MIAMI − LaDainian Tomlinson, the last Jet to leave the losing locker room inside Sun Life Stadium on Sunday, refused to issue a decision regarding his possible retirement following the 19-17 loss, citing a need to step back from his emotional state to make a measured decision.

“I’m not going to say yes or no,” said Tomlinson, offering a timetable of three weeks to decide.

PLAY JETS KEEP 'EM OR DUMP 'EM

Tomlinson, 32, made an early push with six carries for 33 yards and continued to find openings past halftime, running for 79 total yards. He surpassed former Pittsburgh Steelers tailback Jerome Bettis to stand in fifth place on the NFL’s all-time rushing list with 13,684 yards. Former Jet Curtis Martin is in fourth place with 14,101 yards.

Tomlinson maintained that he will evaluate his opportunities in the offseason, and made clear that he would like to re-join the Jets for a third season in green and white. He is also open to signing elsewhere for the right situation, but will discuss any possibilities with his wife, who gave birth to their second child in September.

PHOTOS: JETS SEASON ENDS IN MIAMI

The future Hall of Famer was not the only one to reach a milestone.

Shonn Greene rushed for 55 yards, eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his three-year career.

LINE JUMPERS
Where were Sanchez’s blockers in such a hurry to get to?

The Jets were flagged for five false starts in the first half. Pro Bowler D’Brickashaw Ferguson drew two penalties; tight end Matthew Mulligan was also called for two. Wayne Hunter, struggling again, was called for the other false start.

Mulligan, meanwhile, hurt the team with a personal foul penalty that cost the offense 15 yards early in the third quarter.

TAYLOR HANS 'EM UP
There were displays of gratitude for Dolphins pass rusher Jason Taylor at Sun Life Stadium for his last game before retirement. In front of one entrance was a display case featuring game-worn cleats and an autographed football. Taylor was sent out as the Dolphins’ lone captain for the midfield coin toss before kickoff.

“We thank you for 13 sensational years,” Miami owner Stephen Ross said. “You are one of the greatest to wear the aqua and orange.”

Taylor, 37, leads all active players with 139½ sacks, which ranks sixth all-time. He has six fumble returns for touchdowns, an NFL record. He played with the Jets last season and the Redskins before that. He spent all but those two seasons in Miami.

Taylor bought space on a billboard near the stadium and used the space to thank the Miami fans.

Taylor was lifted by teammates and carried off the field.

KERLEY CONTRIBUTES
The most clutch Jet was one of the most inexperienced.

Rookie wideout Jeremy Kerley contributed in all facets of the game, collecting 154 all-purpose yards as he completed a 41-yard pass off a direct snap, ran a 16-yard end around, returned two punts and hauled in six receptions for 71 yards.

MOORE’S MARCH
The uneven play of Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore made clear why Miami’s management will be in the market for a quarterback during the offseason.

Two of Moore’s attempts at moving the ball through the air were intercepted by the Jets. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie, covering wideout Brian Hartline tightly, pounced on the first try. Cromartie was on Hartline for the second, too, but safety Brodney Pool pounced on the opportunity, stepping in front of Hartline.

Moore came through when the Dolphins needed him most, though, engineering the longest drive in franchise history. He managed the win by completing 22 of 32 passes for 135 yards.

MIAMI INTERESTED IN PETTINE
The Daily News has learned that the Dolphins have some level of interest in defensive coordinator Mike Pettine for their head coaching job. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has also been linked to Miami.

INJURY UPDATE
Middle linebacker David Harris (calf) left the game and did not return… Matt Slauson will have an MRI on his left shoulder. He initially injured it last season and said that it affected his play in the past few weeks.

WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR
The Jets will face the NFC West next season with road trips to Seattle, Tennessee, Jacksonville and St. Louis. They will host the 49ers and Raiders, as well as the Arizona Cardinals.