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| All Games | 6-4 | +1.3 | 6-4 | 4-6 | 24.9 | 9.0 | 348.4 | (5.5) | 1.6 | 18.0 | 7.9 | 302.5 | (4.9) | 1.9 | | Road Games | 3-2 | +1.3 | 3-2 | 1-4 | 23.6 | 10.2 | 334.4 | (5.4) | 1.6 | 18.0 | 5.8 | 316.8 | (5.4) | 2.2 | | Last 3 Games | 2-1 | +1 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 25.0 | 8.7 | 333.0 | (5.3) | 1.3 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 255.3 | (4.7) | 1.7 | | Grass Games | 6-2 | +3.3 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 27.9 | 10.9 | 370.7 | (5.9) | 1.5 | 16.4 | 7.5 | 294.9 | (4.8) | 2.2 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 24.9 | 9.0 | 22.2 | 30:22 | 27-127 | (4.7) | 23-36 | 65.1% | 221 | (6.2) | 63-348 | (5.5) | (14) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.1 | 11 | 20.3 | 30:21 | 27-112 | (4.1) | 22-35 | 63.1% | 232 | (6.7) | 62-344 | (5.6) | (15.6) | | Offense Road Games | 23.6 | 10.2 | 21.6 | 31:07 | 26-114 | (4.3) | 24-36 | 68.2% | 220 | (6.1) | 62-334 | (5.4) | (14.2) | | Defense (All Games) | 18.0 | 7.9 | 17.5 | 29:38 | 25-94 | (3.8) | 22-37 | 59.0% | 208 | (5.7) | 61-302 | (4.9) | (16.8) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 22.3 | 11.4 | 19.2 | 30:48 | 25-98 | (3.9) | 22-35 | 63.2% | 236 | (6.6) | 61-334 | (5.5) | (15) | | Defense Road Games | 18.0 | 5.8 | 16.4 | 28:53 | 23-91 | (4) | 22-36 | 61.1% | 225 | (6.3) | 59-317 | (5.4) | (17.6) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 12-5 | 40.8% | 1-0 | 27.3% | 2-74 | (29.5) | 2-14 | (7.9) | 5-41 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 13-5 | 40.0% | 1-0 | 37.1% | 2-54 | (22.8) | 17-2 | (8.1) | 7-57 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 13-5 | 37.5% | 1-1 | 42.9% | 2-56 | (28.2) | 2-11 | (6.6) | 5-47 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.9 | | 14-6 | 38.9% | 2-1 | 55.6% | 3-84 | (28.1) | 2-24 | (11.6) | 6-56 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.3 | | 14-6 | 40.7% | 1-0 | 46.2% | 2-53 | (24.1) | 20-2 | (9.5) | 7-57 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 1.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | | 14-5 | 36.8% | 2-1 | 66.7% | 3-95 | (29.8) | 2-15 | (7) | 7-54 |
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| All Games | 7-3 | +1.2 | 5-5 | 7-3 | 29.3 | 15.5 | 412.9 | (6.3) | 1.0 | 22.4 | 12.1 | 316.4 | (4.9) | 1.2 | | Home Games | 5-0 | +5 | 3-2 | 4-1 | 34.6 | 20.2 | 419.6 | (6.8) | 0.4 | 19.8 | 9.4 | 323.8 | (5.2) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -3.8 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 23.0 | 11.3 | 446.7 | (6.3) | 2.0 | 27.3 | 16.7 | 319.0 | (4.7) | 1.3 | | Grass Games | 6-0 | +6 | 4-2 | 5-1 | 35.7 | 20.2 | 428.2 | (6.7) | 0.7 | 19.3 | 9.5 | 306.8 | (4.9) | 1.3 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 29.3 | 15.5 | 23.0 | 29:51 | 24-90 | (3.7) | 27-41 | 66.6% | 323 | (7.8) | 66-413 | (6.3) | (14.1) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.3 | 11.3 | 19.8 | 29:14 | 26-104 | (4.1) | 22-35 | 62.5% | 235 | (6.8) | 60-339 | (5.6) | (15.2) | | Offense Home Games | 34.6 | 20.2 | 23.4 | 30:02 | 27-107 | (3.9) | 24-34 | 70.8% | 312 | (9.1) | 61-420 | (6.8) | (12.1) | | Defense (All Games) | 22.4 | 12.1 | 20.1 | 30:43 | 22-73 | (3.3) | 26-42 | 61.7% | 243 | (5.7) | 64-316 | (4.9) | (14.1) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.2 | 12.5 | 20.2 | 31:55 | 28-113 | (4.1) | 22-35 | 61.9% | 230 | (6.6) | 62-343 | (5.5) | (14.8) | | Defense Home Games | 19.8 | 9.4 | 21.0 | 29:58 | 19-69 | (3.6) | 26-43 | 60.2% | 254 | (5.9) | 63-324 | (5.2) | (16.4) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 13-6 | 43.8% | 1-0 | 22.2% | 2-31 | (19.6) | 2-16 | (7.2) | 9-71 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 13-5 | 41.5% | 1-0 | 31.3% | 2-58 | (23.7) | 16-2 | (8.9) | 7-54 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 12-6 | 50.0% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 1-25 | (31.2) | 3-16 | (5.9) | 8-71 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | | 15-5 | 36.0% | 1-0 | 55.6% | 1-35 | (25.4) | 2-20 | (8.2) | 6-44 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | | 14-6 | 42.0% | 1-0 | 50.2% | 2-52 | (23.9) | 19-2 | (8.5) | 7-58 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | 14-5 | 36.8% | 2-1 | 50.0% | 0-14 | (35) | 2-9 | (3.9) | 6-52 |
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| 9/28/2014 | *OAKLAND | 38-14 | W | -4 | W | 41 | O | 35-157 | 23-31-278 | 3 | 18-53 | 28-44-264 | 4 | | 10/12/2014 | GREEN BAY | 24-27 | L | 1.5 | L | 46.5 | O | 23-112 | 20-31-237 | 3 | 34-121 | 24-42-248 | 0 | | 10/19/2014 | @ CHICAGO | 27-14 | W | 3 | W | 47.5 | U | 33-137 | 25-32-256 | 0 | 14-52 | 21-34-172 | 3 | | 10/26/2014 | @ JACKSONVILLE | 27-13 | W | -7 | W | 42 | U | 24-148 | 16-29-178 | 1 | 30-176 | 18-34-201 | 3 | | 11/2/2014 | SAN DIEGO | 37-0 | W | -3 | W | 45 | U | 35-132 | 26-39-309 | 0 | 19-50 | 13-26-128 | 4 | | 11/9/2014 | @ DETROIT | 16-20 | L | 3 | L | 43 | U | 19-50 | 27-38-178 | 2 | 19-63 | 27-42-288 | 1 | | 11/13/2014 | BUFFALO | 22-9 | W | -3.5 | W | 40.5 | U | 24-125 | 26-34-205 | 2 | 19-54 | 22-39-183 | 0 | | 11/23/2014 | @ DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/1/2014 | @ NY JETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/7/2014 | BALTIMORE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/14/2014 | @ NEW ENGLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/21/2014 | MINNESOTA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 10/5/2014 | ARIZONA | 41-20 | W | -8 | W | 47 | O | 28-92 | 31-47-476 | 2 | 19-37 | 12-34-178 | 0 | | 10/12/2014 | @ NY JETS | 31-17 | W | -9.5 | W | 47 | O | 33-138 | 22-33-221 | 0 | 15-31 | 23-43-173 | 2 | | 10/19/2014 | SAN FRANCISCO | 42-17 | W | -6.5 | W | 48 | O | 27-115 | 22-27-304 | 0 | 18-62 | 27-46-248 | 1 | | 10/23/2014 | SAN DIEGO | 35-21 | W | -9 | W | 50.5 | O | 30-139 | 25-35-286 | 0 | 15-61 | 30-41-245 | 2 | | 11/2/2014 | @ NEW ENGLAND | 21-43 | L | -3 | L | 52.5 | O | 17-43 | 34-57-429 | 2 | 25-66 | 33-53-332 | 1 | | 11/9/2014 | @ OAKLAND | 41-17 | W | -12 | W | 50.5 | O | 27-118 | 33-49-353 | 2 | 15-30 | 30-47-192 | 3 | | 11/16/2014 | @ ST LOUIS | 7-22 | L | -8 | L | 49.5 | U | 10-28 | 34-54-369 | 2 | 33-131 | 20-29-206 | 0 | | 11/23/2014 | MIAMI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/30/2014 | @ KANSAS CITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/7/2014 | BUFFALO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/14/2014 | @ SAN DIEGO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/22/2014 | @ CINCINNATI | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | MIAMI: Miami has a new offensive coordinator in Bill Lazor, a new offensive line coach in John Benton, a new starting RB in Knowshon Moreno, and a revamped offensive line. It may take a few games to get the zone-blocking scheme going. The Dolphins were the third-most pass- heavy team in the NFL last year'considering Lazor's background as a quarterbacks coach, they figure to keep relying on the passing game. Moreno figures to take the bulk of the work, with Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas (if he makes the team) battling for scraps behind him. Thomas took the bulk of the red zone touches as last year went on, but Moreno is expected to take most of these reps in 2014.
