Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 20–17 at home at Giants Stadium in Week 6 of the 2006 regular season on October 15, 2006. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Jets to 3–3 and dropped the Dolphins to 1–5. It was the Dolphins’ third straight loss. The Dolphins finished 2006 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Jets finished 2006 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Miami Dolphins won 24–20 on December 18, 2005. When they met again, the New York Jets won 13–10 on December 25, 2006.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Jets lead the series 11–4 after meeting No. 15 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.