New York Jets at Miami Dolphins 27 to 24
Saturday, December 15, 1979, Week 16The New York Jets played the Miami Dolphins in Miami on Saturday, December 15, 1979, Week 16 of the 1979 season. The Jets won by a score of 27-24. The Jets swept the Dolphins for the 1979 season. With this game, the Dolphins finished the season 6-2-0 at home, while the Jets finished 2-6-0 on the road for the 1979 season.
The Dolphins finished the season with a record of 10-6-0, while the Jets finished the season at 8-8-0.
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 226 | 96 | 4 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Walt Michaels Quarterbacks Coach: John, Sr. Idzik Wide Receivers Coach: Pete McCulley Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Ledbetter Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Linebackers Coach: Joe Haering, Joe Gardi
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 384 | 322 | 62 | 4 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Offensive Run Game Coordinator: John Sandusky Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Henning Wide Receivers Coach: Dan Henning Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Steve Crosby Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby, Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane