Miami
Dolphins
2-9
21
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
11-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 24-21. With playoff implications on the line in Week 13 of the 2026 season, both teams were looking to bolster their standings in the league. The Broncos emerged victorious, securing a crucial win at home.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 226 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. On the receiving end, Evan Engram was instrumental, racking up 98 yards and providing a reliable target throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Miami's Omarion Hampton delivered a strong performance on the ground, rushing for 100 yards, but it wasn't enough to tilt the game in their favor.
Defensively, the Broncos put together a solid effort, with Justin Strnad contributing with a key sack that disrupted Miami’s momentum at a critical juncture. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Denver’s defense stifled a potential game-winning drive from the Dolphins, forcing a turnover on downs. Jacob Rodriguez led the Dolphins with seven total tackles, but it was not enough to overcome the Broncos' late-game resilience.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 36 | 21 | 226 | 1 | 0 | 86.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 17 | 214 | 1 | 0 | 99.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 20 | 49 | 2.5 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

