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Jets Lose 28-25 to Dolphins as Wilson and Smith Dismiss Sideline Tension
The New York Jets lost 28-25 to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
During the game, cameras showed Jets receiver Garrett Wilson shouting on the sideline near quarterback Geno Smith.
Wilson and Smith said the exchange was not directed at each other, describing it as a discussion while both were frustrated with the team's play.
Wilson was targeted just three times and caught two passes for 26 yards, while Smith threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns.
The Jets are now 2-5, after another difficult result for a team that was booed by fans during the game.
Smith said the team could do more to get Wilson involved, but added that where the ball goes depends on the opposing defense.
The New York Jets lost 28-25 to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
A sideline exchange between quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver Garrett Wilson drew attention during the loss.
Both players said afterward that Wilson’s shouting was not directed at Smith.
Wilson caught two passes for 26 yards, while Smith threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns.
The defeat left the Jets with a 2-5 record.
- Who
- The New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. Jets quarterback Geno Smith and receiver Garrett Wilson were at the center of attention over a sideline exchange.
- What
- The Jets lost 28-25 to the Dolphins. Smith and Wilson said the shouting seen on the sideline was not directed at each other.
- When
- Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Where
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Why
- The sources do not state a single reason for the loss. Wilson said the players were disappointed with how the Jets were playing and wanted to be more aggressive.
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The Jets trailed the Dolphins 21-7.
CBS cameras caught Wilson shouting on the sideline in Smith’s direction.
Wilson and Smith said the shouting was not directed at each other.
- Final score
- Dolphins 28, Jets 25
- Jets record
- 2-5
- Geno Smith
- 23 of 30 passes, 287 yards, three touchdowns, one interception
- Garrett Wilson
- Two catches for 26 yards on three targets
- Omar Cooper Jr.
- Five catches for 115 yards and one touchdown
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What people are saying
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At 2-5, we're not in a good spot.
I don't remember that
I understand the fans' frustration -- I really do. I promise you, I do -- but the thing is, I do feel like, man, this program is going in the right direction.