Final2023 Week 3

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins, Week 3 2023

Denver Broncos

Away

20

Miami Dolphins

HomeWon

70

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos760720
Dolphins1421142170

DEN 20MIA 70 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tua Tagovailoa

    MIA · QB

    28.4PPR pts

    23/26, 309 YDS, 4 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    De'Von Achane

    MIA · RB

    51.3PPR pts

    18 ATT, 203 YDS, 2 TD, 4 REC, 30 REC YDS, 2 REC TD

  • Broncos leader

    Courtland Sutton

    DEN · WR

    19.1PPR pts

    8 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Marvin Mims Jr.

    DEN · WR

    1 TD

Dolphins 70, Broncos 20: Miami leads from start to finish

Miami led 35–13 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Denver 35–7 after the break to win 70–20. The Dolphins finished with a 726–363 edge in total offense and averaged 10.2 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Broncos went 3-for-12 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Dolphins kept the ball for 33:21 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 13 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +4.0 yards/play MIA 10.2 · DEN 6.2
  • +3 turnover margin MIA 0 turnovers
  • +363 total yards MIA 726 · DEN 363

Game Highlights

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Why the Dolphins Won

Miami won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Dolphins
BroncosStatDolphins
6.2Yards per play10.2
3Turnovers0
363Total yards726
Other team stats
59Plays71
25%Third-down conversion56%
26:39Time of possession33:21

Scoring Summary

The Dolphins scored 10 touchdowns; the Broncos scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlayDENMIA
1st quarter
13:37MIATua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 54-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP07
6:31MIADe'Von Achane 8-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP014
1:12DENRussell Wilson → Courtland Sutton, 12-yard TDWil Lutz XP714
2nd quarter
10:16MIATua Tagovailoa → De'Von Achane, 4-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP721
6:36DENWil Lutz 31-yard FG1021
1:49MIARaheem Mostert 20-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP1028
1:29MIARaheem Mostert 3-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP1035
0:03DENWil Lutz 25-yard FG1335
3rd quarter
7:48MIARaheem Mostert 1-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP1342
0:29MIATua Tagovailoa → Raheem Mostert, 19-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP1349
4th quarter
14:55MIATua Tagovailoa → De'Von Achane, 10-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP1356
9:05MIAMike White → Robbie Chosen, 68-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP1363
8:50DENMarvin Mims Jr. 99-yard kickoff return TDWil Lutz XP2063
8:01MIADe'Von Achane 67-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP2070

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Dolphins, Week 3 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. De'Von AchaneMIARB51.3 PTSRB1
  2. Raheem MostertMIARB45.2 PTSRB2
  3. Tyreek HillMIAWR30.7 PTSWR4
  4. Tua TagovailoaMIAQB28.4 PTSQB2

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB28.4QB223/2630940———155.8Start/Sit →
Russell WilsonDENQB15.2QB2023/3830611———83.9
Mike WhiteMIAQB6.6QB282/267101-10158.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
De'Von AchaneMIARB51.3RB1RB18203244302
Raheem MostertMIARB45.2RB2RB1382377601
Tyreek HillMIAWR30.7WR4WR———1191571
Courtland SuttonDENWR19.1WR14WR———118911Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR16.6WR23WR13053730
Robbie ChosenMIAWR13.8WR30WR———11681
Jerry JeudyDENWR13.1WR34WR———75810Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB8.5RB27RB1142032230Start/Sit →
Chris BrooksMIARB6.6RB37RB9660————Start/Sit →
Braxton BerriosMIAWR5.3WR78WR———22330Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineDENRB4.4RB50RB39032150Start/Sit →
Brandon JohnsonDENWR3.2WR92WR———32120
Durham SmytheMIATE2.5TE40TE———11150Start/Sit →
River CracraftMIAWR2.3WR100WR———11130
Nate AdkinsDENTE2.1TE46TE———11110Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB1.5RB70RB5150————Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE0.0—TE———2000Start/Sit →
Chris ManhertzDENTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Julian HillMIATE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR59 snaps95%
  2. Adam TrautmanTE54 snaps87%
  3. Jerry JeudyWR47 snaps76%
  4. Brandon JohnsonWR37 snaps60%
  5. Javonte WilliamsRB26 snaps42%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton31%, 11 targets
  2. Jerry Jeudy19%, 7 targets
  3. Marvin Mims14%, 5 targets
  4. Samaje Perine8%, 3 targets
  5. Javonte Williams8%, 3 targets
  6. Other19%, 7 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Javonte Williams55%, 11 carries
  2. Jaleel McLaughlin25%, 5 carries
  3. Samaje Perine15%, 3 carries
  4. Marvin Mims5%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Julian HillTE57 snaps78%
  2. Robbie ChosenWR42 snaps58%
  3. Tyreek HillWR39 snaps53%
  4. Raheem MostertRB37 snaps51%
  5. Braxton BerriosWR37 snaps51%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Tyreek Hill39%, 11 targets
  2. Raheem Mostert25%, 7 targets
  3. De'Von Achane14%, 4 targets
  4. Braxton Berrios7%, 2 targets
  5. Robbie Chosen4%, 1 targets
  6. Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share41 carries

