The Miami Dolphins won today. No one on the planet should be surprised by the result of that game.
The Dolphins are one of the best teams in the league. The same can't be said about the Washington Commanders.
Miami was able to have its way in almost every element of this game, and one of the big things to focus on at the end of the day is just how impressive this season has been for running back Raheem Mostert. A lot of people may love harping on De'Von Achane, but Mostert reached an impressive milestone today with his 16th touchdown.
Sixteen touchdowns during a single season is already an extremely impressive mark to reach on its face. Most running backs never reach that number in a single season. However, that stat becomes more impressive for Mostert considering 1) he has time to build on it, and 2) that officially puts him with more touchdowns than the Jets (13) and as many touchdowns as the Patriots (16).
Touchdowns this season:
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) December 3, 2023
Raheem Mostert: 16
Patriots: 16
Jets: 13
This is simultaneously a testament to just how good Mostert has been this season and just how bad the Patriots and the Jets have been on the most important side of the ball. That is the only way one running back could have more total touchdowns than two division rivals.
The Patriots and the Jets are aimless and their seasons have been over for a while, but even that shouldn't be enough to leave them with so few touchdowns.
As for Mostert, it looks like he should be a lock for an All-Pro nod due to being one of the most productive running backs in the league both in yards and in touchdowns.
The Dolphins are in a great position right now, and it seems very likely that Mostert could keep pushing his number of touchdowns up (on pace for 23 touchdowns), while the Jets and Patriots could stop scoring altogether-making the gap even wider.
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