Broncos storm back in 4th to beat Dolphins

Fins collapse in Denver 39-36

DENVER ā€“ The Miami Dolphins had a 4th quarter collapse and lost at Denver 39-36 on Sunday.

The Dolphins first drive ended in a 3-yard Daniel Thomas rushing touchdown.Ā  The Fins were up 7-0.

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Quarterback Ryan Tannehill rushed for a 1-yard touchdown in theĀ  2nd quarter to give Miami 14-3 lead.

Peyton Manning answered with his first touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas.

Tannehill didn't get intimidated.

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He hit Mike Wallace on a beautiful 10-yard touchdown strike to give Miami a 21-10 lead.

Before the half, Manning found Thomas again for a 14-yard touchdown.

Miami led 21-17 at the half.

In the 3rd quarter, after recovering a fumble on a punt, Tannehill found Jarvis Landry for a 5-yard touchdown and a 28-17 lead.

But Denver stormed back in the 4th.

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First, Manning hit Thomas again for a touchdown.

Denver added a 2-point conversion to cut the Dolphins lead to 28-25.

With 5 minutes left, C.J. Anderson ran for a 10-yard touchdown to give the Broncos their first lead.

Tannehill tried to lead a Dolphins comeback but was intercepted.

Manning then hit former Dolphins Wes Welker for one more touchdown.

Denver had a 39-28 lead.

Tannehill hit Landry for another touchdown.

After a 2-point conversion, the Dolphins were down 39-36.

The Dolphins tried an onside kick.

However, Anderson recovered it to ice the game.

The Dolphins (6-5) next travel to New York to face the Jets on Monday Night.


About the Author:

David Lang is executive producer of the Local 10 sports department.