  1. De'Von Achane44%, 18 carries
  2. Raheem Mostert32%, 13 carries
  3. Chris Brooks22%, 9 carries
  4. Mike White2%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR5995%1131%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE5487%26%0
Julian HillMIATE5778%14%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR4776%719%0
Brandon JohnsonDENWR3760%38%0
Robbie ChosenMIAWR4258%14%0
Tyreek HillMIAWR3953%1139%0
Raheem MostertMIARB3751%725%13
Braxton BerriosMIAWR3751%27%0
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR3447%00%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB2642%38%11
De'Von AchaneMIARB3041%414%18
Durham SmytheMIATE2636%14%0
River CracraftMIAWR2534%14%0
Samaje PerineDENRB1931%38%3
Marvin MimsDENWR1524%514%1
Chris ManhertzDENTE1321%13%0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR1321%00%0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB1321%00%5
Chris BrooksMIARB1318%00%9
Nate AdkinsDENTE610%13%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+33.6De'Von Achane51.3 PTS vs 17.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−3.3Javonte Williams8.5 PTS vs 11.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume19.7 xFPRaheem Mostert45.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB45.219.7+25.551%30% car—01330%725%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR19.118.4+0.795%31% tgt—000%1131%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR30.718.4+12.353%39% tgt—000%1139%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB51.317.7+33.641%42% car—01842%414%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB15.216.0−0.8100%38 att—3800%00%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB8.511.8−3.342%55% car—01155%38%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR13.111.7+1.476%19% tgt—000%719%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB28.410.9+17.579%26 att—2600%00%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR10.69.0+1.624%14% tgt—015%514%
Samaje PerineDEN · RB4.46.8−2.431%15% car—0315%38%
Chris BrooksMIA · RB6.65.5+1.118%21% car—0921%00%
Brandon JohnsonDEN · —3.25.0−1.860%8% tgt—000%38%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE0.03.3−3.387%6% tgt—000%26%
Braxton BerriosMIA · WR5.33.3+2.051%7% tgt—000%27%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB1.53.1−1.621%25% car—0525%00%
Chris ManhertzDEN · TE0.01.7−1.721%3% tgt—000%13%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE2.51.7+0.836%4% tgt—000%14%
Julian HillMIA · TE0.01.7−1.778%4% tgt—000%14%
Nate AdkinsDEN · TE2.11.7+0.410%3% tgt—000%13%
River CracraftMIA · WR2.31.7+0.634%4% tgt—000%14%
Robbie ChosenMIA · WR13.81.7+12.158%4% tgt—000%14%
Mike WhiteMIA · QB6.61.5+5.121%2 att—212%00%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB0.01.2−1.2—5% car—025%00%

Team totals: Broncos 36 targets and 20 carries; Dolphins 28 targets and 43 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson

DEN · QB · 15.2 pts on 16.0 expected

23 of 38 passing for 306 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.0 expected.

Tua Tagovailoa Ran hot

MIA · QB · 28.4 pts on 10.9 expected

23 of 26 passing for 309 yards, 4 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Courtland Sutton Strong role

DEN · WR · 19.1 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (31% of the team's), 8 catches for 91 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (11).

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Raheem Mostert Ran hot

MIA · RB · 45.2 pts on 19.7 expected

7 targets (25% of the team's), 7 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown; 13 carries (30% of the team's) for 82 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Tyreek Hill Ran hot

MIA · WR · 30.7 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (39% of the team's), 9 catches for 157 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

De'Von Achane Ran hot

MIA · RB · 51.3 pts on 17.7 expected

4 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 30 yards and 2 touchdowns; 18 carries (42% of the team's) for 203 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in carries (18).

Robbie Chosen Ran hot

MIA · WR · 13.8 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 68 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Javonte Williams led the backfield with 42% of the snaps after trailing Samaje Perine before this game.
  • Stock down: Samaje Perine lost the backfield lead: 31% of the snaps to Javonte Williams's 42%.

