Miami
Dolphins
5-6
35
FINAL
47
Denver
Broncos
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 47-35, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season heads into its final stretch. This high-scoring affair showcased the offensive prowess of both teams, but it was Denver that ultimately outlasted Miami in a game filled with explosive plays.
Leading the charge for the Broncos was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for an impressive 341 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Meanwhile, Evan Engram proved to be a reliable target, racking up 181 receiving yards to help propel Denver's scoring efforts. On the other side, De'Von Achane shined for Miami, rushing for 167 yards, but his efforts weren't enough to overcome the Broncos' relentless attack.
Defensively, the Dolphins struggled to contain Denver's offensive momentum, despite Zach Sieler's standout performance, which included six total tackles and three sacks. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Broncos scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that Miami could not close. With the Broncos' defense holding firm in the final minutes, Denver secured a vital victory to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 341 | 2 | 1 | 117.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 12 | 43% | 164 | 1 | 1 | 59.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 167 | 10.4 | 14 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 18 | 75 | 4.2 | 33 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 181 | 30.2 | 68 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 114 | 57.0 | 5 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 49 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Sieler | DT | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 75 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 62 |

