![]() ![]() Skylar Thompson, the team’s seventh-round pick, replaced him under center, with the ball at the Dolphins’ three-yard line. That was exactly what the defense needed to do.īridgewater spent the entire defensive possession in the medical tent and then headed into the locker room with an elbow injury and possible head injury. The drive ended with Jerome Baker sacking Wilson and leading to a punt. The Dolphins' defense stepped up after the safety, giving up 11 yards on a first down play, but then stuffing the Jets on their next three attempts. Just a bad call, and replay should have looked at it. He did not throw the ball toward an empty part of the field to avoid the sack, he was hit as he tried to throw a pass. Clearly, Bridgewater was looking toward Mostert and was hit as he threw the ball. ![]() As Bridgwater attempted to throw the pass, appearing to target running back Raheem Mostert and having the ball land near tight end Durham Smythe, he was called for intentional grounding and a safety. Cornerback Sauce Gardner blitzed on first down and had a clear shot at Bridgewater. ![]() Starting at their own eight-yard line, the drive quickly ended for Miami. Having a defensive line creating pressure and disrupting passing lanes may be the best thing the Dolphins could have happen for the defense. Wilkins making an impact on the first drive should be a good sign for Miami. Good start for the defense The cornerbacks are going to be tested all day and they have to respond. Carter picked up two yards on the 2nd-and-4 play, with Christian Wilkins knocking down the pass. The Jets immediately went to the air with Wilson throwing passes to rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson on first down for 11 yards, then to running back Michael Carter for six yards. Miami comes into this game with both of their starting cornerbacks sidelined, Xavien Howard inactive due to a groin injury and Byron Jones still on the physically unable to perform list. The Jets received the opening kickoff, with Miami kicker Jason Sanders putting the ball through the endzone for a touchback. The Dolphins won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Teddy Bridgewater injured, Skylar Thompson in at quarterback for Dolphins First Quarter Recap and Reactions ![]()
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