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Update: Denver’s defense absolutely demolished in 70-20 route by Miami.
The Denver Broncos need a win to save their season in its infancy. They face a very tough playoff-caliber opponent in the Miami Dolphins and in a place where Denver has always struggled to win. The biggest matchup will be Pat Surtain shadowing Tyreek Hill. With Jaylen Waddle out of the game with a concussion, that matchup could end up being the deciding factor today.
Kickoff is set for 11:00 a.m. Mile High time on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The game will air on CBS with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), and Melanie Collins (sideline) announcing. You can also check to see if the game will air in your city here or check your local Broncos radio network affiliate stations.
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Broncos vs. Dolphins in-game updates
Report: #Broncos CB Patrick Surtain will follow #Dolphin star WR Tyreek Hill during the game, via @CameronWolfe
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 24, 2023
Surtain is wearing a shirt saluting his dad ahead of big battle with Tyreek Hill. Who was on staff with the Dolphins last year.
Is this the best WR1/CB1 matchup… https://t.co/S6DwPYCflI pic.twitter.com/fU9spjQ1YE
Father-son respect. pic.twitter.com/GfbRafsRWp
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 24, 2023
#Broncos getting loose as #Dolphins take field in their all white fit. #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/OXdOD7oki3
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 24, 2023
The Insiders on @NFLGameDay: #Broncos coach Sean Payton took it upon himself to reduce the verbiage for Russell Wilson; #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and WR AJ Brown are on the same page; Jerome Ford starts for the #Browns; And Cleveland got some good news on Nick Chubb’s knee. pic.twitter.com/0XTpHtJ4ud
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 24, 2023
#broncos CB Pat Surtain II has played #dolphins WR Tyreek Hill once in his career. Week 13, 2021 KC def. DEN 22-9. Hill had 2 rec on 5 targets for 22 rec yards & 0 rec TD in game. Surtain was targeted once in primary coverage vs Hill and picked that pass off.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 24, 2023
Miami sideline in full shade. Denver sideline in full sunshine. The design of the canopies here is quite intentional. pic.twitter.com/yiy5CHUqRR
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
Broncos call tails. Denver wins. Broncos defer their option.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
Miami ball first.
The Broncos are 3-0 on coin tosses this season.
Captains for the coin toss today: Wilson, Dixon, McGlinchey.
Broncos open with Drew Sanders starting. Three ILBs.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
Well. 54 TD Tua to Tyreek, Biggest fear coming in has been realized. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) September 24, 2023
CHEETAH DOES IT AGAIN #FinsUp
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) September 24, 2023
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Well that was fast. Tua to Tyreek for 54 yards. Said before game I thought he would have a reception of more than 37.5 yards. That was too easy. #Dolphins lead #Broncos 7-0. Drive took 1:23 on 3 plays. It covered 75 yards. Not even sure who blew the coverage bc he was so open.…
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 24, 2023
Russ to Sutton DEEP but Courtland couldn’t maintain possession in bounds.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
Broncos three and out
This Broncos defense is getting gashed
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 24, 2023
The Dolphins ALREADY have 121 yards of offense.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
There has only been 5 minutes of football played
Dolphins up 14-0.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
With 6 left in the first.
Since Week 14 of last year, only 2 teams have allowed more touchdowns per game than the Broncos.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
This didn’t start with the change in defensive coordinators, folks.
After the lightning strike on the first drive, Miami went surgical. Downfield blocking dominant. 14-0, Miami.
Total yards:
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
Dolphins 156
Broncos 5
#Dolphins already up 14-0 over the #Broncos
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 24, 2023
156 yards to 5 right now.
Rookie Devon Achane scores pic.twitter.com/BLHd7xCUldhttps://t.co/sIk85z7rGN
Two play and the Broncos are already in Dolphins territory.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
Old school Javonte Williams breaking of a tackle. #Broncos offense in rhythm in passing game on this drive. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 24, 2023
Broncos respond with a great drive:
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
Pass game working as well as run game.
Russell Wilson gets out of the pocket on third down and finds Sutton on the second-reaction play for a TD. #Broncos needed that. And they did it as part of a nice, long drive too.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) September 24, 2023
14-7 Dolphins, 1:12 left in the first quarter.
3️⃣ ➡️ 1️⃣4️⃣
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 24, 2023
: #DENvsMIA on CBS or @ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/aUR59ZXKbY
10 play, 75, 5:19
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) September 24, 2023
Wilson again was superb. He has been terrific early all 3 games.
5 of 7, 61, TD. #9sports
#Broncos back in the three-down look to start this drive: Allen, Jonathan Harris and Purcell.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) September 24, 2023
Zach Allen blew up first play. but Tua to Tyreek again for 19. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) September 24, 2023
Broncos jumped AGAIN but didn't matter since they gained 17 on the ground.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 24, 2023
Dolphins shredding the #Broncos defense in every way imaginable. Only time Dolphins get slowed is when they have a penalty.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) September 24, 2023
Tua has yet to throw an incompletion.
— Matt Schubert (@MattDSchubert) September 24, 2023
Devon Achane has yet to not look like a golden god.
