Game facts: Jets at Dolphins

Published: Oct 01, 2016 at 08:35 AM

Home cookin': The Dolphins are 3-1 at home this season, averaging 161.0 rush yards per game in those contests. On the road, the Dolphins are 0-3, averaging 65.3 rush YPG.

Marquee matchup: The Jets have the NFL's best run defense this season (74.0 rush yards allowed per game); Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi is coming off back-to-back 200+ yard rushing games.

X factor: The Dolphins' success is tied to Ryan Tannehill's performance. When he has a passer rating of 90 or above, Miami has a 25-7 record; when he has a rating of 89 or below, Miami is 7-32.

Not passing much: Tannehilll has been attempting 30.4 passes per game this season (fourth-fewest in NFL).

Something has to give: The Dolphins defense has forced just six turnovers this season (T-30th in NFL); The Jets offense has 17 giveaways this year (T-2nd most in NFL).

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