Joe Amon, The Denver PostOutside linebacker Chase Allen #59 of the Miami Dolphins gets to wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie #84 of the Denver Broncos to cause a fumble for a safety during a kick in the 4th quarter as the Broncos visit the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDefensive end Shelby Harris #96 of the Denver Broncos sacks quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Miami Dolphins as the Broncos visit the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostOutside linebacker Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Miami Dolphins gets hand on a pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos in the first half as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostQuarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos watches that the ball is out of bounds for a safety as the Broncos visit the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostWide receiver Kenny Stills #10 of the Miami Dolphins pulls in a circus catch from the ground as the Broncos visit the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTight end Julius Thomas #89 of the Miami Dolphins riding the bucking bronco after a touchdown catch in the first half as the Broncos lose 35-9 at the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostQuarterback Trevor Siemian #13 is picked up by his center Matt Paradis #61 of the Denver Broncos after a huge hit in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostFree safety Bradley Roby #29 of the Denver Broncos knocks the ball loose from wide receiver Kenny Stills #10 of the Miami Dolphins in the 3rd quarter that gives the Broncos a first down on their 11 yard line as the Broncos visit the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostHead coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos with nowhere to go in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver Postquarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos throws the ball out of bounds under pressure on a 2 point conversion play in the 3rd quarter after strong safety Justin Simmons #31 intercepts a ball for a touchdown late in the 3rd quarter to make the score 19-9 the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTempers flair in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostCornerback Bobby McCain #28 of the Miami Dolphins breaks up a pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostRunning back C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos is swarmed under near the goal line in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver Postquarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos calling plays in the huddle in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostFans are not happy in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostThe Miami Dolphins leading 33-9 try and pull off an on side kick as the Broncos visit the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostOutside linebacker Von Miller #58 and nose tackle Zach Kerr #92 of the Denver Broncos get to quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Miami Dolphins as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostOutside linebacker Chase Allen #59 of the Miami Dolphins gets to wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie #84 of the Denver Broncos to cause a fumble for a safety during a kick in the 4th quarter as the Broncos visit the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostOutside linebacker Chase Allen #59 of the Miami Dolphins gets to wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie #84 of the Denver Broncos to cause a fumble for a safety during a kick in the 4th quarter as the Broncos visit the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver Postquarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos running for his life late in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose to the Miami Dolphins 35-9 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostFree safety Bradley Roby #29 of the Denver Broncos breaks up 3rd and 1 pass to wide receiver DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver Postquarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos tries to find open field in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostQuarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos tried to find open field in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostQuarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos can see his through is off target as it bounces incomplete to end the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostHead coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostQuarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos walks to the huddle in the 4th quarter as the Broncos lose 35-9 to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
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Outside linebacker Chase Allen #59 of the Miami Dolphins gets to wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie #84 of the Denver Broncos to cause a fumble for a safety during a kick in the 4th quarter as the Broncos visit the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida Dec. 3, 2017.
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By Joe Amon | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
Despite three defensive takeaways, the Broncos were embarrassed, losing 35-9 as their offense and special teams sputtered from the start with three interceptions and two safeties. The loss was Denver’s eighth consecutive since its Week 5 bye, and sent its season further into a pit of misery before an inevitable off-season overhaul begins.
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