Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts (December 9, 1984)

Game Recap


In a week 15 match-up in Indianapolis, the Dolphins pitched a 35-17 victory over the Colts. The Colts had the lead at halftime 17-7 but Dolphins seized control in the 0. The Dolphins had a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter The Colts were blanked in the last 30 minutes.

The Dolphins were guided by Dan Marino who threw for 404 passing yards in the air, 4 TDs, was 29 of 41 passing. Woody Bennett ran for 1 touchdown. Mark Clayton had 127 receiving yards, 1 TD, 9 receptions.

For the Colts, Mike Pagel connected on 1 touchdown. Ray Butler had 1 touchdown.

The Dolphins ended with 462 total yards, 29 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Colts finished with 260 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Indianapolis ColtsIND 35-17
  • Date: Sunday, December 9, 1984
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 462, Turnovers: 2
  • Indianapolis Colts Stats - Yards: 260, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIA 7 0 14 14 35
IND 7 10 0 0 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Dan MarinoMIA29-414044142
Mike PagelIND11-231101121
Art SchlichterIND1-38018

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Frank MiddletonIND1674020
Randy McMillanIND1173112
Woody BennettMIA934114
Joe CarterMIA143206
Mike PagelIND318014
Pete JohnsonMIA3502
George WonsleyIND3504

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Mark ClaytonMIA9127132
Nat MooreMIA587126
Dan JohnsonMIA142042
Mark DuperMIA341024
Jimmy CefaloMIA239125
Ray ButlerIND433110
Tony NathanMIA533016
Randy McMillanIND328014

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
IND331701
MIA27751

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
IND12-26118123
MIA29-41404412

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