The Jets and Dolphins are undefeated entering a non-season opening game for the first time since 1994 and only the second time ever.

Here's a look at what to expect as these division rivals square off in a compelling early-season showdown.

Dolphins at Jets

MetLife Stadium

Sunday, 1 p.m.

TV: CBS

Line: Jets by 3

What's at stake

Jets: Week 1 couldn't have gone any better for the Jets. Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold got a huge mistake out of the way with his pick-6 on the opening possession, and then settled in for a solid game. The defense had its best game in years with five interceptions, and special teams became a weapon. But the Jets have not handled prosperity well in recent years. They've had only two winning streaks in the last two years, and every big win seems to be followed by a crushing loss and then a losing streak. They need to show that they can play consistently well, and if they do it this early in the season, it could set the tone for something special. And a win would put them in good position in the division.

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Dolphins: They're coming off of one of the strangest and grueling games ever played after they beat the Titans 27-20 in seven hours and 10 minutes -- the longest game in NFL history, thanks to two lightning delays. It was a gritty win, and now the Dolphins are trying to prove that they can exceed expectations -- few expected them to compete for a playoff spot this season. A win over the Jets would be sweet for rivalry and trash talk purposes -- Jets fans have been riding mighty high since last week's win. It would also establish the Dolphins as a team that could potentially surprise some folks this season.

Key matchup

Dolphins DEs Cameron Wake and Robert Quinn vs. Jets offensive line: One of the reasons Darnold was able to have so much success against the Lions was that he was never really under duress after the first two drives of the game. But with Wake and Quinn rushing from the outside, it's unlikely things will go as smoothly for the Jets this time.

"Both [are] premier edge rushers, both cause a problem," Jets coach Todd Bowles said. "Obviously, they got them down there, when they rush four those two will seem like you're rushing six. They’re going to create a big problem, we've got our work cut out for us."

It's going to be impossible for the Jets to play the duo perfectly. But if they can limit the pressures and sacks, they'll be fine. But if Quinn and Wake get loose and have Darnold looking over his shoulder, it could be a bad day,

How they'll win

Jets: They didn't get any sacks last week against the Lions, but they put a ton of pressure on quarterback Matthew Stafford and forced him into mistakes. And that's the recipe for the Jets once again. They must make Ryan Tannehill uncomfortable and force at least one turnover. (Tannehill threw two picks Week 1.) Getting pressure should be easier with Dolphins starting guard Josh Sitton out. But it's even more important for the Jets to establish the run. They did a great job in Week 1 with 169 yards on the ground. If they can run the ball on the Dolphins, it will keep the Wake-Quinn combination off Darnold's back. If the 21-year-old has time to throw, and can avoid the big mistake like he had last week, it should be a happy home-opener for the Jets.

Dolphins: We already know that the pass rush is going to be key for Miami. If the Dolphins can make life tough on Darnold, their chances of winning go up exponentially. But they're also going to need to find a way to score on the Jets' suddenly stout defense. And that job falls on the Dolphins' talented receiving corps and coach Adam Gase. Receiver DeVante Parker could play Sunday, he returned to practice fully this week from a broken finger. Mix in Kenny Stills, Danny Amendola and Jakeem Grant, who are all versatile, and the Dolphins can throw some funky looks at the Jets. If they can find a way to get three touchdowns, it might be enough to win against a rookie quarterback that still has a lot to prove.

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