Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown (23) celebrates with tight end Joey Haynos, left, and full back Lousaka Polite (36) after Brown scored the winning touch down in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 31-27. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
It was so much more than a prime-time, nationally-televised game for my Phins. It was a home game (wearing the stunning orange jerseys, which I loved I might add) for the Dolphins. It was against arguably their most hated opponent (okay, let's get real: we just kind of laugh at the Bills nowadays but we'll always hate the J-E-T-S). Most importantly, however, it was essentially to have any chance of making the playoffs. The difference between going 1-4 with the 4-1 Jets versus going 2-3 with 3-2 being the division lead is immense.
I'll be honest: I thought the Dolphins would lose by ten. I was very afraid of the what the Jets defense was capable of doing to our running game and, to a greater extent, Chad Henne in only his second career start. I thought the Jets would be able to run the ball and Mark Sanchez would be able to make throws off the play action against our suspect secondary.
However, the Dolphins made a huge statement to me, everyone watching in Landshark Stadium and most importantly, Jets Head Coach and defensive guru Rex Ryan, his beloved defense and the rest of the NFL.
Thank goodness for a bye week. Every Dolphan's heart needs a rest.
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