Miami
Dolphins
10-2
28
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
10-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 28-24, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams battled for a chance at the championship, but it was the Dolphins who emerged victorious in this intense showdown.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for Miami, showcasing his dual-threat capability by throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for an impressive 100 yards. He connected frequently with Caleb Douglas, who racked up 105 receiving yards, providing crucial support in key moments. On the other side, Bo Nix of the Broncos had an impressive day as well, passing for 299 yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Dolphins made critical plays to maintain their lead, with Malaki Starks leading the charge with eight total tackles. Zach Sieler contributed with a key sack that put pressure on Nix during a pivotal drive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Miami's defense held firm, preventing the Broncos from completing a comeback and sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 40 | 26 | 65% | 299 | 0 | 1 | 76.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 228 | 3 | 1 | 105.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 100 | 11.1 | 49 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 15 | 83 | 5.5 | 30 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 38 | 3.2 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 6 | 2 | 0.3 | โ | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 105 | 15.0 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 22 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aqib Talib | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Stephens | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Cunningham | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Fowler Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

