Miami
Dolphins
8-3
27
FINAL
21
Denver
Broncos
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 27-21. The victory was crucial for the Dolphins as they continue to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive AFC landscape.
Offensively, De'Von Achane shined for Miami, racking up 131 rushing yards and proving to be a key component of their ground game. On the other side, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix showcased his arm with 181 passing yards and two touchdown passes, keeping his team in the hunt until the final whistle. Courtland Sutton also contributed significantly, leading Denver's receiving corps with 64 yards.
Defensively, the Dolphins made critical plays that influenced the outcome, particularly with Tyrel Dodson's interception that shifted momentum in Miami's favor. Joshua Uche added pressure with a sack that disrupted Nix's rhythm. The game turned in the second half as Miami's defense tightened, allowing them to hold off a late-game surge from the Broncos, ultimately sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 181 | 2 | 1 | 96.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 79 | 1 | 1 | 108.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 20 | 131 | 6.5 | 22 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 71 | 5.9 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 13 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 35 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

