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Top moments from the Broncos' history vs. the Dolphins in photos

Look back through the battles between the Broncos and Dolphins, including Denver's 38-3 romp in the playoffs on the way to Super Bowl XXXIII.

Abner Haynes runs the ball against the Dolphins in a Broncos 17-7 win.
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Abner Haynes runs the ball against the Dolphins in a Broncos 17-7 win.

Fans wander the field after a celebration following a December 4, 1966 win (17-7) over the Miami Dolphins at Bears Stadium in Denver.
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Fans wander the field after a celebration following a December 4, 1966 win (17-7) over the Miami Dolphins at Bears Stadium in Denver.

Rod Smith burns Sam Madison for a touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Rod Smith burns Sam Madison for a touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

Ryan McKee
Shannon Sharpe signals a first down against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Shannon Sharpe signals a first down against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

Ryan McKee
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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John Elway fires a pass downfield against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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John Elway fires a pass downfield against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Terrell Davis burts into the end zone against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Terrell Davis burts into the end zone against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Dan Marino looks to hand the ball off to his running back against the Broncos at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Dan Marino looks to hand the ball off to his running back against the Broncos at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Bill Romanowski celebrates after intercepting a Dan Marino pass against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Bill Romanowski celebrates after intercepting a Dan Marino pass against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Darrius Johnson intercepts a Dan Marino pass against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Darrius Johnson intercepts a Dan Marino pass against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

Ryan McKee
Neil Smith heads into the end zone after scampering 72 yards on his fumble recovery against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Neil Smith heads into the end zone after scampering 72 yards on his fumble recovery against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Alfred Williams gets the fans pumped up against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Alfred Williams gets the fans pumped up against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Terrell Davis is congratulated by John Elway after Davis rushed for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Terrell Davis is congratulated by John Elway after Davis rushed for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Dan Marino prepares to fire a pass down field against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Dan Marino prepares to fire a pass down field against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Jimmy Johnson and Mike Shanahan exchange greetings after the Broncos victory over the Dolphins against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Jimmy Johnson and Mike Shanahan exchange greetings after the Broncos victory over the Dolphins against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Tatum Bell during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Tatum Bell during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Champ Bailey during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Champ Bailey during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Jason Elam celebrates after a field goal during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Jason Elam celebrates after a field goal during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

John Lynch and Chris Chambers during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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John Lynch and Chris Chambers during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Jake Plummer fires a pass downfield during a 20-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates
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Jake Plummer fires a pass downfield during a 20-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO.

Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

Al Wilson during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Al Wilson during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Reggie Hayward during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Reggie Hayward during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

John Lynch makes a tackle during a 20-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO.
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John Lynch makes a tackle during a 20-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO.

Ashleye Lelie during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Ashleye Lelie during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Al Wilson during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Al Wilson during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

John Lynch pressures AJ Feeley during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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John Lynch pressures AJ Feeley during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Rod Smith during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Rod Smith during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Marco Coleman and Anton Palepoi during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Marco Coleman and Anton Palepoi during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Daniel Fells (86) catches a pass for a a gain of 28 yards against the Miami Dolphins late in the fourth quarter of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.
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Daniel Fells (86) catches a pass for a a gain of 28 yards against the Miami Dolphins late in the fourth quarter of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.

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Willis McGahee in action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.
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Willis McGahee in action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.

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Tim Tebow (15) scrambles during action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.
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Tim Tebow (15) scrambles during action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.

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D.J. Williams (55) forces a fumble on Matt Moore in overtime in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.
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D.J. Williams (55) forces a fumble on Matt Moore in overtime in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.

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D.J. Williams (55) recovers a Miami fumble in overtime in the game on October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.
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D.J. Williams (55) recovers a Miami fumble in overtime in the game on October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.

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Daniel Fells (86) hangs on to a 28 yard reception in fourth action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.
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Daniel Fells (86) hangs on to a 28 yard reception in fourth action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.

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Von Miller (58) celebrates after sacking the Miami Dolphins quarterback, Matt Moore (8), in the third quarter of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.
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Von Miller (58) celebrates after sacking the Miami Dolphins quarterback, Matt Moore (8), in the third quarter of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.

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Chris Harris (25) breaks up a pass to Miami Dolphins Davone Bess (15) in the overtime of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.
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Chris Harris (25) breaks up a pass to Miami Dolphins Davone Bess (15) in the overtime of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.

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Brian Dawkins (20) sacks the Miami Dolphins quarterback, Matt Moore (8), in the first quarter of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.
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Brian Dawkins (20) sacks the Miami Dolphins quarterback, Matt Moore (8), in the first quarter of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.

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Demaryius Thomas score on a fourth-quarter reception against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.
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Demaryius Thomas score on a fourth-quarter reception against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.

Tim Tebow (15) converts a two-point conversion with 17 seconds remaining in regulation against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami, FL.
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Tim Tebow (15) converts a two-point conversion with 17 seconds remaining in regulation against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami, FL.

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Matt Prater (5) kicks the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.
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Matt Prater (5) kicks the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game October 23, 2011 in Miami,FL.

Denver Broncos players lift up Matt Prater (5) after he kicked the game-winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins in overtime of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.
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Denver Broncos players lift up Matt Prater (5) after he kicked the game-winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins in overtime of the NFL game October 23, 2011 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL.

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Peyton Manning greets Champ Bailey, who was being honored after he retired from the NFL, during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Peyton Manning greets Champ Bailey, who was being honored after he retired from the NFL, during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball for a 3 yard gain during third quarter action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball for a 3 yard gain during third quarter action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) leaps to catch a ball for a for 35 yards during second quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) leaps to catch a ball for a for 35 yards during second quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) rushes the quarterback during third quarter action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO November 23, 2014.(Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) rushes the quarterback during third quarter action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO November 23, 2014.(Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/Denver Broncos)

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball during first quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball during first quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) carries the ball after intercepting the ball during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Ward ran the ball back to the Miami 8 yard line from the Miami 45. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) carries the ball after intercepting the ball during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Ward ran the ball back to the Miami 8 yard line from the Miami 45. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18), throws the ball during third quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18), throws the ball during third quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos guard Orlando Franklin (74) lifts wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after scoring a touchdown during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos guard Orlando Franklin (74) lifts wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after scoring a touchdown during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a 12-yard pass during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Miami was called for a defensive pass interference, but the penalty was declined. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a 12-yard pass during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Miami was called for a defensive pass interference, but the penalty was declined. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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