After a year as a quarterbacks coach in Philly, Lazor figures to bring a more up-tempo, spread philosophy to the Dolphins. Miami is expected to rely on Mike Wallace more often this year, especially in more catch-and-run situations. Moreno will see heavy work in the screen game. Brian Hartline figures to be more of a traditional possession receiver, with he, Jarvis Landry and tight end Charles Clay working a lot of deep crossing routes. Clay is likely to work downfield much more often than he did last season. It's an offense with some slow developing routes, so quarterback Ryan Tannehill is probably going take a ton of hits again. When the Dolphins throw in the red zone, Clay was targeted often, as was Brandon Gibson before his season-ending knee injury.
The Dolphins were able to improve their secondary this offseason by signing a couple of seasoned veterans in cornerback Cortland Finnegan and safety Louis Delmas, but this unit doesn't have a whole lot of star power other than defensive ends Cameron Wake and Olivier Vernon, who combined for 20 sacks last year. | | DENVER: Heading into 2013, the Broncos brought back Alex Gibbs as an offensive line coach to revitalize the zone-blocking scheme. The running game is obviously aided by the threat of Denver's passing game and Peyton Manning's ability to adjust at the line of scrim- mage, but the front five deserves huge credit for the ground game. A year ago, Denver used a committee approach, and they'll always have to rotate to an extent due to the Broncos' fast pace on offense and Denver's thin air. But Montee Ball should have a big workload with most red-zone touches. C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman, if he stops fumbling, will battle for scraps behind him. Denver runs the ball often inside the red zone, mostly because opponents put extra defensive backs on the field down near the goal line. Ball will almost surely take the bulk of the red zone and goal-line carries.
This is a pick-your-poison, catch-and-run passing game. Their bread-and-butter is dinking and dunking, often underneath with Wes Welker and tight end Julius Thomas and in the screen game with Demaryius Thomas and Ball. They're the best screen team in the NFL, especially when using wideouts. They will take some deep shots, a result of opponents crowding the line of scrimmage as the game goes on, with Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders slipping downfield when the opportunity arises. When they throw inside the red zone, they'll use Welker and Sanders for his ability to shake free underneath, or play-action for Julius Thomas.
Denver made plenty of personnel changes on defense with the additions of DE DeMarcus Ware, CB Aqib Talib and SS T.J. Ward, and once OLB Von Miller recovers from his torn ACL, Jack Del Rio's unit will be a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. |
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(CORRECTS to show Dolphins lost last meeting with Broncos)
*Dolphins-Broncos Preview* ==========================
By JACK CASSIDY STATS Writer
The Denver Broncos' situation isn't dire, but it is mostly unfamiliar to them since the arrival of Peyton Manning.
