Denver
Broncos
4-3
48
FINAL
13
Miami
Dolphins
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos defeated the Miami Dolphins 48-13 in Week 8 of the 2028 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning, and the Broncos made a statement with this resounding victory.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for three touchdowns and helping his team build an insurmountable lead. Mike Washington Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 82 rushing yards, while the Dolphins' Malik Willis showcased his arm talent, finishing with 225 passing yards but unable to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Ja'Quan McMillian making a game-changing impact by intercepting three passes. Talanoa Hufanga added to the pressure with a sack, disrupting Miami's offensive rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when McMillian's third interception shifted momentum firmly in Denver's favor, sealing the game and leaving the Dolphins scrambling for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 45 | 22 | 225 | 0 | 6 | 24.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 22 | 16 | 139 | 3 | 0 | 128.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 18 | 82 | 4.6 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 12 | 30 | 2.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin Klein | TE | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Brown | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Decker DeGraaf | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Sullivan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rico Ridgeway | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 2 | 2 | 6 | 53 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 56 |

