Miami
Dolphins
3-8
22
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
7-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 24-22 in a tightly contested Week 13 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos managed to hold off a late rally from Miami, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Bo Nix was the star of the show for Denver, throwing for 296 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense with precision. J.K. Dobbins contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 92 rushing yards to keep the Dolphins' defense honest. Courtland Sutton emerged as Nix's favorite target, amassing 132 receiving yards and making critical catches that sustained drives.
Defensively, the Broncos stepped up when it mattered most, with Brandon Jones leading the team in tackles with eight. Zach Allen contributed with a crucial sack that helped disrupt Miami's offensive rhythm, while Patrick Surtain II's key interception thwarted a potential game-winning drive for the Dolphins. This defensive stand ultimately proved to be the turning point, allowing Denver to secure the victory and maintain their playoff hopes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 35 | 21 | 296 | 3 | 0 | 115.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 18 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 67.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 15 | 92 | 6.1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 90 | 5.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence Cager | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 132 | 22.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Lawrence Cager | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Scott Miller | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Allen | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Beal Jr | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Codrington | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari Burney | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 52 |

