# Winless Dolphins end historic drought and they did it against the almost-as-hapless Jets

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/winless-dolphins-end-historic-drought-and-they-did-it-against-the-almost-as-hapless-jets/
- Published: 2026-10-25T18:02:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T19:25:17+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/winless-dolphins-end-historic-drought-against-hapless-jets
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Miami took its first lead of the season in Week 7.
- The Dolphins had gone 293 offensive snaps without leading.
- The Jets entered the game with a 2-4 record.

## Summary

Miami ended an unusual drought by taking its first lead of the season against the New York Jets in Week 7. The moment highlighted the Dolphins’ difficult campaign, while also raising questions about how far the Jets have fallen.

Miami entered the game winless and had gone 293 offensive snaps without leading; it was the only team in the Super Bowl era to lose its first five games without holding a lead. Malik Willis connected with rookie Caleb Douglas for a seven-yard touchdown after a 76-yard opening drive, though the Jets levelled the score before Miami regained the lead. The article says Miami had traded or released several expensive starters as part of a reset, while the Jets arrived with a 2-4 record.

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