HERO
Jets running back Bilal Powell rushed for 76 yards and completed a 30-yard pass to tight end Jeff Cumberland in the fourth quarter. But his best play of all was one he made without touching the ball. On Geno Smith’s TD run, Powell made a big block on Miami DE Cameron Wake to spring Smith and then he turned around and pushed Smith into the end zone.
UNSUNG HERO
Jets quarterback Geno Smith did not put up spectacular numbers — 17-of-27 for 190 yards — but he did the most important thing of all: He didn’t turn the ball over. He also rushed for 44 yards on 10 carries and gave the Jets a 14-7 lead with his 7-yard TD run.
ZERO
Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was outplayed by Smith, completing only 20-of-40 for 204 yards with one TD, and three INTs. He was often inaccurate with his passes despite getting good protection from his offensive line and could not muster any consistent offense.
KEY STAT
3 Wins in the final four games for the Jets to finish the season at 8-8.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Every man in here will run through a wall for Rex.’’
— Jets running back Bilal Powell
