Miami
Dolphins
2-5
17
FINAL
27
Denver
Broncos
0-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in a crucial Week 13 matchup, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season approaches its climax. Both teams entered with high stakes, vying for momentum and positioning in the playoff race, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the star of the night for Denver, throwing for 300 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. His top target, Courtland Sutton, contributed significantly with 80 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and creating opportunities for the Broncos' offense. The combination of Nix's precision and Sutton's reliability proved too much for Miami's defense to handle.
Defensively, the Broncos held their ground against a potent Dolphins offense, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing critical mistakes. Miami's Malaki Starks led the game in tackles with eight, but Denver's ability to stifle the run game and pressure the quarterback was evident throughout. The turning point came in the second half when a key stop by the Broncos' defense allowed their offense to extend the lead, ultimately sealing the victory and keeping their playoff aspirations alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 38 | 27 | 71% | 300 | 2 | 0 | 111.7 |
| Dan Marino | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 193 | 1 | 0 | 90.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 36 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 18 | 52 | 2.9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dan Marino | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 37 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Tampa Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 47 |

