GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : MIAMI at DENVER

* The line: Denver by 6.

* Key injuries: DENVER--Running back Terrell Davis (shoulder, probable), receiver Rod Smith (groin, probable).

* Keys: Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino has thrown for 68 touchdowns on Monday nights, most in NFL history. Bronco quarterback Brian Griese gets his first test. Denver has won 24 consecutive regular-season home games.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Mia Den Points scored (Rank) 20.1 (9) 31.3 (1) Points allowed 16.6 (1) 19.3 (4) Passing O 212.2 (5) 226.5 (4) Rushing O 95.9 (13) 154.3 (1) Total O 308.1 (8) 380.8 (1) Passing D 182.8 (2) 228.0 (14) Rushing D 94.4 (4) 80.4 (2) Total D 277.2 (2) 308.4 (7)

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* The pick: Denver. Miami Coach Jimmy Johnson is 6-2 in openers. Denver’s Mike Shanahan is 6-0, including a remarkable 2-0 mark as henpecked Raider coach.

Picks by T.J. SIMERS; Research by HOUSTON MITCHELL