Game by game predictions: Week 3 vs New York Jets

Overall record after week two: 1-1

All-time record against:  44-48-1


Always a fun week when the Jets come to town, and this year is no exception.  When these two last met, it was the Fins who beat Gang Green, 19-17, to knock the Jets out of playoff contention last January.  While the stakes won't be as high here, don't expect it to show on the field.  The Jets are a football team filled with more drama than a daytime soap opera, with most of it centered around backup QB, and wildcat extraordinaire Tim Tebow.  At this point in the season, who knows who'll be behind center for the Jets, it could very well be Tebow (which would be GREAT for the Fins).

Offensively, this could very well be the toughest test of the year for Ryan Tannehill and company as the Jet defense, as always, will be menacing.  Two key additions in the secondary, former Dolphin Yeremiah Bell, and safety LaRon Landry will only add fuel to a defense that ranks near the top five every year, especially with names like Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie at the corners.  Expect Ryan Tannehill to struggle early on in this one, and one can only hope he figures out this defense early enough to put points on the board.

Defensively, the Dolphins should thrive.  Mark Sanchez struggled last January against this defense, and really, not much has changed.  The only noticeable change offensively for the Jets since the last time these two met lie within two people:  Tim Tebow, and Tony Sparano, the former Fins head coach turned Jets OC.  Expect to see Sparano throw everything in the play book at his former team, including a heavy dosage of the Wildcat.  Don't be surprised to see Sparano go to it early and often, as it could very well be the best chance for the Jets to score points.  As long as Miami doesn't over pursue and allow Tebow to beat them deep, then it should be fairly easy to contain.

Overall, expect a low scoring one here in week three between these two rivals.  Both offenses have their holes, and both struggle to get in the endzone, so I expect the two defenses to shine.  The question will come down to which offense can adjust better, and which defense can stay off the field longer.

Final: Jets 13 Dolphins 16