# Miami Dolphins Win First Game of 2026

> Miami Dolphins beat New York Jets 28-25 in thrilling comeback win.
- Title: Miami Dolphins Win First Game of 2026 · Miami Dolphins On SI
- Summary: Miami Dolphins beat New York Jets 28-25 in thrilling comeback win. Miami Dolphins secure first win of 2026 with 28-25 victory over New York Jets.
- Keywords: miami dolphins, new york jets, malik willis, caleb douglas, michael taaffe, jordan phillips, jeff hafley, jason marshall jr, austin jackson, jaylen wright, sports, Miami
- Source: Miami Dolphins On SI — https://si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/four-winners-and-four-losers-from-miami-s-first-win-of-2026-01m5te44pf2e
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:42:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: miami dolphins, new york jets, malik willis, caleb douglas, michael taaffe, jordan phillips, jeff hafley, jason marshall jr, austin jackson, jaylen wright, sports
## Miami Dolphins Win First Game of 2026
Miami Dolphins beat New York Jets 28-25 in thrilling comeback win.
## Dolphins No Longer Winless
Miami Dolphins end winless streak with 28-25 victory over New York Jets.
## Dolphins Still in Top Pick Contention
Dolphins remain in contention for top NFL draft pick despite winless start.
## Malik Willis Shuts Down Doubters
Willis throws 208 yards and two touchdowns with 37 yards and a score on ground.
## Willis Mental Game Improves
Willis shows smarter decision-making in critical game situations.
## Caleb Douglas Explosive Performance
Douglas scores two touchdowns including 63-yard sprint down left side of field.
## Austin Jackson Missed Block
Jackson missed block on third down leading to sack with 1 minute left in third quarter.
## Jordan Phillips Quiet Game
Phillips recorded one solo tackle stopping Omar Cooper Jr. after 3-yard gain.
## Jeff Hafley Coach of the Week
Hafley leads Dolphins to first win with fourth down decision to ice game.
## Jason Marshall Jr. Mistake
Marshall allowed Mason Taylor to catch touchdown on National Tight Ends Day.
## Jaylen Wright Unreliable
Wright gains 8 yards on six carries despite nagging foot injury concerns.
## Michael Taaffe Clutch Interception
Taaffe intercepts pass in second quarter to stop Jets red zone drive.
## Caleb Douglas Red Zone Weapon
Douglas becomes reliable red zone weapon for Dolphins offense.
## Dolphins Offensive Line Strong
Aaron Brewer, Jonah Savaiinaea, Patrick Paul and Kadyn Proctor perform well.
## Dolphins Fourth Down Decision
Hafley chooses to go for it on fourth down to secure win instead of punting.
## Dolphins Next Game
Dolphins face New England and Detroit in upcoming games after win.
## Key takeaway

Miami Dolphins secure first win of 2026 with 28-25 victory over New York Jets.