Dolphins at Broncos
Denver Broncos 22, Miami Dolphins 15 · School Of Finesse 🏈 ( MADDEN 27 )
Final Score
Dolphins 15 2 TD · 1 FG · 0 XP
Broncos 22 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPCam Newton 182 yds passingDe'Von Achane 73 yds rushingArron Hernandez 82 yds receivingMel Blount 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 191 · 253Passing yards 97 · 162Rushing yards 94 · 91Completions 6/14 · 10/13Yards per carry 4.3 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a tightly contested season opener, the Denver Broncos secured a 22-15 victory over the Miami Dolphins, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2029 campaign. Both teams fought hard, but the Broncos capitalized on key moments to claim their first win of the season.
Cam Newton led the Broncos' offense with a solid performance, throwing for 182 yards while his counterpart, Brett Favre, tossed two touchdown passes for the Dolphins, showcasing his veteran prowess. De'Von Achane was the standout in the backfield for Miami, rushing for 73 yards, but it was Arron Hernandez who shone as Newton's favorite target, racking up 82 receiving yards and providing crucial first downs.
Defensively, the Dolphins were led by Mel Blount, who recorded four total tackles and an interception, but it was Jaishawn Barham's sack that highlighted Miami's defensive effort. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when the Broncos managed to hold off a late Dolphins surge, effectively sealing the win with a key stop that shifted momentum in their favor.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Brett FavreQB | 6/14 | 43% | 101 | 2 | 2 | 67.8 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Cam NewtonQB | 10/13 | 77% | 182 | 2 | 2 | 118.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 19 | 73 | 3.8 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brett FavreQB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Antonio BrownWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| C.J. BaxterHB | 20 | 71 | 3.5 | 18 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam NewtonQB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 56 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Antonio BrownWR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Arron HernandezTE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 22 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 37 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| C.J. BaxterHB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Mel BlountCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah SewellSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Melkart Abou-JaoudeREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario WilliamsLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey MooreLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Willie GoodwinFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael HuffFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian UrlacherMIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake BowenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen PappoeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barron TrumpSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Peyton WoodringK | 1/1 | 0 | 36 |
| Lucas CarneiroP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| John LoveK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jackson RossP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |