Xavien Howard named AFC defensive player of the week for performance against Baltimore; Jets to start Flacco

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25), left, runs away with the ball on his way to scoring a touchdown, after recovering a fumble by Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14), during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – As the Miami Dolphins get ready to face the Jets, cornerback Xavien Howard picked up an honor on Wednesday.

Howard was named the AFC defensive player of the week.

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The Dolphins defense was dominant in Miami’s 22-10 win over the Ravens.

In the 4th quarter, Howard made the key play in the game.

The cornerback stripped Sammy Watkins and returned it for a touchdown.

Howard also made a key strip in Miami’s win at the New England Patriots.

The Dolphins have won 2 games in a row as they head to New York.

The Jets have named Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback for this week’s game.

Flacco went 21/44 for 186 yards , 0 touchdowns and an interception against Miami last season.


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