According to Schefter cbs has protected our wk 12 game against the Broncos. So even if we get on a streak we're stuck at 4:25pm. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/524253647249887233
The Dolphins haven't played on Sunday night since 2010. A loss to the Jets after a 2-0 start to the season if I remember correctly. Stupid Henne!
In this case it isn't because we suck, it is because CBS actually wants this match up on their network. Good to be wanted, even if it is probably only Manning they wanted. Though we traditionally play Denver tough and it should be a good game and I will get to see it!!
Its definately true that we've come in as the clear underdog to Denver a number of times over the last 15 years or so and come out ahead, crushing them sometimes. Hopefully that trend continues.
^^^^ one that stands out was a sunday night game i think, OT long field goal fest with Mare and Elam IIRC in early 2000's. If we end up in a similar game with Sturgis, ill be sweating bullets!
Peyton Manning has a career record of 5-8 against us as we've historically had his number with a strong pass rush, including in 2001 when Lorenzo Bromell fractured his jaw. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-02-04/sports/1002040167_1_lorenzo-bromell-astounding-durability-peyton-manning The only team that has beaten him more than us is the Patriots (7-14).
Aside from Denver, what's Miami's most intriguing matchup in the near future? Detroit? At least, that's how I see it. If Miami handles their business the next two weeks they'd be heading into Detroit at 5-3 while Detroit would most likely be 6-2 (they play Atlanta this week and have a bye). Otherwise, aside from Denver and maybe the 2nd Patriots game, I don't really see a matchup that jumps out at the average fan, let alone NBC.
I remember this game very distinctly. I was in my freshman year of college (2002) watching the game with four teammates on my baseball team who were from Colorado as well as another dolphins fan from louisianna. I literally got into it pretty heavily with one of the Colorado guys over chambers being knocked out of the game with a concussion on a dirty hit. The Broncos hit a long field goal with under a minute left I believe only to have mare hit a 50+ as time expired. Fun game