The Dolphins are closing in on their eighth win of the season, but they may have lost one of their key defensive players for a long time.
Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips crumpled to the turf without being contacted on a play in the fourth quarter. Phillips took one step out of his stance and then went down with what had all the hallmarks of an Achilles injury. He was carted off the field a short time later.
Phillips had four tackles, a sack, two quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss on Friday.
The turf at MetLife Stadium has long been a subject of criticism from NFL players and it seems likely that the nature of Phillips’ injury will lead to another round of it.
The Dolphins lead 27-6 with over nine minutes left to play in the game.
