![Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (0), center, makes his...]()
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (0), center, makes his way to the field with his teammates for their regular season home opener against the Denver Broncos at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (5) warms up before facing...]()
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (5) warms up before facing off against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, center, looks over at his...]()
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, center, looks over at his teammates Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry (79) and offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) as they take on the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton lost his third game...]()
Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton lost his third game to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Miami Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Denver Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes down field against...]()
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes down field against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches the ball...]()
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches the ball in the end zone over Miami Dolphins cornerback Justin Bethel (20) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) is upset with...]()
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) is upset with a call after he caught the ball in the end zone over Miami Dolphins cornerback Justin Bethel (20) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The play did no count as a touchdown as Sutton was called for pushing off. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton is upset with a...]()
Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton is upset with a call during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos cornerback Essang Bassey (21) gets looked at after...]()
Denver Broncos cornerback Essang Bassey (21) gets looked at after getting hurt on a play against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates a touchdown...]()
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates a touchdown catch against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates a touchdown...]()
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates a touchdown catch during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass against...]()
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton is upset with a call during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)]()
Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton is upset with a call during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) races to the end zone past Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)]()
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) races to the end zone past Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, left, and head coach Sean...]()
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, left, and head coach Sean Payton talk on the sidelines near the end of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes down field against...]()
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes down field against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Miami Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Denver Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell (98) is helped off...]()
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell (98) is helped off after being injured against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Miami Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Denver Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton, left, and Denver Broncos...]()
Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton, left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) walk the sidelines near the end of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Miami Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Denver Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to pass down...]()
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to pass down field against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Miami Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Denver Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) rushes the ball...]()
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) rushes the ball up the field against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Miami Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Denver Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs a kick return back for a touchdown agains the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Miami Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Denver Broncos 70 to 20 during week 3 of the NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)]()
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs a kick return back for a touchdown agains the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Miami Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Denver Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) runs past members...]()
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) runs past members of the Denver Broncos defense heading to the end zone at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Miami Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Denver Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s defense had a long...]()
Denver Broncos Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s defense had a long day against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) walks back to...]()
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) walks back to the bench after another Miami Dolphins touchdown at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos, 70-20, in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![A Denver Broncos fan watches the Broncos fall to the...]()
A Denver Broncos fan watches the Broncos fall to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) closed his eyes toward...]()
Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) closed his eyes toward the end of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton lost his third game...]()
Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton lost his third game of the season to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos 70-20 in their NFL Week 3 matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
![Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) walks off the fields...]()
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) walks off the fields as the Miami Dolphins celebrate their 70-20 win at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2023. The Dolphins become 3-0 as they beat the now 0-3 Broncos in their Week 3 NFL matchup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It took Denver eight games to score 10 touchdowns last season. They gave up 10 Sunday alone.
The Broncos did not give up an all-time, single-game record number of points to the Dolphins on Sunday. Not because they did anything to deserve avoiding that scarlet letter piled on top of a 70-20 loss at Hard Rock Stadium.
Only because Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel opted not to listen to the bloodthirsty, blissfully bewildered fans on hand who saw their side score 10 touchdowns, knew no team had ever scored 73 in a regular-season game and booed McDaniel’s humanity while chanting, “three more points.”
McDaniel called the Dolphins off at 70.
Seventy.
In an NFL game.
Against a Broncos defense that entered the season fancying itself one of the game’s best and through three games is instead its worst.
“That’s the most embarrassing game I’ve ever been a part of,” Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton said, searching for words to describe an indescribably bad day at the office. “It’s the most embarrassing game I’ve ever watched. We’ve got to figure it out. Thank god it’s only one. But we can’t make it more.”
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