Jeff Hafley Earns First NFL Head Coaching Win As Dolphins Beat Jets
Siena University graduate Jeff Hafley earned his first NFL head coaching victory as the Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 28-25 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 26, 2026 —
Siena University graduate Jeff Hafley earned his first victory as an NFL head coach when the Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 28-25 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The result gave Miami a three-point win over New York, according to the score provided. The summary identifies Hafley as a Siena University graduate and says the victory was his first as an NFL head coach. It does not provide further details about his career, the game or the teams’ seasons.
The game date and the specific venue were not provided. The available information also does not identify the scoring plays, individual player performances, attendance or any postgame comments. No explanation was given for how the game was decided.
The stated score establishes the outcome: Miami finished with 28 points and New York with 25. Beyond that result, the available account does not describe the game’s progression or provide details that would explain how either team reached its total.
Hafley’s first NFL head coaching victory is the central milestone in the summary. Additional context about his appointment, coaching history or the circumstances of the win was not included, so those details cannot be established from the information available.
The account provides no date or season for the matchup. It identifies East Rutherford, New Jersey, as the location, but does not name the stadium. It also does not state what either team did after the game. The reported result and Hafley’s milestone are therefore the only confirmed details in the summary.
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