Final2022 Week 18

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins, Week 18 2022

New York Jets

Away

6

Miami Dolphins

HomeWon

11

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
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Dolphins033511

NYJ 6MIA 11 Final

  • Passing leader

    Skylar Thompson

    MIA · QB

    6.4PPR pts

    20/31, 152 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Garrett Wilson

    NYJ · WR

    17.9PPR pts

    9 REC, 89 YDS

  • Jets leader

    Joe Flacco

    NYJ · QB

    5.7PPR pts

    18/33, 149 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Quincy Williams

    NYJ

    1 SACK, 10 TKL

Dolphins 11, Jets 6: Miami beats New York

Miami broke a 3–3 halftime tie, outscoring New York 8–3 after the break to win 11–6. The Dolphins finished with a 302–187 edge in total offense and averaged 4.7 yards per play.

The Jets went 7-for-16 on third down, while the Dolphins kept the ball for 35:25 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 7 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.2 yards/play MIA 4.7 · NYJ 3.5
  • +115 total yards MIA 302 · NYJ 187
  • +10:50 time of possession MIA 35:25 · NYJ 24:35

Game Highlights

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Why the Dolphins Won

Miami won the efficiency and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Jets vs Dolphins
JetsStatDolphins
3.5Yards per play4.7
187Total yards302
24:35Time of possession35:25
Other team stats
53Plays64
0Turnovers0
44%Third-down conversion31%

Scoring Summary

The Dolphins scored three field goals and one safety; the Jets scored two field goals.

Scoring plays, Jets vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlayNYJMIA
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
5:17MIAJason Sanders 37-yard FG Takes lead03
1:35NYJGreg Zuerlein 32-yard FG Ties game33
3rd quarter
5:18MIAJason Sanders 37-yard FG Takes lead36
4th quarter
11:59NYJGreg Zuerlein 35-yard FG Ties game66
0:18MIAJason Sanders 50-yard FG Game winner69
0:00MIASafety Extends lead611

Fantasy Points: Jets vs Dolphins, Week 18 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Garrett WilsonNYJWR17.9 PTSWR11
  2. Jaylen WaddleMIAWR10.3 PTSWR36
  3. Jeff WilsonMIARB9.4 PTSRB26
  4. Mike GesickiMIATE8.6 PTSTE16

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Skylar ThompsonMIAQB6.4QB3120/311520033076.3
Joe FlaccoNYJQB5.7QB3218/3314900———66.4Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Garrett WilsonNYJWR17.9WR11WR———179890Start/Sit →
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR10.3WR36WR19055440Start/Sit →
Jeff WilsonMIARB9.4RB26RB167202220
Mike GesickiMIATE8.6TE16TE———64460Start/Sit →
Raheem MostertMIARB8.1RB31RB1171022-100
Durham SmytheMIATE6.9TE24TE———53390Start/Sit →
Ty JohnsonNYJRB4.5RB51RB512032130Start/Sit →
Tyreek HillMIAWR4.3WR74WR———52230
Tyler ConklinNYJTE3.3TE37TE———42130Start/Sit →
Corey DavisNYJWR2.7WR87WR———31170
Michael CarterNYJRB2.5RB63RB3403210Start/Sit →
Zonovan KnightNYJRB2.2RB67RB12220————
Elijah MooreNYJWR2.1WR95WR———11110Start/Sit →
Jeremy RuckertNYJTE1.8TE47TE———1180Start/Sit →
River CracraftMIAWR1.5WR110WR———1150
Erik EzukanmaMIAWR1.3WR113WR———1130
Salvon AhmedMIARB0.7RB84RB170————

