Home Game? Dolphins Fans Flock to Met Life Stadium to Watch Jets Lose

Dolphins fans invaded Met Life Stadium Sunday to watch the New York Jets lose.

November 22, 2021

Image: Dolphins fans take over Met Life Stadium on November 21, 2021.

Dolphins fans take over Met Life Stadium on November 21, 2021. Screenshot via Miami Dolphins Facebook

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There are three things a Miami Dolphins fan can count on in life: death, taxes, and the incomparable feeling of beating the New York Jets. Sunday's 24-17 win over Miami's longtime, most-hated rival proved once again that no matter how bleak things may seem the feeling of seeing the J-E-T-S L-O-S-E never gets old.

Every season, thousands of Miami Dolphins fans invade Met Life Stadium — 1,267 miles away from the Hard Rock in the Meadowlands of East Rutherford, New Jersey — to root for their team. At this point, it's the Dolphins' second home.

Rather than break down what was a far-from-impressive win over a bad Jets team, let's take a moment to appreciate the fans that live or traveled to New Jersey for the annual #MetLifeTakeover.

The Dolphins are a 4-7 team, but witnessing these diehards' support, you'd think they're on their way to the Super Bowl.

#MetLifeTakeover ✅ pic.twitter.com/sLgBPY6Kxb
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 21, 2021

Just heading to the game with a few friends. #MetLifeTakeover @MiamiDolphins pic.twitter.com/TJaa29KKw5
— Dolfans NYC (@DolfansNYC) November 21, 2021

I can’t even keep up with Twitter. We are absolutely rocking up here. #MetLifeTakeover pic.twitter.com/D4UxiVWpx4
— Dolfans NYC (@DolfansNYC) November 21, 2021

@DolfansNYC @MiamiDolphins we out here !!!!! #MetLifeTakeover #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/WiaCbbXcp5
— J Groove🔥💨 (@YReckless215) November 21, 2021

Home game? #MetlifeTakeover pic.twitter.com/thQmnAXy9e
— Shane (@tuawesome1) November 21, 2021

#MetLifeTakeover #FinsUp #JetsSuck pic.twitter.com/jY69yGn13A
— F the Jets!!! 🐬⬆️ (@Hotstover) November 21, 2021

These were all taken in your house, New York Jets. The Dolphins may be terrible, but never as terrible as you!

It's kind of amazing. The Miami Dolphins have won three games in a row. There's even a slim chance they could sneak into the playoffs if they're able to win four or all five of their remaining games. That said, there's probably just as good a chance that your Thanksgiving turkey gets up and runs away to freedom.

Next Sunday the Dolphins host the Carolina Panthers to try to stretch their winning streak to four.

Ryan Yousefi, a sports journalist and MBA holder in business healthcare management, has been a dedicated weekly contributor to the Miami New Times since 2013. Beyond his sports journalism career, he's held leadership roles in web3 gaming companies. He enjoys southeast Asia travel, pho, and whiskey, but most of all, being Lincoln's dad.

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