Dolphins vs. Jets: 3 Takeaways From New York’s Failed Tim Boyle Experiment

(Photo : Mike Stobe/Getty Images) EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – Tim Boyle (#7) of the New York Jets congratulates Tua Tagovailoa (#1) of the Miami Dolphins after the sport at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Miami Dolphins got here out on prime as anticipated over a struggling New York Jets workforce, 34-13, on the MetLife Stadium on Friday, November 24.

And whereas the win boosted the Dolphins’ drive to win its first division title since 2008, it raises questions on what the Jets will resort to subsequent.

As most know, Jets coach Robert Saleh selected Tim Boyle as his beginning QB in opposition to the Dolphins. And as most anticipated, the transfer backfired miserably. It did nothing to enhance New York’s struggling offense, and now questions are within the air on how the Jets will be capable of resolve their misfiring offense.

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Tim Boyle fails to impress

Boyle had the golden alternative to show he’s beginning quarterback materials. Unfortunately, that didn’t pan out for him with the Jets.

His first-half efficiency alone was an indication of issues to come back. That included a Hail Mary on the finish of the half that received intercepted by Jevon Holland and ended up in a landing for the Dolphins, ESPN reported.

With the efficiency, Boyle will seemingly be despatched down as soon as extra within the rotation, presumably the third-string QB. Should that be the case, the following query is who will Saleh flip to now?

Is Siemian subsequent up for the Jets?

With mileage from Boyle and Zach Wilson hardly making issues higher for the Jets of their previous video games, all indicators level to a Trevor Siemian beginning position.

Since he’s an NFL veteran and a Super Bowl champion QB whereas nonetheless with the Denver Broncos, Saleh will seemingly take a look at the 31-year-old and see if he can get issues going for the Jets.

Given his expertise, will probably be attention-grabbing if Siemian has been in a position to adapt to the performs of the Jets. Also, it won’t be the primary time he will probably be quarterbacking if Saleh turns to him when the Jets face the Atlanta Falcons on December 3.

The Jets are 1.5-point underdogs heading into that matchup with the Falcons, per the Action Network. The Moneyline is -125 for Atlanta and +105 for New York.

Siemian began for one sport with the Jets in 2019, spelling Sam Darnold at QB. That was shortlived after he injured his ankle and missed the remainder of that season, NBC Sports reported.

Dolphins protection continues to carry up

Despite a subpar sport from Tua Tagovailoa, who had turned the ball over thrice, protection greater than made up for it. However, Miami wants to enhance on its offense if it desires to succeed in its aim of successful a division title.

The Pro Bowl QB is aware of he must do higher, particularly with the Dolphins set to face higher groups down the stretch by way of the Bleacher Report.

“You’re going to need better ball from me,” Tagovailoa stated in the postgame by way of Palm Beach Post’s Joe Schad. “But the sky is the limit for us. It’s right there. We determine our fate. We have to continue stacking the wins.”

The Dolphins return to the sphere on December 3 in opposition to the Washington Commanders, the place they’re 7-point favorites. The Moneyline for this sport is -298 for Miami and +240 for Washington.