The 2022 NFL season is underway and the Week 5 schedule is full of exciting showdowns. One of the more intriguing matchups this week is an AFC East clash'between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets.
It'll be interesting to see how the Dolphins perform with out Tua Tagovailoa following their 27-15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Meanwhile, the Jets hope to start their first winning streak of the year after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, 24-20.
Can backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater lead Miami to victory? Or will New York's defense exploit the backup quarterback in his first start of the season?
Here's what projection models and experts across the industry have to say about the Dolphins vs Jets Week 5 matchup.
Dolphins vs Jets Projections
ESPN FPI:'Dolphins (57.2%)
numberFire:'Dolphins (58.1%)
FiveThirtyEight:'Dolphins (64%)
Betting Favorite:'Dolphins (-3)
Projected Winner:'Dolphins (4)
Dolphins vs Jets Expert Picks
ESPN Experts:'Dolphins (4), Jets (3)
Sports Illustrated Experts:'TBD
CBS Sports Experts:'Dolphins (6), Jets (1)
Expert Totals:'Dolphins (10), Jets (4)
When it comes to projections, the four highlighted sources are all backing the Dolphins to win. The experts might not be in unanimous agreement, but 71.4% is a clear majority.
As far as a Jets upset goes, their best chance of victory comes from ESPN at 42.3%, so don't count them out of this divisional game just yet.
Having Bridgewater under center will make it tougher to win, but Miami is still the better team and should come out on top here.