On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins will play their first of two meetings with their longtime bitter rivals, the New York Jets. Miami defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 on a game-winning 54-yard field goal with 1:05 left in regulation.

The Jets have begun the season 0-2 after losing to before the Bills and the Raiders in back-to-back weeks. New York has been outscored 66-32 in their first two games of the season.

To get a better perspective on what’s going on with the Jets, Dolphins Wire spoke to Jets Wire‘s Managing Editor Gary Phillips.

1.What have been the biggest problems during the Jets struggles the last two weeks?

Am I allowed to say everything? Because that’s the honest answer. The offense is mediocre at best, the once-prolific defense ranks last in the NFL, special teams have been disastrous and coaching decisions have fans scratching their heads. If I had to single out one aspect of the team that’s been especially terrible, it would be the defensive line. The unit practically opened up holes for LeSean McCoy Week 1 before letting the Raiders runs silly on them Sunday. If the last two weeks are indications, Jay Ajayi will have himself a ball this weekend.

2. Why haven’t the Jets been able to establish the run so far?

This is a good question. One of the few positives on the Jets so far has been the offensive line, so failure to establish a ground game doesn’t fall on them. Week 2 the Jets were playing from behind for much of the game, so they weren’t as dependent on the run. Still it would have been nice to see them get it going in the first half in Oakland and against Buffalo. With Matt Forte, Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire, it shouldn’t be this hard.

3. The Jets defense has given up 33 points per game so far, what has been the biggest problem on defense.

Like I said earlier, a lot of the blame falls on the defensive line. The unit has done nothing to stop the run, which has led to huge plays by LeSean McCoy, Jalen Richard and Cordarrelle Patterson. On top of that, the group is not putting a lot of pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

4. How hot is Todd Bowles seat in New York right now?

This is a tough one because I’m not sure what the front office wants to see from Bowles after they gave him a roster void of talent. To determine his status based on New York’s final record, with a team like this, would be like judging a fish’s ability to climb a tree – the results wouldn’t be good. If the Jets brass is being fair, Bowles gets judged on how he develops his young players and how he keeps the team together through what is sure to be long season. That said, the Jets may have very well already determined that he’s just a place holder until next year.

5. Prediction, final score for Sunday’s game?

The Jets are going to lose – that’s my prediction every week – but this one will be New York’s most competitive contest yet. Dolphins 24, Jets 17.