The Miami Dolphins delivered one of the most explosive offensive performances in NFL history on September 24, 2023, crushing the Denver Broncos 70–20 at Hard Rock Stadium. The victory moved Miami to 3–0 while Denver fell to 0–3. The Dolphins scored in every quarter and finished the afternoon with 10 touchdowns. Their 70 points marked the highest single-game total by an NFL team since Washington scored 72 in 1966.
Miami’s offense was almost impossible for Denver to stop. The Dolphins gained 726 total yards, including 350 rushing yards and 376 passing yards. They also averaged 10.2 yards per play and went 6-for-6 in the red zone. Denver managed 363 total yards but committed three turnovers, while Miami did not turn the ball over.
Final Score Table
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
| Miami Dolphins | 14 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 70 |
Match Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | September 24, 2023 |
| Venue | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Location | Miami Gardens, Florida |
| Final Score | Dolphins 70, Broncos 20 |
| Dolphins Record | 3–0 |
| Broncos Record | 0–3 |
| Attendance | 65,522 |
| Miami Total Yards | 726 |
| Denver Total Yards | 363 |
| Miami Rushing Yards | 350 |
| Denver Rushing Yards | 69 |
Tua Tagovailoa Player Stats
Tua Tagovailoa controlled the game from the opening drive and produced one of the most efficient performances of his career. He completed 23 of 26 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns without throwing an interception. His completion rate reached 88.5%, and he finished with a remarkable 155.8 passer rating. He played just over three quarters before Miami turned to Mike White.
Tagovailoa also started the game perfectly. He completed his first 17 pass attempts and finished the first half 16-for-16 for 206 yards and two touchdowns. His connection with Tyreek Hill produced an early 54-yard touchdown, while his short touchdown pass to De’Von Achane added another highlight. Tua’s performance helped Miami build a huge advantage before the fourth quarter.
Miami Dolphins Passing Stats
| Player | C/ATT | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | 23/26 | 309 | 4 | 0 | 155.8 |
| Mike White | 2/2 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Team Total | 25/28 | 376 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
De’Von Achane and Raheem Mostert Stats
De’Von Achane became the breakout star of the afternoon. The rookie running back rushed for 203 yards on only 18 carries, averaging 11.3 yards per attempt. He scored two rushing touchdowns and added two receiving touchdowns. His 67-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter capped Miami’s scoring and pushed his rushing total above 200 yards.
Raheem Mostert was equally important and finished with 82 rushing yards on 13 carries. He scored three rushing touchdowns and caught seven passes for 60 yards and another touchdown. Together, Achane and Mostert produced eight touchdowns and hundreds of yards of offense, turning Miami’s running game into the central story of the afternoon.
Miami Rushing Stats
| Player | Carries | Yards | Avg. | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Von Achane | 18 | 203 | 11.3 | 67 | 2 |
| Raheem Mostert | 13 | 82 | 6.3 | 20 | 3 |
| Jeff Wilson Jr. | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 8 | 0 |
| Salvon Ahmed | — | — | — | — | — |
| Team Total | 43 | 350 | 8.1 | 67 | 5 |
Tyreek Hill and Miami Receiving Stats
Tyreek Hill continued his spectacular start to the 2023 season with nine receptions for 157 yards and one touchdown. His biggest play came on Miami’s opening possession when he caught a 54-yard touchdown from Tagovailoa. Hill’s speed immediately created separation and helped establish the tone for the Dolphins’ offensive attack.
Mostert also played a major role as a receiver, while Achane added 30 receiving yards and two touchdown catches. Braxton Berrios contributed two receptions for 33 yards, and Robbie Chosen provided one of the afternoon’s biggest explosive plays with a 68-yard touchdown reception from Mike White in the fourth quarter.
Miami Receiving Stats
| Player | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | 11 | 9 | 157 | 54 | 1 |
| Raheem Mostert | 7 | 7 | 60 | 19 | 1 |
| De’Von Achane | 4 | 4 | 30 | 17 | 2 |
| Braxton Berrios | 2 | 2 | 33 | 22 | 0 |
| Robbie Chosen | 1 | 1 | 68 | 68 | 1 |
| Durham Smythe | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
Russell Wilson and Broncos Player Stats
Russell Wilson produced respectable passing numbers despite Denver’s heavy defeat. He completed 23 of 38 attempts for 306 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Wilson also absorbed one sack for a 12-yard loss and finished with an 83.9 passer rating. He connected with Courtland Sutton for Denver’s first touchdown during the opening quarter.