Fantasy Usage

New York Jets

Snap Share

  1. Tyler ConklinTE54 snaps96%
  2. Garrett WilsonWR49 snaps88%
  3. Corey DavisWR43 snaps77%
  4. Elijah MooreWR39 snaps70%
  5. Ty JohnsonRB21 snaps38%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Garrett Wilson53%, 17 targets
  2. Tyler Conklin13%, 4 targets
  3. Corey Davis9%, 3 targets
  4. Ty Johnson9%, 3 targets
  5. Michael Carter9%, 3 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Zonovan Knight60%, 12 carries
  2. Ty Johnson25%, 5 carries
  3. Michael Carter15%, 3 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Jaylen WaddleWR49 snaps75%
  2. Durham SmytheTE46 snaps71%
  3. Tyreek HillWR43 snaps66%
  4. Trent SherfieldWR42 snaps65%
  5. Jeff WilsonRB42 snaps65%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Mike Gesicki22%, 6 targets
  2. Tyreek Hill19%, 5 targets
  3. Durham Smythe19%, 5 targets
  4. Jaylen Waddle19%, 5 targets
  5. Raheem Mostert7%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Jeff Wilson50%, 16 carries
  2. Raheem Mostert34%, 11 carries
  3. Skylar Thompson9%, 3 carries
  4. Salvon Ahmed3%, 1 carries
  5. Jaylen Waddle3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tyler ConklinNYJTE5496%413%0
Garrett WilsonNYJWR4988%1753%0
Corey DavisNYJWR4377%39%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR4975%519%1
Durham SmytheMIATE4671%519%0
Elijah MooreNYJWR3970%13%0
Tyreek HillMIAWR4366%519%0
Trent SherfieldMIAWR4265%00%0
Jeff WilsonMIARB4265%27%16
Mike GesickiMIATE2538%622%0
Ty JohnsonNYJRB2138%39%5
Raheem MostertMIARB2437%27%11
Jeremy RuckertNYJTE1934%13%0
Michael CarterNYJRB1832%39%3
Zonovan KnightNYJRB1730%00%12
River CracraftMIAWR1523%14%0
Kenny YeboahNYJTE1221%00%0
Hunter LongMIATE1117%00%0
Erik EzukanmaMIAWR1015%14%0
Denzel MimsNYJWR59%00%0
Salvon AhmedMIARB46%00%1
Braxton BerriosNYJWR24%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Garrett WilsonNYJ · WR17.928.3−10.488%53% tgt—000%1753%
Skylar ThompsonMIA · QB6.415.1−8.7100%31 att—3139%00%
Joe FlaccoNYJ · QB5.714.0−8.3100%33 att—3300%00%
Jeff Wilson Jr.MIA · RB9.413.6−4.265%50% car—01650%27%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB8.110.4−2.337%34% car—01134%27%
Mike GesickiMIA · TE8.610.0−1.438%22% tgt—000%622%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR10.39.0+1.375%19% tgt—013%519%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE6.98.3−1.471%19% tgt—000%519%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR4.38.3−4.066%19% tgt—000%519%
Ty JohnsonNYJ · RB4.58.2−3.738%25% car—0525%39%
Bam KnightNYJ · —2.27.7−5.5—60% car—01260%00%
Michael CarterNYJ · RB2.56.9−4.432%15% car—0315%39%
Tyler ConklinNYJ · TE3.36.7−3.496%13% tgt—000%413%
Corey DavisNYJ · WR2.75.0−2.377%9% tgt—000%39%
Elijah MooreNYJ · WR2.11.7+0.470%3% tgt—000%13%
Erik EzukanmaMIA · WR1.31.7−0.415%4% tgt—000%14%
Jeremy RuckertNYJ · TE1.81.7+0.134%3% tgt—000%13%
River CracraftMIA · WR1.51.7−0.223%4% tgt—000%14%
Salvon AhmedMIA · RB0.70.6+0.16%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Jets 32 targets and 20 carries; Dolphins 27 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Joe Flacco Unlucky

NYJ · QB · 5.7 pts on 14.0 expected

18 of 33 passing for 149 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Joe Flacco →

Skylar Thompson Unlucky

MIA · QB · 6.4 pts on 15.1 expected

20 of 31 passing for 152 yards; 3 carries for 3 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Garrett Wilson Volume, no payoff

NYJ · WR · 17.9 pts on 28.3 expected

17 targets (53% of the team's), 9 catches for 89 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 28.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Garrett Wilson →

Ty Johnson

NYJ · RB · 4.5 pts on 8.2 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards; 5 carries (25% of the team's) for 12 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Ty Johnson →

Jeff Wilson Jr.

MIA · RB · 9.4 pts on 13.6 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 2 yards; 16 carries (50% of the team's) for 72 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Raheem Mostert

MIA · RB · 8.1 pts on 10.4 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for -10 yards; 11 carries (34% of the team's) for 71 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.4 expected.

Bam Knight Volume, no payoff

NYJ · — · 2.2 pts on 7.7 expected

12 carries (60% of the team's) for 22 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Tyler Conklin

NYJ · TE · 3.3 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Tyler Conklin →

Stock Up, Stock Down

New York Jets

  • Stock up: Ty Johnson led the backfield with 38% of the snaps after trailing Michael Carter before this game.
  • Stock up: Tyler Conklin played 96% of the snaps, up from a 76% season average.
  • Stock up: Jeremy Ruckert played 34% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Jeff Wilson Jr. led the backfield with 65% of the snaps after trailing Raheem Mostert before this game.
  • Stock down: Raheem Mostert lost the backfield lead: 37% of the snaps to Jeff Wilson Jr.'s 65%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jets defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed toJets DDolphins D
QBs14.819.8
RBs20.222.4
WRs24.830.9
TEs13.414.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 60% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Dolphins win probability

Dolphins win probability by game minuteDolphins started at 60%, stood at 57% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +11Sanders 37-yd FG58% → 69%Q2 5:17
  2. −11Zuerlein 32-yd FG69% → 57%Q2 1:35
  3. +14Sanders 37-yd FG56% → 70%Q3 5:18
  4. −18Zuerlein 35-yd FG73% → 55%Q4 11:59
  5. +49Sanders 50-yd FG51% → >99%Q4 0:18

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jets vs Dolphins
New York JetsMeasureMiami Dolphins
53Plays64
62%Pass rate50%
4.5Yds / dropback4.4
1.9Yds / carry5.1
7/16Third downs4/13

