Before the New York Jets take the field against the Seattle Seahawks, they’ll be keeping a close eye on the early game between the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. That’s because if the Dolphins can defeat the Patriots, then the Jets will be in a position where simply winning their last two games against Seattle and Miami will put them in the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
The Jets — and Dolphins, for that matter — found out that Miami will be rolling with their old friend Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has a concussion and will not play against the Patriots, meaning Bridgewater will start and Skylar Thompson will be his backup.
