Miami Dolphins @ Denver Broncos: Dec 6, 2026

Updated
Week 13
Miami DolphinsDolphins
1-5 · Away
4:05 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Denver BroncosBroncos
5-2 · Home

Dolphins vs Broncos kicks off at 4:05 PM ET (1:05 PM PT) on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver.

How to Watch Dolphins vs Broncos: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, December 6, 20264:05 PM ET / 1:05 PM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
Empower Field at Mile HighDenver
Week
NFL Week 13All Week 13 games

Outside the US: NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

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Dolphins vs Broncos Preview

The Dolphins (1-5) are No. 14 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Broncos (5-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 5 seed in the AFC and have won three straight.

The Dolphins score 16.3 points a game and allow 26.2; the Broncos score 20.6 and allow 20.1. The Dolphins are 1-3 away from home, and the Broncos are 3-0 at home. It is a conference game, so it counts in the AFC record used for Wild Card tiebreakers.

Dolphins vs Broncos: Tale of the Tape

DolphinsAFC conference gameBroncos
1-5
Record
5-2
AFC #14
Playoff seed
AFC #5
16.3
Points per game
20.6
26.2
Points allowed
20.1
-9.8
Point differential
+0.4
1-3
Road / home record
3-0
1-0
Division record
1-1
W1
Streak
W3
7 days
Rest
9 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Cole TurnerDolphinsTEInjured ReserveAug 27, 2026
Darrell Baker Jr.DolphinsCBPhysically Unable To PerformJul 23, 2026
De'Von AchaneDolphinsRBInjured ReserveSep 28, 2026
Kyle LouisDolphinsSAFQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Reese TaylorDolphinsCBOutQuadOct 23, 2026
Rene KongaDolphinsDLInjured ReserveAug 5, 2026
Rob Beal Jr.DolphinsDEDoubtfulHamstringOct 23, 2026
Ronnie Harrison Jr.DolphinsLBInjured ReserveSep 19, 2026
Trey MooreDolphinsDEInjured ReserveSep 10, 2026
Willie Gay Jr.DolphinsLBQuestionableIllnessOct 23, 2026
Caleb LohnerBroncosTEInjured ReserveSep 7, 2026
Frank CrumBroncosTInjured ReserveSep 7, 2026
Jonah ColemanBroncosRBQuestionableAnkleOct 23, 2026
Jonah EllissBroncosOLBInjured ReserveOct 24, 2026
Levelle BaileyBroncosLBInjured ReserveAug 21, 2026
Matt HenningsenBroncosDEInjured ReserveAug 9, 2026
Michael DeiterBroncosCInjured ReserveAug 13, 2026
Nick GargiuloBroncosGPhysically Unable To PerformJul 26, 2026
Pat BryantBroncosWRInjured ReserveOct 9, 2026
Pat Surtain IIBroncosCBQuestionableAnkleOct 23, 2026
Talanoa HufangaBroncosSAFOutAnkleOct 23, 2026
Tyler BadieBroncosRBInjured ReserveOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
3Browns5-2AFC North leader
4Jaguars4-2AFC South leader
5Broncos5-2Wild Card
6Steelers5-2Wild Card
7Bengals4-2Wild Card
Playoff line
12Colts2-5Out
13Texans2-5Out
14Dolphins1-5Out
15Titans1-6Out
16Chargers0-6Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Dolphins vs Broncos Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesDid not meet

Dolphins last 5

Broncos last 5

Dolphins vs Broncos Key Players

Dolphins logoDolphins

Broncos logoBroncos

Season leaders, regular season.

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This Dolphins vs Broncos page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Dolphins host the Bears Dec 13; Broncos visit the Jets Dec 13.

Dolphins vs Broncos FAQs

What time does Dolphins vs Broncos start?

The Miami Dolphins play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Kickoff is 4:05 PM ET (1:05 PM PT).

What are the Dolphins and Broncos records?

Going into this game the Dolphins were 1-5 and the Broncos were 5-2 this season.

Where do the Dolphins and Broncos stand in the playoff race?

The Dolphins (1-5) are No. 14 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Broncos (5-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 5 seed in the AFC. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Dolphins vs Broncos a division game?

No, but it is a conference game: both teams are in the AFC, so it counts in the conference record used in Wild Card tiebreakers.

Who is injured for Dolphins vs Broncos?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Cole Turner (Dolphins, injured reserve); Darrell Baker Jr. (Dolphins, physically unable to perform); De'Von Achane (Dolphins, injured reserve); Kyle Louis (Dolphins, questionable, knee); Reese Taylor (Dolphins, out, quad); Rene Konga (Dolphins, injured reserve).

Where is Dolphins vs Broncos being played?

At Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, the home stadium of the Denver Broncos.

Is Dolphins vs Broncos on NFL Sunday Ticket?

Yes, outside the Dolphins and Broncos markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game.

What is next for the Dolphins and Broncos?

Dolphins host the Bears on Sunday, December 13 at 1:00 PM ET; Broncos visit the Jets on Sunday, December 13 at 1:00 PM ET.