Courtland Sutton led Denver’s receiving group with eight catches for 91 yards and one touchdown. Jerry Jeudy added five receptions for 81 yards, while Marvin Mims Jr. recorded three catches for 73 yards. Mims also delivered Denver’s final touchdown with a spectacular 99-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter, giving the Broncos one of their few major highlights.
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Denver Passing and Receiving Stats
| Player | Passing / Receiving | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | 23/38 passing | 306 | 1 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | 8 receptions | 91 | 1 | — |
| Jerry Jeudy | 5 receptions | 81 | 0 | — |
| Marvin Mims Jr. | 3 receptions | 73 | 0 | — |
| Javonte Williams | 2 receptions | 23 | 0 | — |
| Samaje Perine | 2 receptions | 15 | 0 | — |
Broncos Rushing and Team Statistics
Denver’s rushing attack struggled badly against Miami. The Broncos finished with only 69 rushing yards on 20 attempts, averaging 3.5 yards per carry. Javonte Williams led the group with 42 yards on 11 carries, while Jaleel McLaughlin managed 15 yards on five carries. Samaje Perine added nine rushing yards on three attempts.
The larger problem was Denver’s inability to slow Miami down. The Dolphins recorded 30 first downs compared with Denver’s 16 and dominated total yardage 726–363. Miami also controlled possession for 33:21 and converted 5 of 9 third downs. Denver went 3-for-12 on third down and committed three turnovers.
Team Comparison Table
| Statistic | Broncos | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 16 | 30 |
| Total Plays | 59 | 71 |
| Total Yards | 363 | 726 |
| Passing Yards | 294 | 376 |
| Rushing Yards | 69 | 350 |
| Yards per Play | 6.2 | 10.2 |
| Third Down | 3/12 | 5/9 |
| Red Zone | 1/4 | 6/6 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 7-46 | 6-55 |
| Time of Possession | 26:39 | 33:21 |
Important Game Moments
Miami set the tone almost immediately. On the Dolphins’ third play, Tagovailoa found Hill for a 54-yard touchdown. Achane then scored an eight-yard rushing touchdown to make it 14–0. Denver responded with Wilson’s 12-yard touchdown pass to Sutton, but Miami continued scoring and ended the first quarter with a 14–7 lead.
The second quarter turned the game into a rout. Achane caught a four-yard touchdown pass, Mostert scored twice on the ground, and Denver managed only two field goals. Miami entered halftime with a 35–13 advantage. Mostert added another rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the second half, while Achane finished the scoring with his 67-yard run.
The Turning Point
The biggest turning point came during the second quarter when Miami repeatedly converted long drives into touchdowns while Denver struggled to create defensive stops. The Dolphins scored touchdowns on five of their first six first-half drives, with their only other first-half possession ending after a failed fourth-down attempt. That efficiency allowed Miami to build a 22-point halftime advantage.
Denver also hurt itself with turnovers. Sutton lost two fumbles, both forced by Dolphins safety Jevon Holland. One helped Miami score a Mostert touchdown before halftime, while the second led to another Mostert touchdown in the third quarter. Those plays made an already difficult afternoon even harder for Denver.
Final Match Summary
The September 24, 2023 meeting between the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos became one of the most memorable games of the 2023 NFL season. Miami won 70–20 while setting franchise records for points and total offense. The Dolphins finished with 726 yards, including 350 rushing yards, and scored 10 touchdowns. Achane and Mostert combined for eight touchdowns, while Tagovailoa delivered four touchdown passes without an interception.
For Denver, Wilson threw for 306 yards and one touchdown, but the Broncos could not keep pace with Miami’s explosive offense. Sutton had 91 receiving yards, while Mims provided Denver’s final score with a 99-yard kickoff return. The result dropped Denver to 0–3 and gave Miami a perfect 3–0 start. The 70–20 final score remains the defining statistic from one of the Dolphins’ most dominant performances.
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