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"We have to pay them to turn the ball over," Darnold said. "We just give it back."
He added: "Another piece you would like to have in return."
The Jets collected more first attempts and totaled 115 yards more than Miami, who lost two fumbles and was scoreless in the second period.
"Honestly, we fought," said receiver Quincy Enunwa, who led the team with 92 yards on seven catches. "It's frustrating, but I think we'll be able to watch the film and see a good side. We will see how talented we are.
The Jets could have kept the deficit of the first half at 14, but for a defense against Morris Claiborne with 1 minute and 7 seconds to play, the Dolphins got a first automatic bag at 28 Jets.
Two games later, Tannehill found tight back A. J. Derby in the end zone to get three points.
The Jets seemed able to cut at least that lead before the end of the half. But with only 10 seconds left and no dead time left, tight end Chris Herndon caught up with Darnold's pass on 2, failed 1, recovered the ball and was sidelined just inches from the end. But by that time, the time had expired with the Jets still left on the board.
"I should have done what I had to do to get into the end zone," said Herndon.
Still, there was hope for a late return. Clutching him, Darnold reminded his teammates to sink, to crash.
With less than four minutes to go and the Dolphins facing third and 19th, the crowd grew. The pocket closed around Tannehill, but he found running back Frank Gore open below, with enough room to hunt for the necessary yards, putting an end to a crazy week for the 1-1 Jets.
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