Dolphins-Jets 2024 Week 14 National Predictions Roundup

The Miami Dolphins will look to move their record at 6-7 on the season when they face the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

The Dolphins are looking to get back on the right track after their three-game winning streak ended with their loss against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving night.

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Here’s a roundup of national predictions for this Week 14 matchup.

Analysis: These two are playing out the string, but the Dolphins have looked much better over the past month. The Jets have done little on offense, while Miami can throw it around. Look for Tua Tagovailoa to play well as the Dolphins handle the Jets. 

Prediction: Dolphins 31, Jets 19

Analysis: The Dolphins are fading out of the AFC playoff picture, but the Jets have suffered through unofficial elimination status for longer. Aaron Rodgers takes some lumps vs. a tough pass defense while Tua Tagovailoa exploits a struggling Jets’ front seven with intermediate passing. De’Von Achane will rip off his share of explosive plays, too.

Prediction: Dolphins 30, Jets 20

Stephanie Bell: Dolphins

Matt Bowen: Dolphins

Mike Clay: Dolphins

Jeremy Fowler: Dolphins

Dan Graziano: Dolphins

Kalyn Kahler: Dolphins

Kimberly Martin: Dolphins

Eric Moody: Dolphins

Jason Reid: Dolphins

Lindsey Thiry: Dolphins

Seth Wickersham: Dolphins

Analysis: The Miami Dolphins did not have a good Week 13, losing to the Packers in Green Bay. That, combined with wins by the Broncos and Colts, essentially eliminated them from a wild-card berth. However, they aren’t technically eliminated, so expect them to go all-out to win at home against the New York Jets. New York seems checked out at this point, and they are only playing for pride. Take the Dolphins to win, but the Jets to cover here in Week 14.

Prediction: Dolphins 28, Jets 23

Analysis: The Jets got off to a good start last week, but teams with bad quarterbacks and defenses that miss tackles find ways to lose. On passes of over 10 air yards, Aaron Rodgers completed just 2 of 14 for 35 yards. His 38.9 percent completion percentage on such passes this season is the fifth lowest in the NFL and his lowest number since 2016. Jets running back Breece Hall is tied for a league-high six fumbles, and the Dolphins have been very good against the run the last two months anyway. (The Dolphins defense leads the league with only 24 explosive plays — 20-plus yards — allowed, a year after giving up 55 such plays through 13 weeks.) This spread seemed a point or two too high to me, but how else are people going to consider taking the Jets? The Dolphins finally get warm again after freezing last week in Green Bay.

Prediction (against the spread): Dolphins minus 6.5 (lines may vary depending on outlet)

Analysis: The Dolphins toyed with the Jets while sweeping them last season, though Rodgers’ presence alone should make this a more competitive matchup — if only for a while. The Dolphins absolutely have to have this game to remain in the playoff conversation and the Jets are basically playing out the string, so there’s no question which will be the more motivated team here. This is a get-right game for the Dolphins before they face another challenge on the road against a playoff opponent in Week 15, and there’s no reason they won’t take care of business. This figures to be very similar to the Dolphins’ last two home games against the lowly Raiders and Patriots, and we’d expect another comfortable victory.

Prediction: Dolphins 30, Jets 16