The New York Jets face the Miami Dolphins in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL regular season on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT (13:00 local stadium time), with live broadcast coverage in the United States on CBS, Paramount+ and NFL+.
Both AFC East rivals enter the divisional matchup looking to reverse losing skids. The New York Jets hold a 2-4 record in the standings following a 26-19 road loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Week 6. The Miami Dolphins sit in last place in the AFC East at 0-5 and return to action after a Week 6 bye. In the most recent meeting between the franchises on December 7, 2025, the Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 34-10 at MetLife Stadium during Week 14 of the 2025 season.
Where to watch New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins live
Fans in the United States can watch the divisional game on broadcast television with play-by-play announcer Spero Dedes, analyst Adam Archuleta and sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala, or via official streaming platforms.
- CBS (broadcast television)
- Paramount+ (streaming)
- NFL+ (streaming)
Start time and location for New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
The Week 7 divisional game takes place in East Rutherford with the following confirmed schedule details:
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time: 1 p.m. EDT (13:00 local stadium time in America/New_York)
- Location: MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Competition: NFL — Week 7
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How the New York Jets arrive
Head coach Aaron Glenn is in his second season leading the New York Jets and seeks his first win against an AFC East opponent, holding a 0-7 divisional record since taking over the team. The offense, which ranks 27th in the NFL with an average of 18.7 points per game, is led by veteran starting quarterback Geno Smith. In his 13th NFL season, Smith has completed 69% of his passes for 1,226 yards, 7 touchdowns and 1 interception in 2026. The offensive roster also features running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, wide receivers Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell and rookie Omar Cooper Jr., and tight end Mason Taylor.
“I’m very encouraged by the guys, the work ethic, the way that our coaches coach us, and ultimately just the spirit of this locker room because I think we’re moving in the right direction,” said Geno Smith, quarterback of the New York Jets.
On the injury front, the New York Jets placed linebacker Kiko Mauigoa on Injured Reserve on Saturday, October 24, 2026, due to a quadriceps injury suffered in Week 6, making him a confirmed absence. To fill the roster spot and add depth, the club signed linebacker Jaden Keller to the active roster and elevated linebacker Troy Reeder and offensive lineman Brant Banks from the practice squad. Starting running back Breece Hall (quadriceps), guard Dylan Parham (knee) and running back Kene Nwangwu (knee) are listed as questionable, though Hall is considered unlikely to play. Additionally, defensive end Joseph Ossai (ankle) and offensive lineman M. Mitchell (concussion) did not practice during the week. The final list of inactive players will be released by the club 90 minutes before kickoff.
How the Miami Dolphins arrive
The Miami Dolphins are under the direction of first-year head coach Jeff Hafley, the former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator who was hired in January 2026 following the dismissal of Mike McDaniel. Following a roster overhaul for the 2026 campaign, quarterback Malik Willis leads the offense after practicing normally to recover from a right thumb injury. Key contributors on the roster include wide receiver Caleb Douglas, running back Jaylen Wright, linebacker Jordyn Brooks and rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.
“I really like this team, and I know that at 0-5 everybody could look at me like I’m crazy. But the energy that this team has, the connection that this group has, the youth, it’s almost like a fun youth to be around. They really love playing football. They really love playing with each other,” stated Jeff Hafley, head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
“I think if we eliminate a lot of the penalties that we’ve had and if we avoid negative plays, offense and defensively and special teams, if we just avoid negative plays, we play clean football,” said Jacob Rodriguez, rookie linebacker of the Miami Dolphins.
In the official injury report for the Miami Dolphins, cornerback Reese Taylor (quadriceps) is ruled out, edge rusher Rob Beal Jr. (hamstring) is listed as doubtful and linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (illness) is questionable. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the franchise activated safety Kyle Louis (knee) from Injured Reserve and elevated kicker Zane Gonzalez and edge rusher M. Lewellyn from the practice squad. Quarterback Malik Willis (thumb), wide receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle), running back Jaylen Wright (foot), cornerback JuJu Brents (heel), linebacker Jordyn Brooks (foot), guard Jonah Savaiinaea (ankle), tight end Will Kacmarek (hamstring), long snapper Tucker Addington (shoulder) and linebacker Jackson Woodard (ankle) were cleared without a game status designation.
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Officiating for New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
The NFL assigned Brad Allen as the head referee for the Week 7 matchup between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins. The individual names of the remaining on-field officiating crew members have not been disclosed, and the game utilizes the official NFL replay review system rather than soccer-style video assistant refereeing.
Head-to-head history between New York Jets and Miami Dolphins
In the all-time regular-season series between the two AFC East franchises, the Miami Dolphins hold a 62-57-1 advantage over the New York Jets. Miami swept both regular-season meetings in 2025, winning 27-21 in Miami on September 29, 2025, before claiming the 34-10 victory in New Jersey on December 7, 2025.
