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Jets Prepare for Dolphins Clash: Rookie Cook to Backup Taylor, Defense Faces Run Game Challenge

East Rutherford, NJ – The New York Jets are gearing up for a crucial Week 14 AFC East showdown against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium, with several key storylines emerging ahead of the game.

Rookie quarterback Brady Cook, an undrafted free agent out of Missouri, will serve as Tyrod Taylor’s backup on Sunday. Starter Justin Fields is sidelined with a knee injury sustained in practice this week. Head Coach Aaron Glenn praised Cook’s competitive spirit, stating, “He’s going to be a quarterback in this league. I do know that. I can’t tell you when, but he will be a quarterback in this league.”

The Jets’ defense, looking to rebound after allowing 142 rushing yards to the Falcons’ Bijan Robinson, faces a daunting task against a Dolphins offense that has surged in recent weeks, averaging over 160 rushing yards in their last three games. Stopping running back De’Von Achane, the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November, will be paramount. “Number one, it starts with a good edge set,” said LB Quincy Williams. “And then it starts with tracking, good angles and stuff. But the biggest thing is population and getting him down.”

Jets’ defensive coordinator Steve Wilks emphasized the need for disciplined gap integrity. “They do a great job of putting him outside on third down. … We’ve got to do a great job with our gap integrity and stopping the run.”

On special teams, Isaiah Williams, who had a rough outing against Miami earlier in the season, is looking to make an impact. Special teams coordinator Chris Banjo highlighted Williams’ resilience. “He just came to work every day. … But when you just talk about resilience and grit, everything that AG [Head Coach Aaron Glenn] talks about in the meetings, from start to finish, he embodies that.”

In injury news, CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (hip) and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball (hamstring) have been placed on injured reserve. CB Qwan’tez Stiggers is expected to be cleared from concussion protocol. Jermaine Johnson II (ankle) has been upgraded to a limited participant in practice, while Will McDonald IV (ankle) is a full participant.

QB Justin Fields (Knee) is designated as out for Sunday’s matchup, Tony Adams (Groin) is questionable.

The Dolphins enter the game on a three-game winning streak. Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon.

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