Dolphins–Jets rivalry
National Football League rivalry
The Dolphins–Jets rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets.
The teams play in the AFC East division and play two scheduled games each season. They have often competed for divisional supremacy, and have played several classic games. The Dolphins are one of four NFL teams with a winning record against every division rival after 100 games played against each of them (along with the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and Kansas City Chiefs). Conversely, the Jets are one of only three NFL teams with a losing record against every division rival after 100 games played against each of them (along with the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers).
The Dolphins lead the overall series, 63–57–1. The two teams have met once in the playoffs, with the Dolphins winning in the 1982 AFC Championship.
History
The Jets and Dolphins were established in 1960 and 1966 respectively; both as members of the American Football League. After the AFL–NFL merger in 1970, the Dolphins and the Jets were placed in the AFC East, guaranteeing that they would meet twice a year annually. The rivalry has stayed intense through the years as both teams are always competitive against one another regardless of the standings.
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