Denver
Broncos
1-1
40
FINAL
20
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Miami Dolphins 40-20 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Broncos solidify their position early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess against a Dolphins team struggling to find consistency.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 295 yards and connecting on multiple key plays, while RJ Harvey added a strong ground game with 81 rushing yards. Courtland Sutton was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 143 yards, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field and create mismatches against the Miami secondary. Despite a solid effort from Dolphins quarterback Brandon Clinton, who threw two touchdowns, it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Broncos' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jonathon Cooper stood out with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Dolphins' offensive line, while Patrick Surtain II's interception provided a pivotal turnover that turned the tide of the game. Miami's defense, despite Jacob Rodriguez's nine tackles, struggled to contain Denver's offensive firepower, ultimately allowing the Broncos to pull away in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 46 | 28 | 61% | 295 | 1 | 0 | 86.7 |
| Brandon Clinton | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 97 | 2 | 1 | 71.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 22 | 81 | 3.7 | — | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Brandon Clinton | QB | 14 | 50 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 27 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Von Norris | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 10 | 143 | 14.3 | 22 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 10 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Matt Roby | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matias Gonzalez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Green | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 4 | 4 | 4 | 51 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

