Tonight

New York Jets at Miami

6 p.m., channel 7

* The line: Miami by 3 1/2.

* Injuries: Jets--QUESTIONABLE: S Steve Atwater (hamstring); DT Jason Wiltz (toe). Dolphins--QUESTIONABLE: WR Oronde Gadsden (ribs); RB J.J. Johnson (hamstring); WR O.J. McDuffie (toe). PROBABLE: TE Troy Drayton (knee); TE Hunter Goodwin (back); LB Robert Jones (triceps); CB Patrick Surtain (concussion); DE Jason Taylor (ankle); S Shawn Wooden (quadriceps).

* Key elements: Jet quarterback Ray Lucas has thrown one interception in last 164 attempts. Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino has thrown for 8,333 yards and 69 touchdowns in career vs. Jets.

* Story line: The Dolphin offense could get a boost with the return of rookie running back J.J. Johnson, who missed two games with a hamstring injury. In those two games, Miami averaged 63 yards rushing. The Dolphins, however, will be without tight end Troy Drayton and probably without receivers Oronde Gadsden and O.J. McDuffie. That could put more pressure on Marino, who has a career-low 69 passer rating with nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions this year.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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NYJ Mia Points scored 17.9 (22T) 20.4 (16) Points allowed 19.2 (12) 19.8 (15) Passing O 185.7 (28) 223.9 (17) Rushing O 120.2 (10) 8.1 (25) Total O 305.9 (25) 312.0 (23) Passing D 235.8 (21) 200.3 (5) Rushing D 112.1 (20) 90.7 (8) Total D 347.9 (22) 291.0 (4)

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* T.J. Simers’ pick: Miami.