Miami
Dolphins
3-7-1
29
FINAL
35
Denver
Broncos
7-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Miami Dolphins 35-29 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. The victory keeps Denver's playoff hopes alive, while the Dolphins face a challenging road ahead as they strive for postseason contention.
Leading the charge for the Broncos was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton was his favorite target, racking up 97 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey contributed on the ground with 63 rushing yards. This offensive performance proved crucial in maintaining a slim lead throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Nik Bonitto's sack disrupted Miami's rhythm, while Troy Andersen's interception sealed the deal late in the game. The Broncos' ability to capitalize on these defensive opportunities ultimately defined their success and allowed them to hold off a late Dolphins surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 25 | 15 | 287 | 3 | 1 | 122.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 14 | 277 | 2 | 3 | 69.1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 9 | 63 | 7.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Beal Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

