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New York Jets at Miami Dolphins

Final · Kickoff

2011 Regular season · Week 17 · Sun Life Stadium

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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.

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Dolphins beat Jets 19–17 in 2011 Week 17

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 19–17 at home at Sun Life Stadium in Week 17 of the 2011 regular season on January 1, 2012. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.

The result moved the Dolphins to 6–10 and dropped the Jets to 8–8. It was the Jets’ third straight loss. The Jets finished 2011 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Dolphins finished 2011 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.

In their previous meeting, the New York Jets won 24–6 on October 17, 2011. When they met again, the New York Jets won 23–20 on September 23, 2012. The teams split their two 2011 meetings.

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 17–9 after meeting No. 26 since 1999 Full series history

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