Miami Dolphins face New York Jets: Black Friday NFL on Sky Sports - all you need to know ahead of AFC East matchup

The quarterback of the New York Jets, Tim Boyle, was seen playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The usual Friday Night Football on Sky Sports with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Kelly Cates, and their teammates commencing the Premier League football action for the weekend will be different this week. That's because the NFL is taking over!

This Friday, we're going to the United States to watch some football in celebration of Black Friday. It's the very first time that the National Football League has arranged a game on the customary sales day that comes after Thanksgiving in America.

Get ready for a highly anticipated match between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets, who will face off in an important AFC West division game. Don't miss the action, as it will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports NFL starting at 7:30 pm, with the game beginning at 8 pm. Discover all the essential details about this captivating match-up that you absolutely shouldn't miss.

Where & When To Watch

Get ready for an exciting match-up between the Miami Dolphins (7-3) and the New York Jets (4-6)! Make sure to tune in to Sky Sports NFL (channel 407) for live coverage starting at 7:30pm. The game kicks off at 8pm and if you want even more insight, head over to skysports.com/nfl for live blog commentary of the game. Make sure not to miss out on the action!

In order to commemorate the inaugural NFL game that took place on Black Friday, Sky Sports is not just airing it live, but also having Neil Reynolds, Phoebe Schecter, Jason Bell, Jeff Reinebold, and Hannah Wilkes host the live coverage from an NFL fan gathering in Manchester.

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During their conversation on Inside the Huddle, Neil Reynolds and Jeff Reinebold both stated that the choice to permit Tyreek Hill's trade has resulted in a detrimental cost for the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets have joined forces to throw their inaugural UK viewing get-together at Shooters Bar, located in Bierkeller Manchester. The doors will be open from 5pm onwards for the Friday occasion.

The NFL hasn't played a game on a Friday that wasn't during December, except for the games played around Christmas, since the Los Angeles Rams faced the St Louis Cardinals on September 18, 1970. The last non-holiday game played on a Friday was in 1986.

Team Comparison: Who's Better?

The Dolphins have a high probability of winning the game as they have a great record of 7-3 and are leading the AFC West, securing fourth place in the conference with seven victories within the last eleven weeks. On the other hand, the Jets have been struggling a lot lately as they have lost three consecutive games.

They both had high hopes of making it to the playoffs at the beginning of the season. The New York team was excited to have Aaron Rodgers, a former quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and a four-time league MVP, on their team. They were hoping that his leadership would help them secure their first postseason spot in 12 years.

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Jeff Reinebold, Phoebe Schecter, and Jason Bell have chosen their top candidate for the NFL MVP of the moment.

The beginning of the season was great as they won in overtime against the Buffalo Bills, but it was not all sunshine and rainbows for Rodgers as he tore his Achilles just four plays into the game. This didn't help with his welcome to the team. Despite this setback, their defense has been strong and full of talented players, which has helped them to stay competitive by only allowing an average of 19.1 points per game. However, the recent game in Buffalo was not as good as they let the Bills score 32 points.

Despite the defense's efforts, the offense without Rodgers is quite terrible. The Jets only manage to score an average of 15 points in each game and have a measly 270.3 yards of offense per match, landing them in the bottom three in both categories.

The upcoming Black Friday game against Miami has forced the team to make a switch at quarterback. Tim Boyle, a seasoned backup player, will replace the consistently lackluster Zach Wilson, who was selected second overall in this year's NFL Draft. However, the big question remains: will this change in personnel result in better outcomes for the team?

The Dolphins offense, which is highly effective, will not allow this to happen.

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Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins dashed past the defence of the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving them unable to catch him, and scored his ninth touchdown of the season.

Miami has the best overall offensive performance among all NFL teams, with a remarkable record of more than 400 yards gained per game (434 YPG). Additionally, they hold the top position in scoring, with an impressive average of 30.5 points scored per game.

Some people have criticized the Dolphins by saying that they have only beaten weak teams. So far this season, they have not won against any teams that have a winning record. They have lost to Buffalo, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Kansas City Chiefs, who were both in last year's Super Bowl.

Top Players To Keep An Eye On

There are numerous options available, but it's essential to begin by considering Miami's highly skilled offense and, particularly, their star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

Hill, a player who won the Super Bowl with the Chiefs, is now in his second year with the Dolphins following a major trade that took place in the summer of 2022. He's been playing exceptionally well and is currently a strong contender for the league's MVP title. He's already accumulated an impressive 1,222 yards and nine touchdowns in just 10 games, surpassing his previous record of seven touchdowns from last season.

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Key moments from the Buffalo Bills facing off against the New York Jets during the eleventh week of the NFL season.

Assigned with the responsibility of putting a halt to the swift player will be Sauce Gardner, a remarkable member of the Jets defense, and perhaps, the top defensive player in the association.

Even though New York is facing some challenges, one thing that stands out as a positive for the Jets is their passing defense. They are currently in the top five for allowing the least amount of passing yards per game, with an average of 178.7. This accomplishment is largely attributed to their shutdown corner, who has been performing great in his second year. It'll be really interesting to see the matchup between Hill and Gardner.

Jermaine Johnson and Bryce Huff are currently the top sack leaders for the Jets, each with a count of five sacks so far. As for Bradley Chubb, he's leading the Dolphins' sack chart with six sacks, while Jaelan Phillips is close behind with 5.5 sacks.

When it comes to the Jets' offense, everyone is focusing on Tim Boyle as he attempts to energize this struggling unit. The receiver who has consistently performed well this season and served as Boyle's reliable option is Garrett Wilson. He has only had less than 50 receiving yards in three games this year, but unfortunately, he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week Two.

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Jeff Reinebold takes control of the turkey cutting duty for Sky Sports' NFL Thanksgiving celebration!

Regarding his potential opponents, Jalen Ramsey has made a significant impact since his recent return from a knee injury. He missed the first seven games of the season, but has already recorded three interceptions in the three games he has played. His most recent pair of interceptions occurred last week during the win against the Las Vegas Raiders.

New York's running game is being spearheaded by Breece Hall, who has already amassed 544 yards on the ground. Meanwhile, Raheem Mostert is the featured running back in Mike McDaniel's offensive tactics and has an impressive record of 691 yards along with 11 touchdowns. However, he will be without his running partner De'Von Achane due to an injury during Friday's game.

Catch the Miami Dolphins (7-3) face off against the New York Jets (4-6) this Black Friday on Sky Sports NFL, airing at 7:30pm, and the game officially starting at 8pm.