Dolphins 27, Colts 14
MIAMI(AP) - The Dolphins offense shows signs of improvement. Or maybe the Indianapolis Colts are just getting worse.
Rookie John Avery rushed for 100 yards and O.J. McDuffie caught two touchdown passes to spark an attack that has sputtered for most of the season, and Miami beat the hapless Colts 27-14 Sunday.
Peyton Maninng's passing couldn't get the Colts back into the game. He was held to 140 yards, completing 22 of 42 attempts with two interceptions and one touchdown.
"Frustrating," Manning said. "A lot of games this year have been frustrating."
Marino, who hit his first nine passes, finished 18-for-27 for 207 yards, including nine completions to McDuffie for 132 yards. Avery, playing an increasingly prominent role in the offense, carried a season high 21 times for his first 100 yard game.
"The biggest thing is Avery had the opportunities," coach Jimmy Johnson said. "The more experience he gets, and the more opportunities he gets, the better he's going to be."
