Miami
Dolphins
1-4
13
FINAL
28
Denver
Broncos
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 13 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Miami Dolphins 28-13, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a postseason spot, the Broncos' victory gives them a significant boost as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 250 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his growing chemistry with the receiving corps. Jaylen Waddle was a standout target, racking up 112 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground with 95 rushing yards, helping the Broncos maintain control of the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were effective in stifling Miami's offense, limiting their scoring potential. The game turned when Denver's defense forced a crucial turnover in the second quarter, allowing Nix and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. While Jacob Rodriguez of the Dolphins recorded eight total tackles, it was not enough to swing momentum back in Miami's favor as the Broncos held on for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 38 | 22 | 58% | 250 | 2 | 0 | 95.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 30 | 11 | 37% | 106 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 95 | 7.9 | 53 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 12 | 75 | 6.3 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 70 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Grant | SS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 54 |

