Why Dolphins' Hail Mary TD return versus Jets was wrong.

If he had listened to his coaching, Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland would not have returned a Hail Mary 99 yards for a score in the first half of Friday's 34-13 win against the New York Jets.

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After the whistle has blown, "I have the red light to return any Hail Mary," Holland told Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. I mean it when they say they want me to destroy it.

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The score was tight, though, and halftime was approaching at that very second. I thought, "You know what? I was like, "You know what? I've always wanted to do that." We may as well give it a go. In the end, it worked out for the best.

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With a few seconds left in the first half with a Miami lead of 10-6, Jets quarterback Tim Boyle tried a Hail Mary pass from around 55 yards out, but it missed the end zone.

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In order to retrieve what was basically an arm punt, Holland got off his feet and ran down the field before coming face-to-face with Boyle inside the New York 15-yard line.

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I thought, "OK!" as I stepped back and faced the quarterback in a one-on-one situation. My career may begin with this touchdown, " While chatting with Florio, Holland persisted

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Holland shocked the host team's fans at MetLife Stadium by reaching the end zone after a last drive of more than 124 yards.

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