The Dolphins are a 3.5-point favorite this week, indicating a rushing game script.Raheem Mostert has earned 38.5% of his offense's red zone rush attempts since the start of last season, ranking in the 81st percentile among running backs.Opposing squads have rushed for the 3rd-most touchdowns in football (1.25 per game) vs. the New York Jets defense this year.The New York Jets safeties grade out as the 32nd-worst collection of safeties in football this year in regard to defending the run.The Miami Dolphins have faced a stacked the box on a mere 12.1% of their plays since the start of last season, 5th-least in the NFL. Positioning an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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