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The New York Jets have officially been eliminated from postseason contention.
It would have taken a near miracle to somehow get back in the playoff picture but any hopes were eradicated Sunday when the Jets blew a late lead to fall 32-26 to the Miami Dolphins in overtime
The Dolphins held a 15-13 lead at halftime but New York quickly grabbed momentum and snagged a 23-15 lead. Miami would tie it and the team’s then traded field goals to force overtime.
Miami would win the toss and march down the field, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa finding tight end Jonnu Smith in the end zone for the game-winning score.
Tagovailoa went 31-of-45 for 311 yards and a touchdown. Running back De’von Achane had 13 carries for 21 yards and a touchdown while also adding six catches for 45 yards in the passing game. Tyreek Hill had 10 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown while Jaylen Waddle had nine catches for 99 yards.
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers went 27-of-39 for 339 yards with one touchdown. Garrett Wilson had seven carries for 114 yards while Davante Adams had nine catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.
Fans took to social media to blast the Jets for blowing the game and extending their postseason drought to 14 seasons.
While the postseason is out of play for the Jets the remaining slate will be important in determining where they go in future seasons.