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Dolphins end winless start with first win under Malik Willis
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets in Week 7 to claim their first win of the season.
The win was also the first for quarterback Malik Willis and first-year coach Jeff Hafley.
Before Sunday, Miami had lost its first five games without leading at any point, a first in the Super Bowl era.
Willis threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns, and added a rushing touchdown.
The result matters because Miami had made major roster changes before the season and was expected to struggle, while the Jets entered with a 2-4 record.
Miami is due to face the New England Patriots next week.
The Miami Dolphins ended their winless start by beating the New York Jets in Week 7, according to the sources.
Quarterback Malik Willis threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to rookie receiver Caleb Douglas to give Miami its first lead of the season.
Willis completed 14 of 21 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 37 yards and a touchdown, NBC Sports reported.
The Dolphins had entered the game 0-5 and had not held a lead during their first five losses.
The sources conflict on the final score: NBC Sports describes a 28-28 win, while the other articles do not give a final score.
- Who
- The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets. Malik Willis led the Dolphins.
- What
- Miami ended its winless start with a win over New York, according to the sources.
- When
- Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, on Sunday, October 25.
- Where
- MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Why
- The Dolphins won the game. The sources do not state a single reason for the result.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Miami entered the game 0-5, while the Jets had a 2-4 record.
The Dolphins had a bye week and prepared to face the Jets.
Miami marched 76 yards in seven plays and took its first lead of the season on a seven-yard touchdown pass from Malik Willis to Caleb Douglas.
Willis finished with 208 passing yards and two passing touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown, according to NBC Sports.
- Dolphins' record before game
- 0-5
- Jets' record before game
- 2-4
- Opening touchdown
- Malik Willis to Caleb Douglas, seven yards
- Willis passing
- 14 completions on 21 attempts, 208 yards, two touchdowns
- Willis rushing
- 37 yards and one touchdown
- Reported score
- NBC Sports says 28-28 and calls it a win; the other articles do not give a final score
5 sources
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What people are saying
Every week we should be looking more comfortable and we should be improving. I mean, that’s our goal
We really have put our offense on the run game’s back
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