MIAMI (AP) -- As Dave Wannstedt trotted off the field and

disappeared into a stadium tunnel, fans above him cheered and

offered thumbs-up gestures in support.

The beleaguered coach went out with a win Sunday. The question

now is whether he'll be back.

Wannstedt's job situation would be less precarious if the Miami

Dolphins played all season the way they did in a meaningless

finale. They showed some offensive spark for a change, and Olindo

Mare kicked a 22-yard field goal with three seconds left to beat

the New York Jets 23-21.

Both teams entered the game already eliminated from playoff

contention.

The Dolphins (10-6) earned a dubious distinction, becoming the

first team since Philadelphia and San Francisco in 1991 to win 10

games and miss the playoffs. Their disappointing season has left

Wannstedt's job in jeopardy, and owner Wayne Huizenga said he'll

make an announcement regarding the coach's future Monday.

Wannstedt, 41-23 in four seasons at Miami, has one year left on

his contract. There's speculation he'll be retained while

relinquishing some of his authority to a general manager.

"I talked to Wayne for five minutes before the game, and all

that was said was that we would get together Monday," Wannstedt

said. "Until we talk through the situation, I think it'd be

premature to say anything about anything."

The Jets (6-10) closed out their first losing season since 1996

and their first under Herman Edwards.

"It starts with the head guy," Edwards said. "I need to

improve. I feel I let these guys down this year."

Seven of New York's 10 losses were by seven points or less.

"We'll all remember this feeling as a team," quarterback Chad

Pennington said. "We'll do everything in our power to make sure we

don't have this feeling again."

Pennington went 22-for-28 for 221 yards and a score, but

counterpart Jay Fiedler was even better. Playing perhaps his final

game for Miami, Fiedler threw for a career-high 328 yards and

completed three passes to drive the Dolphins 45 yards in the final

2:56 for the winning score.

Fiedler, erratic and injury-prone in four seasons as Dan

Marino's successor, went 21-for-29. Chris Chambers made nine

catches for 153 yards, both career highs.

Despite the offensive show, the game between AFC East rivals had

the atmosphere of an August exhibition, with some 20,000 empty

seats.

"It was real tough to get up for this game, even the Jets,"

Miami defensive end Adewale Ogunleye said. "I was slapping myself

to get ready. But this shows we do have some heart, and we respect

coach Wannstedt a lot."

There were only a handful of signs in the stands, and most

expressed support for the Dolphins rather than disfavor with

Wannstedt. When asked if it was an emotional day, the coach said,

"Keep going back. Weeks. Months. It's been a long year. But we

finished strong. That's all you can ask."

Miami's Ricky Williams played despite a sore shoulder that has

required painkilling injections. He rushed for 73 yards to finish

with 1,372 and turned a screen pass into a 59-yard reception,

longest of his career.

The Jets' Curtis Martin rushed for 92 yards to increase his

total to 1,308.

New York fell behind 20-7, then rallied with four consecutive

scores -- a touchdown, two field goals and a safety -- to lead 21-20.

Pennington's 1-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Becht put the Jets

ahead. On the conversion attempt, the ball was ruled to have hit

the ground before Becht caught it.

"When things aren't going your way, you have to play perfect to

get things going your way," Pennington said. "We didn't do

that."

The Dolphins showed more offensive flair than usual -- they even

ran a double reverse -- and scored on their first four possessions.

Then came the late rally, giving Miami a sweep of the season series

against its biggest rival.

That was small consolation, however.

"We didn't beat the good teams," linebacker Zach Thomas said.

"The players let a lot of people down."

^Notes:@ Williams finished with 392 carries, breaking the team

record of 383 he set last year. ... Ogunleye finished with 15

sacks, and teammate Jason Taylor had 13. Each had one Sunday. ...

The Dolphins didn't allow a 100-yard rusher this season. ... Jets G

Brandon Moore made his first career start. ... Jets LB Mo Lewis had

two tackles in his 200th NFL game.