Miami
Dolphins
0-11
16
FINAL
14
Denver
Broncos
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 16-14 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to secure a crucial win as they jockey for playoff positioning, making every point crucial down the stretch.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins' offense with an impressive 196 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Ollie Gordon II contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 60 rushing yards and proving vital in keeping the chains moving. The Dolphins' ability to balance their attack helped them maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Defensively, the Broncos made some key plays to keep the game close, with Alex Singleton leading the way with eight total tackles. However, it was Jahdae Barron's interception that provided a pivotal moment, giving Denver a chance to take the lead late in the game. Despite the Broncos' defensive efforts, they fell just short, unable to capitalize on their opportunities as Miami held off their late-game surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 30 | 18 | 196 | 0 | 1 | 65.4 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 31 | 17 | 193 | 1 | 0 | 84.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 60 | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BJ Ojulari | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baylon Spector | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 47 |

