Showtime

By Mike Rifkin

The Dolphins put up a show in their home opener on Sunday as they put up 70 points against the Broncos. This was the third time in NFL history that a team scored 70 points in a game and the first time since 1966. The Dolphins also put up 726 yards, the second most in NFL history, and they are the fourth team to score ten touchdowns in a single game.

Tua Tagovailoa continued his phenomenal start to the season by going 23-26 for 309 yards and four touchdowns. The Dolphins ran the ball for 350 yards and averaged eight yards per carry. De’Von Achane had 233 total yards and four touchdowns (2 rush, two receiving). Raheem Mostert had 142 total yards and four touchdowns (3 rush, one receiving). Tyreek Hill had nine catches for 157 yards and a touchdown. Hill had four catches for 99 yards and a touchdown against Patrick Surtain Jr. in what was supposed to be a highly anticipated matchup. The Dolphins offense did this without Jaylen Waddle, who missed the game with a concussion. 

Vic Fangio’s defense was solid, but they didn’t have to do much. The defense had a sack and forced three turnovers. They did have 12 QB hits, so the pressure was on Russell Wilson. Wilson did throw for 306 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Cortland Sutton had eight catches for 91 yards and a touchdown but did lose two fumbles. 

The Dolphins will hit the road again next week as they take on the Bills in Buffalo. Last season, the teams met three times, with the Bills winning two, including the AFC Wild Card game. Tua didn’t play in the game due to a concussion. The Broncos will go to Chicago to play the Bears in a battle of winless teams.