Miami
Dolphins
0-0
28
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 28-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive while dealing a blow to Denver's postseason aspirations. Both teams fought hard, but Miami's efficient offense proved decisive in the closing moments of the game.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Parker Washington was a standout target, racking up 129 receiving yards and making critical catches when it mattered most. On the ground, Miami was effective enough to keep the Broncos' defense on their heels, contributing to the overall offensive success.
Defensively, Miami made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, particularly with Darrell Baker Jr.'s two interceptions, which halted Denver's drives at crucial moments. Chop Robinson also put pressure on the Broncos' offense, recording a sack that disrupted their rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Baker's second interception set up a touchdown drive, solidifying Miami's lead and ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 34 | 22 | 65% | 292 | 2 | 3 | 74.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 20 | 8 | 40% | 201 | 3 | 1 | 96.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 26 | 140 | 5.4 | 32 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 129 | 64.5 | 97 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 8 | 92 | 11.5 | 56 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 32 | 1 | 42 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 37 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Beal Jr | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graham Gano | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 |

