20 things we learned: New York Jets 27, Miami Dolphins 14

After four games, the Dolphins’ defensive line, which was initially viewed as the strength of the team, has produced just one sack. And that sack came from rookie defensive tackle Jordan Phillips. Miami’s getting very little from the defensive ends. At least Cameron Wake has an excuse because of his hamstring injury, but everyone else needs to be placed on a milk carton. -- OK

It’s understood that the Jets were going to aggressively blitz quarterback Ryan Tannehill. But the Dolphins’ offensive line should have done better than allow three sacks and nine quarterback hits. This much-maligned offensive line, which was playing without Branden Albert for the second straight game because of his hamstring injury, allowed plenty of Tannehill’s throws to be rushed. -- OK

Miami’s coaches keep saying they want to stay committed to a rushing attack but consistently abandon it. This week against the Jets, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick gained more yards (34) and had more carries (nine attempts) than Lamar Miller (26 rushing yards on seven carries). The Dolphins again exclusively threw the ball in goal line situations, showing a lack of belief in the team’s ability to run with power. The Dolphins are now averaging 69.2 rushing yards per game, which is a travesty considering Miami averaged 4.7 yards per carry last season. -- OK

Grimes, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, suffered a right knee injury that forced him to sit out the final three quarters. While a source said Grimes was walking fine on the knee after the game, he’ll have to undergo an MRI to learn the full extent of the injury. If Grimes is forced to miss a few games because of the knee injury, more pressure will be added to Jamar Taylor and Bobby McCain, Miami’s young and inexperienced defense backs. -- OK

If the Dolphins could bottle up the fight and effort Jarvis Landry showcases each Sunday and share it with his teammates maybe Miami wouldn’t have a 1-3 record. Landry, a 2014 second-round pick, consistently fought for every single yard he gained. He managed 29 yards on two impressive Jet sweep runs. He caught four passes for 40 yards despite being shadowed by Darrelle Revis at times. And Landry also contributed 189 yards as Miami’s return specialist on five kickoff returns and three punt returns. -- OK

Even though defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle pledged that he’d continue to simplify the Dolphins’ defense, one of last year’s successful schemes – the speed package, which is designed to confuse offensive linemen by preventing them from identifying Miami’s jumbled up rushers – returned against the Jets. Coyle called for the pass-rush-oriented package on third down a couple of times, and it was successful on two early plays, leading to a failed third down conversion. -- OK

The Dolphins benefited from four PI calls on Sunday. But that’s about the only time they moved the offense effectively against the Jets. Tannehill completed 19-of-44 passes for 198 yards. He averaged 4.5 yards per attempt with two touchdowns and two interception, which both occurred in the end zone. There’s no way Miami’s going to beat a division rival with their quarterback playing this poorly (53.0 passer rating). -- OK

Ivory produced 166 rushing yards, setting a career high on 29 carries against the Dolphins, which got dominated by New York’s offensive line. Miami’s defensive tackles got moved consistently, allowing the Jets to average 4.8 yards per rushing attempt. The defensive ends weren’t setting the edge yet again, and the linebackers were a step slow on just about every running play. So basically, things were status quo. -- OK

Stills, the former Oklahoma standout the Dolphins traded a third-round pick to New Orleans to acquire this offseason, finally got involved in the offense against the Jets. Stills caught five passes for 81 yards and a touchdown Sunday. His speed should help keep defenses honest, but Ryan Tannehill needs to develop chemistry with the young receiver. -- OK

Brandon Marshall, who played in Miami in 2010 and ‘11, torched three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes, hauling in three catches for 89 yards before Grimes exited with a knee injury. This follows losses to the Jaguars and the Bills where former Dolphins Jared Odrick, Charles Clay, Richie Incognito and Chris Hogan excelled. -- SS

Before Sunday, the last time the Dolphins allowed an opening-drive touchdown in three consecutive games was in the Cam Cameron 1-15 disaster of 2007. -- SS

Ryan Tannehill had gotten the Dolphins 46 first downs via the run in his first three seasons, carrying the ball for 760 yards at 5.2 yards a rush. He hasn’t ran for a single drive-extender in 2015 and has 27 yards (3.3-yard average). Ryan Fitzpatrick, conversely, ran nine times for 34 yards, often for key first downs. -- SS

At least four times on third down, Ryan Tannehill passed to a receiver multiple yards short of the sticks. Bizarre thinking. -- SS

The Jets rolled for 140 yards in the first 15 minutes while the Dolphins scratched out a puny 28. That brought the opening-quarter yardage carnage by the opponent to 622 yards (155.5 per), while the Miami TOTAL for the four games of first quarters hasn’t matched that average, with a sum of 135 yards (33.8 yards per). -- SS

The Jets rolled up 207 rushing yards and, again, when the 2007 team is the only depot against which this team’s numbers look decent, well that says it all. Miami run defense’s yielding 642 yards on the ground in the first quarter of the season is the worst number by Miami--by far--since the 1-15ers’ 797. -- SS

There really isn’t any aspect of the Miami operation that has performed even decently (other than the punt and punt return units), but Ryan Tannehill’s continued overthrows of balls that he has to put air underneath is maddening. And, a lot of the touch passes fly well out of the field of play. --- SS

Seven punts for a 41.4-yard net puts Matt Darr at an excellent 42.4 yards per punt this season, in the top quarter of the NFL in the category. -- SS

Rishard Matthews on the first drive and then punt gunner Bobby McCain both moved early to cost Miami 5 yards in the first quarter. That is simply a lack of focus, since there is no defender in your face to concern yourself with. -- SS

Muhammad Wilkerson (96) and rookie Leonard Williams have constantly been disrupting opposing offenses in the first four games. And the Jets now get talented defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson back from suspension. The three players average under 24 years of age. -- SS