Jets vs Dolphins prediction: what pundits picked
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins · Week 12, 2026 · Sun, Nov 29 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Jets vs Dolphins? The one pundit with a call on record so far takes the Dolphins. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
1 pundit · each counted once, by their latest callJets at Dolphins: how they come in
The Jets are 2-7 and have lost 4 straight; the Dolphins are 1-7 and have lost 2 straight. The Dolphins beat the Jets 28-25 when they met in Week 7. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Jets at 5.2 wins on average, and 18 pundits put the Dolphins at 2.8 wins on average.
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida · Division game
- Record
- 2-7 · lost 4 straight · 182 scored, 223 allowed
- Last games
- L 12-35 at Chiefs Week 9
- L 33-38 vs Raiders Week 8
- L 25-28 vs Dolphins Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 15th, defense 21st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 9 pundits · average 5.2 · 0 to 8 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 9 Jets games
- Record
- 1-7 · lost 2 straight · 126 scored, 200 allowed
- Last games
- L 9-19 vs Lions Week 9
- L 19-24 vs Patriots Week 8
- W 28-25 at Jets Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 27th, defense 27th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 7-10
- Win-total calls
- 18 pundits · average 2.8 · 0 to 7 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 7 of 8 Dolphins games
Earlier this season: Dolphins 28, Jets 25 (Week 7)
Jets and Dolphins players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Jets
- Geno SmithStarting QB · QB
2,078 passing yards · 12 TD, 3 INT · 67.5% completions · 9 games · 10th in the NFL in passing yards
Geno Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“Smith's lane to begin the season as the starter is clear.” the article →
- Braelon AllenRB1 · RB
598 rushing yards on 120 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 102 · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in rushing yards
Braelon Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Allen played 40.3% of the Jets' offensive snaps in Week 1 and is the handcuff to Breece Hall.” the article →
Braelon Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“Braelon Allen will be New York's lead back this week.” the article →
- Garrett WilsonWR1 · WR
43 catches for 527 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 22nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Garrett Wilson to stay with New York Jets
“I could see them trading some down the line guy, but I don't... I just don't see it being Garrett Wilson.” the article →
“Jets WR Garrett Wilson will probably be back from a concussion this week (Week 10)” the article →
- Kenyon SadiqTE1 · TE
21 catches for 235 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 107th in the NFL in receiving yards
- David BaileySack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 26 solo tackles · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Defensive Rookie of the Year — Mike Kadlick: David Bailey, edge, Jets” the article →
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“If the 2026 regular season ended today, Jets defensive end David Bailey should be the undisputed choice as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.” the article →
- Dane BeltonTackle leader · S
1 sack · 40 solo tackles · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in solo tackles
Dolphins
- Malik WillisStarting QB · QB
1,396 passing yards · 6 TD, 6 INT · 58.2% completions · 232 rushing yards · 8 games · 27th in the NFL in passing yards
Malik Willis to record 1,000 rushing yards
“But the appeal of Willis is that if he plays 17 games, he might run for 1,000 yards. Yes, he’s that good of a runner.” the article →
Malik Willis to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“I think he's going to produce as a QB1 in fantasy because he's going to freaking run.” the article →
- Ollie Gordon IIRB1 · RB
463 rushing yards on 107 carries · 4 TD · 7 catches for 23 · 7 games · 18th in the NFL in rushing yards
Ollie Gordon II to be 1st on the depth chart
“Gordon is going to be the workhorse for the Dolphins running game until further notice” the article →
- Malik WashingtonWR1 · WR
33 catches for 350 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 55th in the NFL in receiving yards
Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Caleb Douglas in a walking boot ... Washington is expected to be Miami's No. 1 receiver in Week 3.” the article →
Malik Washington to make the roster
“along with veterans Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert” the article →
- Greg DulcichTE1 · TE
24 catches for 270 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 85th in the NFL in receiving yards
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
“Dulcich could be a sneaky-good fantasy option this year.” the article →
Greg Dulcich to be 1st on the depth chart
“with only Will Kacmarek, Seydou Traore, and Ben Sims behind him on the tight end depth chart, Dulcich should be the Dolphins' every-down tight end” the article →
- Chop RobinsonSack leader · LB
4 sacks · 7 solo tackles · 7 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
“Robinson will be back against Kansas City and told reporters Thursday he'll be wearing a Guardian cap (Week 3)” the article →
- Jacob RodriguezTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 34 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jacob Rodriguez to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Green dot linebacker already as a rookie. And here he was with 14 tackles... There's a good chance that he's going to be right there in the mix for defensive rookie of the year.” the article →
Jacob Rodriguez to be 1st on the depth chart
“Miami will start three rookies on defense: Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez , and Michael Taaffe .” the article →
Every call on Jets at Dolphins
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Miami Dolphins to beat Jets
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