Dolphins score again on a pretty play. No look shovel pass to rookie RB Achane.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 24, 2023
#Broncos 7#Dolphins 21
Tua doesn’t have an incomplete pass.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
12/12
155 yards
2 TDs
158.3 passer rating
Tough catch by the rook. @marvindmims | : CBS or @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/5NBw5HbXjY
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 24, 2023
A flag wipes away a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 24, 2023
Broncos settle for a field goal after driving down the field.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 24, 2023
Wil Lutz is GOOD from 31 yards#Broncos 10#Dolphins 21
Russell Wilson isn’t the problem:
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
He’s looked good today:
8/12
114 yards
1 TD
125 passer rating
Denver is now averaging 2.81 points per possession. Terrific.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
The Broncos are giving up 3.84 points per possession. Abysmal.
As the Dolphins start their fourth drive today, the #Broncos last 10 defensive possessions back to the 6:47 mark of 2Q last week vs. Washington:
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) September 24, 2023
TD, FG, TD, mFG, TD, TD, Punt, TD, TD, TD.
THE BRONCOS FORCE A TURNOVER ON DOWNS.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
HUGE.
HUGE play by Denver's defense.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) September 24, 2023
The Dolphins go for it on fourth-and-1 at their own 34-yard line, and the Broncos get the stop.
Broncos get the ball after halftime, so this could be a massive swing.
Following the turnover on downs, the Broncos got the ball at MAIMI’s 33 yard line.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
The Broncos ended up LOSING yards on the drive.
Broncos have no answer for Tyreek who was thankfully down
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 24, 2023
Dolphins score again with a 20 yard touchdown run. #FireVanceJoseph#Broncos 10#Dolphins 28
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 24, 2023
OH MY
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
Courtland Sutton fumbles.
Dolphins about to score. Again.
The Dolphins score AGAIN.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
They have 35 points… IN THE FIRST HALF
This is the first time in 206 games that the Broncos have given up at least 35 points in the first half.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
The last time the Broncos did that was on Oct. 24, 2010 vs. Oakland.
Marvin Mims WIDE OPEN for a big-time play.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
Another penalty wipes out a second Broncos touchdown.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 24, 2023
Right through Courtland Sutton’s hands. Great ball by Russ
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
The Broncos are losing 35-13 at halftime.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
This is worse than anyone could have thought.
The Dolphins have all FIVE of top-5 fastest @NextGenStats top NFL ball carrier speeds this season.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 24, 2023
1. Tyreek Hill, 22.07 MPH, Week 3 vs DEN
2. Tyreek Hill, 21.66, WK1 vs LAC
3. Raheem Mostert, 21.62, WK2 vs NE
4. Tyreek Hill, 21.52, WK1 vs LAC
5. De'Von Achane, 21.5, WK3 vs DEN
Denver #Broncos, Longest Gains of the 2023 Season
— Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) September 24, 2023
1 Marvin Mims, 60 yards
2 Marvin Mims, 53 yards
3 Brandon Johnson, 50 yards
4 Marvin Mims, 45 yards
5 Marvin Mims, 38 yards
6 Marvin Mims, 30 yards
7 Courtland Sutton, 21 yards
Marvin Mims: 8 targets
Courtland Sutton: 21 targets
Josey Jewell (groin) won’t return. Drew Sanders is up
— Jon Heath (@ByJonHeath) September 24, 2023
Randy Gregory in coverage on Tyreek Hill on third down.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
It did not work.
Yet another explosive play for Dolphins rookie RB De’Von Achane. #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/bmyqlq0Kfc
— Jaime Eisner (@JaimeEisner) September 24, 2023
Tua with TWO incompletions on this drive.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
Miami gets cute on third-and-goal from the 1 with an empty backfield, but it doesn’t matter. Mostert runs up the gut for a 1-yard touchdown on fourth-and-goal.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
Courtland Sutton loses his second fumble of the game as Jevon Holland knocks it loose again.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) September 24, 2023
Miami takes over at its own 23-yard line.
Raheem Mostert scores his fourth touchdown of the day.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) September 24, 2023
49-13, Miami.
The over/under in the Broncos-Dolphins game was 48.5 point.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
The Dolphins have covered it all. In the third quarter. They have 49.
Now it's a pick from Russell Wilson on tipped ball. Dolphins at the #Broncos 8. Can they top 60 points for the game?
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) September 24, 2023
#Dolphins have 56 points on the board against the #Broncos
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 24, 2023
Will they go for the record? pic.twitter.com/XKArFzxjEphttps://t.co/aR4SFhayS2
Tua has the ballcap on. His day is done. Mike White is in.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
Broncos starters force the Dolphins backups to punt.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 24, 2023
The Dolphins starters never punted.
Toiling in the soil!! SMH 2 you deserve better
— PAT SURTAINl (@psurtain23) September 24, 2023
And the Broncos set a record.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
Most points allowed in Broncos history.
63.
First 60-burger in Denver annals.
Rookie Marvin Mims Jr. returns a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) September 24, 2023
He's been one of the few bright spots today.
The #Broncos score quickly off a KR touchdown and now the #Dolphins are back on offense.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 24, 2023
The single record for points in a game is 72, will they go for it?pic.twitter.com/04ev0eKODEhttps://t.co/p3Xbnyc9DY
That's 10 touchdowns for Miami. Today.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) September 24, 2023
Incredible.
Franchise record for points allowed: 70
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 24, 2023
Franchise record for yards allowed: 670
Dolphins 70, Broncos 20
The worst game in Broncos history
Old NFL record for yards in a game was 722 for LA Rams vs. New York Yanks on September 28, 1951. Dolphins now at 726
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) September 24, 2023
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