The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets have been AFC East rivals since Miami joined the AFL in 1966. Miami holds a narrow all-time lead in a series full of one-score finishes, and the two produced one of the most famous playoff games in NFL history. Here is the full head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, the 2026 schedule, and their lone postseason meeting.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Miami leads 62-57-1
- All-time series (including playoffs): Miami leads 63-57-1
- Postseason: Miami leads 1-0
- Current streak: Miami has won 2 straight, most recently 34-10 on Dec 7, 2025
- First meeting: 1966 (AFL era)
Last 10 Meetings
Miami has held the edge lately, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2025 | Dolphins 34 at Jets 10 | Dolphins |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Jets 21 at Dolphins 27 | Dolphins |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Dolphins 20 at Jets 32 | Jets |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Jets 26 at Dolphins 32 (OT) | Dolphins |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Jets 0 at Dolphins 30 | Dolphins |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Dolphins 34 at Jets 13 | Dolphins |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Jets 6 at Dolphins 11 | Dolphins |
| Oct 9, 2022 | Dolphins 17 at Jets 40 | Jets |
| Dec 19, 2021 | Jets 24 at Dolphins 31 | Dolphins |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Dolphins 24 at Jets 17 | Dolphins |
2026 Matchups
The Dolphins and Jets meet twice again in 2026 within the AFC East.
- Week 7: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 – Dolphins at Jets
- Week 12: Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 – Jets at Dolphins
Postseason History
Miami and New York have met once in the playoffs, in one of the most famous weather games in NFL history.
- Jan 23, 1983 – 1982 AFC Championship (the Mud Bowl): Dolphins 14, Jets 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Dolphins and Jets?
Miami leads the regular-season series 62-57-1 and won the only playoff meeting, so the Dolphins lead 63-57-1 including the postseason.
When do the Dolphins and Jets play in 2026?
Twice – Week 7 on Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 in New York, and Week 12 on Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 in Miami.
Have the Dolphins and Jets ever met in the playoffs?
Once – the 1982 AFC Championship, the famous Mud Bowl, when Miami won 14-0 at the Orange Bowl.
