AFC East

How the Dolphins are trying to jump-start their offense vs. the Jets on a short week

The Dolphins still rank first in points per game in the NFL but have hit a lull in recent weeks. Since Week 7, the Dolphins have averaged 20.5 points per game, which ranks 15th in the league. Miami is also 29th in rushing yards per game (84.8), 28th in third-down conversation rate (31.3 percent) and tied for 18th in red zone efficiency (50 percent). In a 20-13 win against the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday, Miami totaled over 400 yards but struggled in short-yardage situations and turned the ball over three times, which tied a season high. The Dolphins face a short turnaround to fix the issues …