Broncos at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 31, Denver Broncos 26 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Broncos 26 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Dolphins 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 254 yds passingDe'Von Achane 44 yds rushingPat Freiermuth 129 yds receivingJacob Rodriguez 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 332 · 436Passing yards 254 · 253Rushing yards 78 · 183Completions 24/40 · 27/40Yards per carry 4.9 · 5.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 14 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 31-26, securing a crucial victory as the playoff race intensifies. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was Miami that ultimately emerged victorious, maintaining their momentum in the 2027 season.
Malik Willis delivered a standout performance for the Dolphins, throwing for four touchdowns and leading the offensive charge. Meanwhile, Bo Nix of the Broncos matched him with 254 passing yards, but his efforts proved insufficient to clinch the win. Pat Freiermuth was a key target for Miami, racking up 129 receiving yards and providing crucial support in the passing game.
Defensively, the Dolphins made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum. Jacob Rodriguez's nine tackles anchored the defense, while Maraad Watson recorded a sack that disrupted the Broncos' rhythm. Patrick Surtain II also contributed with a timely interception, sealing the game late in the fourth quarter and ensuring Miami's hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 24/40 | 60% | 254 | 2 | 1 | 84.7 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 27/40 | 68% | 253 | 4 | 0 | 118.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Antwan RaymondHB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 11 | 129 | 11.7 | 52 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Antwan RaymondHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Brandon JonesFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Williams NwaneriREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ GreenREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin RomaineWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip LewisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel JohnsonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey MooreREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maraad WatsonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiah CooperFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Dane BeltonSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 4 | 39 |
| Other | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 2/2 | 2 | 45 |