Quarterback

Matt Moore was bad. He didn’t convert in the red zone. He threw two interceptions. He managed only 135 yards. All he did was succeed in not being as bad as Mark Sanchez. Folks, the best quarterback in this game was receiver Jeremy Kerley and that says something – none of it good for Moore or Sanchez. GRADE: C-minus.

Running back

This was a grand opportunity for rookie Daniel Thomas to finish off the year on a high note and lay claim to the starting job next year. Instead, gained only 28 yards on 12 carries for a 2.3-yard average and ran tentatively on the goal line – which was a problem for him in the preseason. Steve Slaton, who carried only six times for Miami previously, came in and looked great. He gained 55 yards on 11 carries and broke off a 28-yarder. Same offensive line. Same defense. Different results for different backs. Advantage Slaton over Thomas. GRADE: C.

Receivers/Tight ends

The Jets are quite solid in the secondary and they simply got the better of Miami’s receivers. Yes, Brandon Marshall caught five passes for 50 yards, but 19 of those yards came on one play. He was hemmed in throughout the day. Brian Hartline couldn’t get deep as he has been doing and the one time he had an opportunity for a great diving catch, the ball slipped from his hands. It would have been a super effort, had he made the catch. Davone Bess continued his tough season as he got good news in catching six passes underneath, but then went out of the game with what is feared to be a significant knee injury. He left the locker room on crutches. GRADE: C-minus.

Offensive line

This group usually does fine work with its run-blocking and struggles on pass-blocking. But the Jets, who run-stop well but struggle to rush the passer, provided no rush while doing good work on the runs. The unit was never really exposed – not even when Richie Incognito left the game and was replaced by Nate Garner. The left side at that point consisted of Garner at left guard and John Jerry at left tackle. Amazing. The right side of the offensive line, meanwhile, may have played its last game in a Dolphins uniform. GRADE: C.

Defensive line

Randy Starks was in a hurry after the game because he had to get his dad to the airport. He already grounded the Jets so why couldn’t he delay a jet’s flight? Starks had two interceptions, a sack, and a quarterback hurry on the day. Not bad for only one official tackle. Paul Soliai, Jared Odrick and Kendall Langford were solid if unspectacular. GRADE: A-plus.

Linebackers

Marvin Mitchell, filling in for an injured Karlos Dansby, clinched the game with a red zone interception. Huge play! Kevin Burnett led the team in tackles as the middle linebacker should against a running team. Cameron Wake was a bit of a disappointment considering Jets right tackle Wayne Hunter is something of a disappointment. But Jason Taylor was active in his final game. GRADE: B.

Secondary

C Either Sanchez is pretty bad or the Miami secondary was excellent. Probably a little of both. There were some coverages busts. One came on a 41-yard completion out of the wildcat formation and another came on a Dustin Keller TD where no one covered him. But generally the secondary limited the damage the Jets did and led Santonio Holmes to simply skip the final drive. GRADE: C.

Special teams

The Dolphins are still waiting for Clyde Gates to use that dramatic speed on kickoffs because two returns for a 21 yard average inspires yawns. The special teams star was Dan Carpenter who banged a 58-yard field goal just before halftime – the third longest of his career and third longest in Dolphins regular-season history. GRADE: A.

Coaching

Coaching: Well, the Dolphins got down and didn’t give up again. That’s good. Mitchell played like a starter, so that to some degree is coaching. And the left side of the line didn’t fall apart despite being manned by backups, which also speaks of good coaching. GRADE: C-plus.

Overall

Overall: The Dolphins finish their season on a high note. Cool. GRADE: B.