Following their second defeat in three weeks, they return home to face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
The Broncos (7-3) fell to St. Louis 22-7 last Sunday to give them their worst stretch since a 1-3 span Sept. 17-Oct. 7, 2012 - Manning's first season with the team. Denver's last two losses have come by a combined 65-28 score.
"You feel like you've let your team down," Manning said. "I didn't feel like I carried my weight (Sunday). That's pretty plain and simple."
The Broncos posted their lowest point total and fourth-lowest time of possession mark (24:10) since 2012.
Denver's schedule may also be a factor in the struggles, as the Broncos played three consecutive road games - something they haven't had to do since 2010. In the past three seasons, Manning has thrown 10 fewer touchdowns and 10 more interceptions on the road than at home, and the ground game has recorded nine fewer TDs.
Seven of the Broncos' nine regular-season losses under Manning have come on the road.
Denver is also dealing with a rash of injuries, with Julius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders and Montee Ball having been sidelined. The Broncos also haven't been able to run the ball, totaling 43 and 28 yards on the ground in the two most recent defeats.
Coach John Fox, though, isn't looking for reasons why his team has hit a rough patch.
"We're not making excuses," he said.
"There's no panic inside the building. It's just part of the way the league goes. We're displeased, we're not happy with the results, but we get to atone for it getting ready against the Miami Dolphins."
Finally back home, Fox and the Broncos face a Miami team that's won four of five and is excited to test itself against the reigning AFC champions.
"It's going to be fun,"\2008safety Reshad Jones said. "It's a challenge.
"This what you play the game for, these type of games. I\2008think it's going to be a great atmosphere, great time of the season. It's our time to go out, make our plays and make a statement."
Miami's last two losses have come by a combined seven points to Detroit and Green Bay, who are tied atop the NFC North. The Dolphins (6-4) are coming off a 24-9 victory over Buffalo last Thursday behind another stifling defensive performance, as they didn't allow a touchdown for the second time in three weeks.
Miami's second-ranked defense, which is second against the pass at 208.0 yards allowed per game, faces the daunting task of shutting down a Broncos offense that ranks third in the league with 412.9 yards and second with 323.0 through the air.
Manning has been sacked 11 times in 10 games, fewest in the league.
"We just have to try to throw him off of his game early, try to get pressure on him and try to hit him as much as we can and force him to make bad throws," said end Olivier Vernon, second on the team with 5 1/2 sacks. "We've just got to get off the ball, time the snap and make sure we get pressure on him all game long. He has a very good line that's protecting him and he's a future Hall of Famer and we've got to throw all types of things at him that he wouldn't expect and mix it up."
The Dolphins (6-4) will try to keep the ball out of Manning's hands by continuing to pound it on the ground after turning in their eight 100-yard rushing game of the season last week, gaining 125. Miami, which relies on a deep rushing attack that employs Lamar Miller, Daniel Thomas and Damien Williams, is sixth in the NFL with 127.3 yards per game on the ground.
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has supplemented a strong season by rushing for 261 yards - second on the team - with a 7.1 per-carry average.
He completed more than 70 percent of his passes for the fifth time this season and fourth in five games last week, going 26 of 34 for 240 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
That efficient approach has worked well, though offensive coordinator Bill Lazor would like to see more drives end better. Miami is averaging 24.9 points, but ranks next to last in the league in red-zone scoring, averaging 4.1 points on possessions that reach the 20. Denver ranks first at 6.0 points, scoring a touchdown 77 percent of the time.
The Dolphins' persistent difficulty punching it in is magnified because they lead the league with 49 red-zone possessions, six more than any other team.
"Why have we had so many red-zone drives?" Lazor said. "Probably because we haven't had explosive plays that have scored from outside the red zone. It's easy math. The thing that's not easy is getting it fixed."
The Dolphins are 11-4-1 all-time against Denver. The teams last met Oct. 23, 2011, when Miami fell to Tim Tebow and the Broncos 18-15.
Manning is 5-7 against Miami in his career with 18 touchdowns, 18 interceptions and a 79.8 quarterback rating.
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