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NFL power rankings: Breaking down all 32 teams’ standings in Week 14

By Peter Panacy

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after a game on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after a game on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 03: Kenyan Drake #32 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after scoring a tocuhdown in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at the Hard Rock Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 03: Kenyan Drake #32 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after scoring a tocuhdown in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at the Hard Rock Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) /

59. . W, 35-9 vs. Broncos. Previous: . Miami Dolphins. 24. team

It’s not always about who you play, it’s when you play them.

Such was the case for the Dolphins against the struggling Broncos in Week 13, as the Dolphins were able to take advantage of three Broncos turnovers en route to the decisive 35-9 win.

Granted, Miami had three turnovers of its own. Quarterback Jay Cutler wasn’t particularly great, but we’ve long since been used to that. Despite Cutler’s efforts, the Dolphins still managed to get 98 receiving yards and a touchdown from wide receiver Kenny Stills. And running back Kenyan Drake made his mark with 120 rushing yards and a touchdown of his own.

While we shouldn’t expect this kind of offensive output from head coach Adam Gase’s squad all season, it’s at least nice to see this effort against a Denver defense that used to be pretty good not long ago.