Miami
Dolphins
5-6
35
FINAL
21
Denver
Broncos
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins topped the Denver Broncos 35-21 in a decisive Week 13 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its conclusion. Both teams entered the contest with hopes of improving their standings, but it was Miami that emerged victorious with a strong performance on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Malik Willis led the Dolphins' offense, throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Kaytron Allen contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 84 rushing yards, while Will Kacmarek was the top target in the passing game, amassing 73 receiving yards to keep the chains moving and the defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Dolphins made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jacob Rodriguez recorded a sack, while Willie Gay Jr. intercepted a pass, adding pressure and creating turnovers that shifted momentum. The pivotal moment came late in the second half when Gay's interception thwarted a drive by the Broncos, allowing Miami to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 215 | 2 | 0 | 103.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 175 | 1 | 1 | 95.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 12 | 46 | 3.8 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 19 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 40 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 47 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 56 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