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: De'Von Achane played 41% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
  • Stock down: Raheem Mostert played 51% of the snaps, down from a 73% season average.
  • Stock down: Tyreek Hill played 53% of the snaps, down from a 76% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed toBroncos DDolphins D
QBs17.617.9
RBs26.619.2
WRs31.634.1
TEs15.713.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Dolphins win probability

Dolphins win probability by game minuteDolphins started at 50%, stood at 99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 14 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +20Tagovailoa → Hill, 54-yd TD50% → 70%Q1 13:37
  2. +16Achane 8-yd TD run71% → 87%Q1 6:31
  3. −16Wilson → Sutton, 12-yd TD88% → 72%Q1 1:12
  4. +16Tagovailoa → Achane, 4-yd TD74% → 90%Q2 10:16
  5. +10Mostert 20-yd TD run87% → 97%Q2 1:49

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Dolphins
Denver BroncosMeasureMiami Dolphins
59Plays71
66%Pass rate39%
7.5Yds / dropback13.4
3.5Yds / carry8.1
3/12Third downs5/9

Efficiency edge Miami ran 12 more plays and gained 5.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Sutton 31% · Jeudy 19% · Mims 14%
  • MIA Hill 39% · Mostert 25% · Achane 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Dolphins
ResultDENMIA
Touchdowns210
Field goals20
Punts51
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs12

MIA turnover edge: +3

  • The Dolphins opened the scoring on their first possession, a 3-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Dolphins scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 28 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:003751:23Touchdown
DENQ1 13:37351:33Punt
MIAQ1 12:049815:33Touchdown
DENQ1 6:3110755:19Touchdown
MIAQ1 1:1211755:56Touchdown
DENQ2 10:168623:40Field goal
MIAQ2 6:36491:49Downs
DENQ2 4:473-71:38Punt
MIAQ2 3:096861:20Touchdown
DENQ2 1:49250:16Fumble
MIAQ2 1:33130:04Touchdown
DENQ2 1:299681:26Field goal
MIAQ2 0:03160:03End of half
DENQ3 15:004172:43Punt
MIAQ3 12:1711904:29Touchdown
DENQ3 7:487522:35Fumble
MIAQ3 5:139774:44Touchdown
DENQ3 0:29100:14Interception
MIAQ3 0:15280:20Touchdown
DENQ4 14:55331:00Punt
MIAQ4 13:55381:58Punt
DENQ4 11:57371:29Punt
MIAQ4 10:283681:23Touchdown
DENQ4 9:05000:15Touchdown
MIAQ4 8:502750:49Touchdown
DENQ4 8:017544:01Downs
MIAQ4 4:006513:30Downs
DENQ4 0:30170:30End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Dolphins first met in 1966 and have played 21 times since.

All-time series
13–7–1Dolphins lead, 21 meetings since 1966
Postseason
1–0Broncos won in 1998
Largest Broncos win
38–31998
Largest Dolphins win
70–202023

Since 2021

1–0 Dolphins lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, B = Broncos win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 13 Dolphins at Broncos Upcoming

Recent Meetings

  • 2023 Wk 3 Broncos at Dolphins MIA 70 DEN 20 MIA W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Dolphins
BroncosStatDolphins
8-9Record11-6
21.0Points per game29.2
298.4Yards per game401.3
5.0Yards per play6.5
24.3Points allowed per game23.0
370.8Yards allowed per game318.3

Broncos vs Dolphins Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 13 in Denver. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Broncos vs Dolphins Week 3 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 70–20 in Week 3 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on September 24, 2023. See the Dolphins' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Dolphins?

The final score was Dolphins 70, Broncos 20. The Dolphins led 35–13 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 7, Dolphins 35.

What happened in the Broncos vs Dolphins game?

Miami led 35–13 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Denver 35–7 after the break to win 70–20. The Dolphins finished with a 726–363 edge in total offense and averaged 10.2 yards per play. De'Von Achane led all players with 4 catches for 30 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 18 carries for 203 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Broncos committed 3 turnovers, the Dolphins none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Dolphins?

De'Von Achane led the game with 51.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 3, on 4 catches for 30 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 18 carries for 203 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Raheem Mostert was next with 45.2 (RB2). See De'Von Achane's 2023 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 23 of 26 for 309 yards and 4 touchdowns. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 18 carries for 203 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tyreek Hill (MIA) led in receiving with 9 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane score against the Broncos?

De'Von Achane scored 51.3 points in PPR leagues, 49.3 in half-PPR and 47.3 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 3 of the 2023 season, on 4 catches for 30 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 18 carries for 203 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 42% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Dolphins?

De'Von Achane outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 51.3 PPR points on 17.7 xFP (+33.6). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 8.5 points on 11.8 xFP (−3.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Dolphins?

Raheem Mostert had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 45.2. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Dolphins beat the Broncos?

The Dolphins beat the Broncos 70–20 because they averaged 10.2 yards per play to 6.2, won the turnover battle 3–0, and outgained them 726–363.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Dolphins?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle 3–0: the Broncos gave the ball away 3 times and the Dolphins not at all. The Dolphins won the game.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Dolphins record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 13–7–1 across 21 meetings since 1966, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Broncos and Dolphins last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2023, they last met in the 2020 season on November 22, 2020, when the Broncos beat the Dolphins 20–13.

Have the Broncos and Dolphins met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1998 playoffs. The Broncos are 1–0 against the Dolphins in the postseason.