Malik Willis leads Dolphins to first victory over Jets
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Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Miami Dolphins captured their first win of the season with a 28-25 victory against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 25, 2026. Malik Willis threw two touchdowns and led the Dolphins to an early lead, scoring twice in the first quarter. Despite a stalled offense in the second half, Miami secured the win with a crucial defensive stand late in the game, preventing the Jets from tying the score. Willis finished with 208 passing yards, while the Jets fell to 2-5 this season.
- •Dolphins lead 14-0 at halftime.
- •Malik Willis goes 14-of-21 for 208 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Jets cut the lead to three with a late touchdown.
- •Dolphins defense makes key stops in fourth quarter.
- •Miami improves to 1-6, Jets drop to 2-5.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis sparks Dolphins' first win, holding off a late Jets rally 28-25
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins hold off Jets 28-25 for their first win of the season
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis, Dolphins fend off Jets late to pick up first win of the season
"(AP) — Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, leading the Miami Dolphins to their first win of the season with a 28-25 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.The Dolphins (1-5) came off their bye-week break and avoided their first 0-6 start since 2019 by scoring on their first two drives and controlling most of the game before holding on to give coach Jeff Hafley his first win.
"The Los Angeles Chargers are now the only team in the NFL still without a win this fall.
"The Dolphins won't go winless this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 8:25 PMMalik Willis sparks Dolphins' first win, holding off a late Jets rally 28-25
(AP) — Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, leading the Miami Dolphins to their first win of the season with a 28-25 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.The Dolphins (1-5) came off their bye-week break and avoided their first 0-6 start since 2019 by scoring on their first two drives and controlling most of the game before holding on to give coach Jeff Hafley his first win.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 8:08 PMDolphins hold off Jets 28-25 for their first win of the season
The Dolphins won't go winless this season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 8:00 PMMalik Willis, Dolphins fend off Jets late to pick up first win of the season
The Los Angeles Chargers are now the only team in the NFL still without a win this fall.
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