Broncos vs. Dolphins Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Tua Tagovailoa Continue MVP Pace for Dolphins?
The Denver Broncos will take on the Miami Dolphins in the early afternoon NFL slate. Can Tua Tagovailoa continue his MVP pace for the Dolphins in Week 3? Jason Radowitz shares his Broncos vs. Dolphins pick.
Jason Radowitz - September 22, 2023, 9:34 AM EDT
5 minBroncos vs. Dolphins Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Tua Tagovailoa Continue MVP Pace for Dolphins?
The Denver Broncos will take on the Miami Dolphins in one of Sunday's many games on the NFL slate.
The Broncos added Sean Payton as head coach in the offseason, but it hasn't paid any dividends yet.
The Broncos are 0-2 and have a worse defense than last year. Although Russell Wilson has improved, the defense hasn't helped. It's the same old Denver.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins are 2-0, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa leading MVP odds through two weeks. The Dolphins have a ridiculous amount of speed throughout their roster.
Can the Broncos earn any stops on Sunday?
Which team can get over .500 after Sunday's matchup?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday's game between the Denver Broncos vs. Miami Dolphins.
Broncos vs. Dolphins Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds
- Date: September 24, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Broncos vs. Dolphins Odds
- Spread: Broncos +6.5 (-110), Dolphins -6.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 48.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Broncos (+235), Dolphins (-290)
Broncos vs. Dolphins Injury Report
Broncos
Questionable: OT Garett Bolles (Ankle), CB Riley Moss (Abdominal), DL Mike Purcell (Ankle), S Justin Simmons (Undisclosed)
Out: LB Baron Browning (Knee), LB Frank Clark (Hip), TE Greg Ducich (Hamstring), S P.J. Locke (Leg), OT Alex Palcewski (Hand), CB K'Waun Williams (Ankle)
Dolphins
Questionable: RB Salvon Ahmed (Groin), OT Terron Armstead (Leg), DT Raekwon Davis (Wrist), TE Julian Hill (Ankle), WR Tyreek Hill (Ankle), CB Kelvin Joseph (Personal), TE Tyler Kroft (Back), WR Jaylen Waddle (Concussion)
Out: DB Elijah Campbell (Knee), OL Robert Jones (Knee), CB Nik Needham (Achilles), CB Jalen Ramsey (Knee), RB Jeff Wilson Jr. (Abdominal)
Denver Broncos vs. Miami Dolphins Prediction
The Denver Broncos were supposed to be a quality defense with a much better offense.
Through two weeks, that hasn't happened.
The Broncos continue to miss tackles at a high rate and don't have the best coverage in the secondary. The pass rush is ultimately the best portion of the defense, but this defense has allowed over 340 yards per game.
Meanwhile, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins have averaged over 460 yards per game offensively. Tagovailoa has completed 49-of-75 passes for 715 yards and has four touchdowns with two interceptions.
16 of those catches have gone to Tyreek Hill for three touchdowns and 255 yards.
Tagovailoa has one of the best-receiving cores in the league. However, Raheem Mostert has also been excellent on the ground, earning three touchdowns on 28 carries for 158 yards.
Denver allowed Washington to score 35 points in a 35-33 loss last weekend. The Dolphins will likely get to 30, too.
On the other hand, the Broncos have been an average offense. The pass protection has been limited for Russell Wilson, but he's still thrown for five touchdowns through three games. However, he's also only thrown for 485 yards in two contests.
The leading rusher on the Broncos is up to 95 yards through two games. That's Javvonte Williams, who has earned under four yards per carry.
The Dolphins haven't been great against the run to start the season. But they've at least converted on tackles more consistently and have a secondary that will make plays.
Miami's got the better offense and the better defense. Tagovailoa should slice through the Denver secondary. On the other hand, the only way the Broncos can succeed offensively in this game is by running the football.
So far, they've failed to do that in two games.
Take the Dolphins -6.5 in this one.
Denver Broncos vs. Miami Dolphins Pick
- Dolphins -6.5 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
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