The Jets will miss the playoffs for the 15th consecutive season.

The Dolphins (6-7) rushed for 239 yards as they cruised past the Jets (3-10) 34-10 on a dreary day at MetLife Stadium to sweep the season series. Miami also defeated the Jets in Week 4.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed 13-of-21 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown. Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright had 107 rushing yards on 24 carries and a touchdown run.

The Jets have not made the playoffs since 2010, when they reached the AFC Championship, which is the longest playoff drought in North American sports. Additionally, they have not finished with a winning record since 2015, which is also the NFL’s longest drought. The longest streak without a winning record in NFL history is held by the Buccaneers, who went 14 consecutive seasons without a winning record (1983-96).

As depressing as the weather was, the Jets were equally as dull, especially in the first quarter.

Sunday’s game, to sum it up, was an unmitigated disaster for the Jets on both sides of the ball in the first quarter as they were bullied and punched in the mouth by the Dolphins. Miami scored on each of its first three drives of the game to take an early 21-0 lead in the first quarter after just 15 plays of offense.

The Jets defense, which improved recently, looked like the unit they were earlier this season under defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Players missed several tackles on Dolphins running back De’Von Achane and the secondary was often out of position on passing downs. Achane rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown in the first half before leaving the game after suffering a rib injury.

However, after the Dolphins’ initial three scores, the Jets defense hunkered down and allowed just 10 points in the first quarter. The Jets defense also had several opportunities to intercept Tagovailoa, but failed to record a turnover. They remain the only team in the league to not register an interception this season.

Gang Green’s offense was just as bad early in the game. Tyrod Taylor threw an early interception to Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson and then left the game due to a hamstring injury. He did not return.

The Jets offense continued to struggle with rookie Brady Cook under center after he replaced Taylor. He bobbled multiple snaps and almost lost the ball inside the Jets’ five-yard line before jumping back on it to preserve the possession.

Right before halftime, it appeared the Jets would score to make a two-possession game. But Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand was aggressive with his playcalling, going for a possible touchdown, and Rasul Douglas intercepted Cook’s pass, and the Jets trailed 24-7 at the break.

Cook was elevated this week from the practice squad after Justin Fields was ruled out due to a knee injury he suffered last week in practice. With the undrafted rookie free agent at quarterback, the Jets tried to lean on their rushing attack with Breece Hall, but the Dolphins stacked the line of scrimmage to limit Gang Green from getting anything going on the ground.

The Jets had just 47 offensive yards at halftime, fewer than the 78-yard punt-return touchdown by Isaiah Williams in the first quarter. Cook looked every bit of an undrafted free agent after completing 14-of-30 passes for 163 yards with an interception.

Adonai Mitchell, who had eight catches for 102 yards in the win against the Falcons, had one catch for 24 yards. Hall, who has been the bellcow for the Jets offense all season, finished with 43 yards on 14 carries against the Dolphins.

The Jets will start their first of two straight games on the road. They visit EverBank Stadium to take on the Jaguars next Sunday.

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