This is gonna be a tough one, unlike the game yesterday. 

The Miami Dolphins obliterated the Denver Broncos 70-20 on Sunday afternoon, coming within a tack-on field goal of matching the NFL record of 73 points, which Mike McDaniel declined to do.  

Despite the amazing result, finding just a handful of standouts from a team that clicked on all cylinders isn't an easy task.  Nor is finding anyone who had a negative performance.  This is one of those extremely rare games in professional sports where the tape won't point out almost anything bad. 

With that all being said, here are some winners and losers from Sunday's win. 

Winners

Miami's running game.  There are so many people I want to mention, as someone might say when accepting an award on stage.  And that's the case with Miami's ground game, which rolled up 350 rushing yards.  The offensive line crushed the Broncos' front into mincemeat, blasting open running lanes inside and out.  

Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane looked like a top one-two punch in the league.  Or maybe 1a-1b punch.  Both are track stars with speed among the fastest in the NFL.  Both should be getting the ball a lot.  And mercy, does this shut down the Jonathan-Taylor-or-any-other-free-agent-RB-to-Miami talk in an emphatic way.  Like, seriously, that should be the end of it.  Miami has some pretty darned good backs. 

Mike McDaniel.  This was the masterclass of masterclass games called by the Dolphins' offensive guru.  Motion completely baffled Denver defenders as to what was coming, and McDaniel used Denver's confusion to his advantage.  Two dump off touchdowns to Achane behind faked out Broncos and Tyreek Hill running free left and right in the passing game.  I'm honestly not sure I've seen a better offensive game plan in my life.  Oh, and he made the right call about taking a knee and not going for the record.  A perfect day from Miami's head coach. 

Tua Tagovailoa.  Yes, when you score 70 points, the offensive is going to get A LOT of that praise, and it all starts with Tua and another MVP-level performance.  He was 16/16 for 209 yards and 2 touchdowns at the half.  How can you be better than that?  You obviously can't, so here he sits on the list.  Playing out of his mind right now. 

Tyreek Hill.  I haven't had a chance to see the All-22 yet, but it didn't seem like the Broncos put a tent over the top like the Patriots did with three safeties against Miami.  Hill was shifty and fast, juking Denver defenders and running up and down the field like he was on a track.  He could have broken 300 receiving yards if this was a competitive game.  It's hard to believe a human being can move that quickly.  That's why he's the Cheetah, I suppose.  The chase for 2000 receiving yards is legitimately on. 

Jevon Holland.  Two forced fumbles, two turnovers.  Johnny on the spot punching the football out.  Helped the Dolphins' defense hold the Broncos offense to just 13 points.  

Losers

Kendall Lamm.  This is not a knock, as Lamm has been very good starting the first two games at left tackle.  However, Terron Armstead was strong in his season appearance, as was the rest of the line.  As long as Armstead remains healthy and games are competitive, Lamm will stay on the sideline as the team's primary swing tackle.  A tough break for a player who's played well enough to be on the field. 

Erik Ezukanma.  He and Cam Smith were both surprise inactives.  Neither were on the injury report during the week.  It's even more surprising for Ezukanma, with Jaylen Waddle being out of the game.  Fortunately, they didn't end up needing him, but that's something to monitor moving forward.  

Salvon Ahmed and Jeff Wilson, Jr.  Once again, it's the guys who weren't on the field.  Miami's running back room is absolutely ridiculous right now, and Mostert and Achane look as good as any running back tandem in the league.  It just got a lot harder for anyone to supplant either one of these backs.  

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