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There have been 17,665 games in NFL history, according to Pro Football Reference. Exactly once has a team gained 700 yards and scored 70 points in a single game.
Even the 2023 Miami Dolphins couldn’t believe they did it.
“This isn’t compared to anything that I’ve seen or been a part of,” quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said.
“Seventy points is crazy – our stats are like video game-type stuff,” running back De’Von Achane said. “I’ve never been on this side of it.”
It was an impressive and memorable day, the second 700-yard game (1951 Los Angeles Rams being the other) and the fourth 70-point game (1940 Chicago Bears, 1966 Washington, 1950 Rams) ever. And the Dolphins did both on the same day. It’s possible we might never see it again. It took until the NFL’s 104th season for it to happen the first time.
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In some ways, that fun and creative offense is what we should remember about the 2023 Dolphins. No, they weren’t the “Greatest Show on Turf” Rams as you might have heard at times last year, but they were exciting. And good. They were second in the NFL in points and first in yardage. Mike McDaniel’s team always seemed to have a big play to dial up when they wanted it.
And yet, it felt empty at the end. There was no AFC East title, which Miami blew down the stretch. There wasn’t a playoff win either. The Dolphins lost 26-7 in freezer-like conditions to the Kansas City Chiefs. Miami is still looking for its first playoff win since 2000 and its first division title since 2008. Even the 11 regular season wins feel a little light…
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Publish date : 2024-07-16 12:34:30
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