Efficiency edge Miami ran 11 more plays and gained 3.2 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • NYJ Wilson 53% · Conklin 13% · Davis 9%
  • MIA Gesicki 22% · Smythe 19% · Waddle 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jets vs Dolphins
ResultNYJMIA
Touchdowns00
Field goals23
Punts54
Turnovers00
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals10
Safeties10
  • The Dolphins opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 10-play, 36-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:009315:12Downs
NYJQ1 9:486142:42Punt
MIAQ1 7:068455:45Punt
NYJQ1 1:21392:10Punt
MIAQ2 14:11321:46Punt
NYJQ2 12:256181:37Missed FG
MIAQ2 10:4810365:31Field goal
NYJQ2 5:1711613:42Field goal
MIAQ2 1:354121:35End of half
NYJQ3 15:00391:30Punt
MIAQ3 13:3015728:12Field goal
NYJQ3 5:1814588:19Field goal
MIAQ4 11:595332:54Punt
NYJQ4 9:057382:34Punt
MIAQ4 6:315171:47Punt
NYJQ4 4:443-21:43Punt
MIAQ4 3:018362:43Field goal
NYJQ4 0:183-250:18Safety
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Jets vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

The Jets and Dolphins first met in 1966 and have played 121 times since. They have been AFC East rivals since 1970.

All-time series
63–57–1Dolphins lead, 121 meetings since 1966
Postseason
1–0Dolphins won in 1982
Largest Jets win
40–132007
Largest Dolphins win
43–01975

Since 2021

8–2 Dolphins lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, J = Jets win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 7 Dolphins at Jets Upcoming
  • Week 12 Jets at Dolphins Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Jets vs Dolphins
JetsStatDolphins
7-10Record9-8
17.4Points per game23.4
318.2Yards per game364.5
5.0Yards per play6.1
18.6Points allowed per game23.5
311.1Yards allowed per game337.8

Jets vs Dolphins Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
MIA −3.5Dolphins covered by 1.5
Total
37Under: 17 points scored (by 20)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Dolphins20.311−9.3
Jets16.86−10.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: Jets 2–2 ATS, overs and unders 2–2.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

New York Jets

Against the spread
8–9
Over/under
5–12
ATS as favorite
2–3
ATS as underdog
6–6
ATS on the road
5–4

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
9–8
Over/under
8–9
ATS as favorite
5–5
ATS as underdog
4–3
ATS at home
5–3

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Jets vs Dolphins Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 7 in New York and Week 12 in Miami. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Jets vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Jets vs Dolphins Week 18 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 11–6 in Week 18 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on January 8, 2023. See the Dolphins' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Jets vs Dolphins?

The final score was Dolphins 11, Jets 6. The teams were tied 3–3 at halftime, and the second half went Jets 3, Dolphins 8.

What happened in the Jets vs Dolphins game?

Miami broke a 3–3 halftime tie, outscoring New York 8–3 after the break to win 11–6. The Dolphins finished with a 302–187 edge in total offense and averaged 4.7 yards per play. Garrett Wilson led all players with 9 catches for 89 yards.

What was the game-winning score in Jets vs Dolphins?

Jason Sanders' 50-yard field goal with 0:18 left in the fourth quarter gave the Dolphins a 9–6 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jets vs Dolphins?

Garrett Wilson led the game with 17.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR11 of Week 18, on 9 catches for 89 yards. Jaylen Waddle was next with 10.3 (WR36). See Garrett Wilson's 2022 game log.

Who led Jets vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?

Skylar Thompson (MIA) led all passers with 20 of 31 for 152 yards. Jeff Wilson (MIA) led in rushing with 16 carries for 72 yards. Garrett Wilson (NYJ) led in receiving with 9 catches for 89 yards.

How many fantasy points did Garrett Wilson score against the Dolphins?

Garrett Wilson scored 17.9 points in PPR leagues, 13.4 in half-PPR and 8.9 in standard scoring against the Dolphins in Week 18 of the 2022 season, on 9 catches for 89 yards. He drew 53% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Jets vs Dolphins?

Jaylen Waddle outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 10.3 PPR points on 9.0 xFP (+1.3). Garrett Wilson fell furthest short, with 17.9 points on 28.3 xFP (−10.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Dolphins beat the Jets?

The Dolphins beat the Jets 11–6 because they averaged 4.7 yards per play to 3.5 and outgained them 302–187. Jason Sanders' 50-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Jets vs Dolphins record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 63–57–1 across 121 meetings since 1966, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Jets and Dolphins last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on October 9, 2022, when the Jets beat the Dolphins 40–17.

Have the Jets and Dolphins met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1982 playoffs. The Jets are 0–1 against the Dolphins in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Jets vs Dolphins?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Dolphins −3.5, making the Miami Dolphins 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 37. That implied about 20.3 points for the Dolphins and 16.8 for the Jets.

Did Jets vs Dolphins go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 37, and the teams combined for 17 points, 20 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Jets vs Dolphins?

The Dolphins covered by 1.5 against the closing line of Dolphins −3.5. The final margin was 5 points.