The NFL’s inaugural Black Friday game features the AFC East leader, but that might not be the team the league expected to be in better position at this point in the season.
Aaron Rodgers was originally intended to be one of the main attractions of this divisional battle, but his Week 1 Achilles tear has thrown the Jets’ quarterback room into disarray. After weeks of struggles for Zach Wilson, New York changed course on Monday and benched Wilson for Tim Boyle.
Boyle will have his hands full on Friday. While the Jets’ hope is that he can get the ball out quicker and cut down on mistakes, the career backup is facing a Dolphins defense that has looked improved since Jalen Ramsey returned from injury. Miami’s offense has the potential to put points on the board quickly, and it will be up to Boyle behind a depleted offensive line to keep up.
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Miami has looked a bit rusty offensively in recent games, including last week’s 20-13 win over the Raiders. The health of RB De’Von Achane is key, as the rookie aggravated a knee injury last week and enters Friday questionable. Against a tough Jets pass defense, Tua Tagovailoa might have to rely on the running game even more.
As talented as the Jets’ defense is, the biggest question surrounding the unit is how long a high level of play is sustainable. The defense started to show some cracks in Buffalo last week, appearing worn down as the offense struggled to stay on the field and give the unit any rest. If New York can’t sustain drives on Friday, the Dolphins could look to simply wear down a tired defense.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Jets vs. Dolphins on Black Friday. Follow along with all of the key moments below.
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Jets vs. Dolphins live updates, results, highlights from NFL Black Friday game
(All times Eastern)
1:50 p.m. — De’Von Achane is OUT for the Dolphins. The rookie aggravated a knee injury last week and wasn’t ready to go on a short week.
Inactives for #MIAvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/ssUpsRISL3
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 24, 2023
1:40 p.m. — Zach Wilson is officially inactive for the Jets as their emergency third quarterback.
Inactives for #MIAvsNYJ
📰 https://t.co/2KHFX7zBpe pic.twitter.com/LYGYJ3NQye
— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 24, 2023
1:30 p.m. — No cornrows for Tua Tagovailoa today.
QB1 bringing the heat 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8Wfy24KmCj
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 24, 2023
1:25 p.m. — “Tim time” is what we’re calling it, apparently.
Tim time. pic.twitter.com/OTFdpgvoZ9
— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 24, 2023
1:20 p.m. — Jets OT Mekhi Becton will also miss today’s game with an ankle injury.
12:35 p.m. — Quarterback isn’t the only change for the Jets today. New York will make WR Allen Lazard a healthy scratch after handing him a four-year, $44 million deal in the offseason.
BREAKING: #Jets WR Allen Lazard is inactive today, sources tell @SNYtv.
Lazard, who signed a $44 million contract in the offseason, dropped his seventh pass of the season last week. He has just 20 catches for 290 yards and one TD. pic.twitter.com/RtrUJB1bqO
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) November 24, 2023
Jets vs. Dolphins start time
- Date: Friday, Nov. 24
- Start time: 3 p.m. ET
The NFL’s inaugural Black Friday game between the Dolphins and Jets will kick off at 3 p.m. ET from MetLife Stadium.
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What channel is Jets vs. Dolphins on today?
- Game: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
- Date: Friday, Nov. 24
- TV channel (New York): WNYW (Channel 5)
- TV channel (Miami): WFOR (Channel 4)
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video | DAZN (in Canada)
Friday’s matchup between the Jets and Dolphins will air exclusively on Amazon Prime Video outside the two teams’ markets. Al Michaels (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (color analyst) will be on the call from MetLife Stadium as the traditional “Thursday Night Football” crew handles the game.
Viewers in both the New York and Miami markets can catch the game on their local affiliates. Audience members in Canada can stream it on DAZN, which carries every NFL game of the season.
