It’s October 25, 2026, and the Miami Dolphins just got their first lead of the entire season. Yeah, you read that right. Five games played, five games spent chasing, and it only took until their *sixth* outing for them to finally put points on the board first. Quarterback Malik Willis connected with wide receiver Caleb Douglas on a seven-yard touchdown strike, putting the Dolphins up 7-0 against the Jets. We’re talking just under 11 minutes left in the first quarter. Wild, right?
Finally Breaking Through
This wasn’t just any lead, either. That seven-yard pass for Douglas was his first career NFL touchdown. Willis and the offense really put together a drive to make it happen. Before the scoring play, Willis found tight end Greg Dulcich for a huge 32-yard gain, getting them deep into Jets territory, practically at the five-yard line. Willis also had another solid hookup, a 12-yarder, with Malik Washington. And let’s not forget running back Ollie Gordon, who broke off a 25-yard run to power that drive. It was a complete effort to finally get those points on the board first.
What It Means For Right Now
Look, it’s just one touchdown, just one lead, but after going five full games without ever being ahead, you know that 7-0 scoreboard has to feel like a mountain to climb for the Jets and a massive relief for the Dolphins. Can they actually hold onto it? Will this finally spark something for Miami? We’ll be watching to see how this game against the Jets plays out.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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