Dolphins at Broncos
Denver Broncos 42, Miami Dolphins 17 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Dolphins 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Broncos 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPBo Nix 242 yds passingDe'Von Achane 65 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 216 yds receivingJimmie Ward 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 278 · 360Passing yards 137 · 242Rushing yards 141 · 118Completions 12/22 · 12/12Yards per carry 8.8 · 5.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
The Denver Broncos decisively topped the Miami Dolphins 42-17 in a Week 13 showdown that showcased their offensive firepower. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos delivered a statement performance, solidifying their position in the playoff race.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the standout for Denver, throwing for an impressive 242 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing both accuracy and poise in the pocket. His top target, Jaylen Waddle, had a phenomenal game, racking up 216 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat to the Dolphins' secondary. Despite the efforts of Miami's De'Von Achane, who led the ground game with 65 rushing yards, the Dolphins struggled to keep pace with Denver's aerial assault.
Defensively, the Broncos made their mark with Jimmie Ward leading the charge. Ward not only registered a sack but also came up with a crucial interception, helping to stifle Miami's offensive momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Ward's interception set up another touchdown for the Broncos, propelling them to a commanding lead that the Dolphins could never recover from.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 12/22 | 55% | 157 | 1 | 2 | 54.5 |
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 12/12 | 100% | 242 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 12 | 65 | 5.4 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 61 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 11 | 56 | 5.1 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Greg DulcichTE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 39 | 0 | 44 | 1 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 8 | 216 | 27.0 | 28 | 4 | 56 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle LouisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PhillipsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne AndersonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||
| Jimmie WardWILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||
| Bradley PinionP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley PattersonK | 1/1 | 2 | 46 |
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
