Heading into Sunday's matchup between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins, NFL Research gets you caught up with some key game facts for each team.

Game facts: New York Jets

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Big difference: The Jets have a 3-0 record against teams that didn't make the playoffs in 2015; they are 0-5 against teams that made the playoffs last year. 

Turning it around: The Jets had a -12 turnover differential in their first six games. Over their last two games (both wins), they Jets have a +3 TO differential.

Favorable matchups: Matt Forte has 182 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs in his last two games; the Dolphins allow 135.6 rush YPG (30th in NFL). 

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. 

No pass D: The Jets give up more pass yards per game (290.9) than any team in the NFL. They allow 8.0 yards per pass attempt (T-25th). 

*Game facts: Miami Dolphins
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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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