MIAMI, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- The New York Jets gave themselves a Christmas present and moved closer to a playoff berth by downing the Miami Dolphins, 13-10, Monday night.
Leon Washington's 64-yard slashing rumble on a screen pass set up Mike Nugent's winning field goal with 10 seconds on the clock.
New York can earn a wild card berth with a victory at home over the 2-13 Oakland Raiders next Sunday.
Washington finished with four receptions for 108 yards -- none bigger than the catch-and-run late in the fourth quarter. Chad Pennington threw the ball over the middle and Washington eluded a couple of tacklers before picking up a block and surging down the right sideline before being tackled at the 16.
After three runs by Kevan Barlow, Nugent split the uprights from the 30.
The Dolphins couldn't produce a miracle return on the ensuing kickoff, ending the game, which was played in a steady rain.
