The Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos are teams that have headed in different directions to start this young 2023 season

The Dolphins (2-0) enter the matchup coming off a 24-17 win at New England on Sunday Night Football. Meanwhile, the Broncos enter the matchup at 0-2 after two losses by one and two points to the Raiders and Commanders, respectively. 

Date: Sunday, September 24
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Betting odds: Dolphins -6 Over/Under 47.5
How to watch on TV: CBS
Streaming: NFL Sunday Ticket, Game Pass International, NFL+, Paramount+
Radio: 940 AM WINZ, 105.9 AM WBGG (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale)

What will the offense look like without Jaylen Waddle? 

Waddle has been ruled out for Sunday's game, which will almost surely mean that additional attention will be paid to Tyreek Hill by the Broncos' defense.  Can River Cracraft and Braxton Berrios help fill the void on the other side of the field?  Cracraft and Berrios each had 5 targets and 3 catches against the Chargers, going for 40+ receiving yards each.  Miami needs one of them to step up on Sunday.

3 players to watch

Whoever starts at left tackle.  If Terron Armstead is healthy enough to play, he'll be out there.  Mike McDaniel said on Friday that he's optimistic about him and Jaelan Phillips for Sunday.  However, Kendall Lamm has been simply solid in his place and the line is playing well as a unit.  It stands to reason that Lamm will go back to the bench in favor of Armstead whenever the latter is ready, but it's a shame because he's earned staying out there.  

WR River Cracraft.  See above.  The fifth-year wideout has a great rapport with QB Tua Tagovailoa.  I think he gets the first crack at some reps in Waddle's place on Sunday.  

LB Andrew Van Ginkel.  If Phillips is back, where do we see Van Ginkel on the field?  He can play inside or out and has simply been playing too well to keep off the field.  He has to be out there on a sizeable chunk of snaps.  

Other Dolphins news

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– Tyreek Hill stands by comments regarding New England fans

– Cheetah weighs in on Nick Chubb's injury

– A serious chat with his wife helped Raheem Mostert stick with football

Final Miami Dolphins injury report for Week 3 vs. Denver Broncos

The Dolphins have a slew of players listed as questionable for their home opener vs. Denver

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