Denver
Broncos
0-0
23
FINAL
76
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Miami Dolphins overwhelmed the Denver Broncos with a final score of 76-23 in Week 1 of the 2027 season. The Dolphins entered the game eager to set the tone for a new season, and they certainly delivered, leaving no doubt about their intentions for the year ahead.
Malik Willis was the star of the show, throwing for an astonishing 577 yards and 10 touchdowns, showcasing both precision and power in his passing game. Nyck Harbor was his favorite target, racking up 247 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times, while De'Von Achane contributed effectively on the ground, adding 67 rushing yards to round out a dominant offensive performance.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their mark as well, with Chop Robinson recording 1.5 sacks and Lewis Cine snagging an interception, but it was the overall team effort that truly sealed the victory. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Willis connected with Harbor for a 70-yard touchdown, igniting a scoring spree that left the Broncos scrambling to respond. Miami's defense played a pivotal role in maintaining pressure throughout the game, allowing their offense to thrive and ultimately secure a resounding win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 26 | 79% | 577 | 10 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 31 | 13 | 42% | 335 | 2 | 2 | 76.6 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 10 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 7 | 247 | 35.3 | 104 | 4 | 63 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 170 | 42.5 | 141 | 2 | 85 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 149 | 14.9 | 134 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 24 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 12 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cade Stover | TE | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 32 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Moore | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey White | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Glasker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill Umanmielen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Desmond Watson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 55 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

