NFL roundup: Dolphins score most points since 1966; Cardinals shock Cowboys
by Associated Press from on (#6F1DB)
- Miami narrowly miss NFL record score in 70-20 victory
- New Orleans lose Derek Carr to shoulder injury
The Miami Dolphins scored the most points in a game by an NFL team since 1966, overwhelming the Denver Broncos 70-20 on Sunday behind rookie speedster De'Von Achane's 203 yards rushing and Tua Tagovailoa's no-look shovel-pass TD.
The Dolphins set a franchise record for scoring and finished two points shy of the NFL's regular-season record - set in 1966 when Washington scored 72 points against the Giants. They are the fourth team in NFL history to score at least 70 points in a regular-season or playoff game. Many of their starters, including Tagovailoa and star receiver Tyreek Hill, did not play in the fourth quarter.
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