Miami Dolphins AFC East division showdown vs New York Jets on TSN

The Miami Dolphins are having a whirlwind of a week, preparing to face the New York Jets on Black Friday.

Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins are having a whirlwind of a week. After a close victory over the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday, the Dolphins' itinerary included some rest, meetings, watching game video, getting in a little practice time, hopping on a 1,000-mile flight and spending Thanksgiving preparing to face the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Friday.

The quick turnaround between games presents a challenge for the Dolphins, as there is a science behind the 48-hour time window of practicing or not practicing. It requires a lot of mental reps for the team. The Dolphins quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, noted that the short weeks are more mental than physical, making it tough to prepare for the upcoming game.

The Jets coach, Robert Saleh, tried to take an optimistic approach to the short week, stating that it's better than a Thursday game from a timing standpoint and with regards to preparation for the team. The AFC East rivals will be in the spotlight during the first game in NFL history to be played on Black Friday.

Miami currently sits atop the division after bouncing back from a loss to Kansas City two weeks ago and beating Las Vegas last Sunday. With Buffalo in second place, the Dolphins have a chance to create some more separation between them and the rest of the AFC East.

The Jets are starting Tim Boyle at quarterback in place of the benched Zach Wilson while looking to snap a three-game skid and spark an offense that has produced nine touchdowns in 10 games.

While it's the first NFL game played the day after Thanksgiving, it's not the first time the Dolphins or Jets have played a regular-season game on a Friday. Miami is 1-3 and New York is 2-5 in games played on that day. This will be the third time the Dolphins and Jets square off on a Friday with the teams splitting the previous two matchups.

The Dolphins have struggled in short-yardage situations, ranking 17th in third-down offense and near the bottom of the NFL on third-and-short. The Jets, on the other hand, have a league-worst 23% conversion rate in third-down situations and a 26.1% conversion rate in the red zone, which is also last in the league and could set a league mark for futility.

In conclusion, the Dolphins and Jets are gearing up for a game with high stakes, as both teams are looking to gain an edge in the AFC East. The quick turnaround between games presents a challenge for both teams, but they are prepared to face each other on Black Friday in a historic NFL matchup.

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