Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 1 · Dolphin Stadium
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The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 34–10 at home at Dolphin Stadium in Week 1 of the 2005 regular season on September 11, 2005.
The result moved the Dolphins to 1–0 and dropped the Broncos to 0–1. The Broncos finished 2005 at 13–3 and lost in the AFC Championship Game. The Dolphins finished 2005 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Dolphins’ 34 points were their most in any game of 2005. The Broncos’ 10 points were their fewest in any game of 2005.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 20–17 on December 12, 2004. When they met again, the Miami Dolphins won 26–17 on November 2, 2008.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Dolphins lead the series 4–1 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
Zac Taylor said Chase is still in the concussion protocol and Higgins is day-to-day with an adductor problem, with both to be re-evaluated on Wednesday before the last game ahead of Cincinnati's bye.
