Before the Dolphins add another chapter to their historic series with the Colts, take a trip through the archives. Over the years, the rivalry has delivered defining moments, memorable performances and commanding victories. Revisit some of Miami's standout games against the Colts, from their days in Baltimore to Indianapolis:

2001 | Dolphins Rout Peyton Manning's Colts

In their final season as division rivals, Miami delivered one of its most convincing victories of the early 2000s against Indianapolis, defeating the Colts, 41-6, in a Monday night matchup in Miami Gardens. The dominant performance came against a Colts team led by Peyton Manning, who was intercepted three times in the primetime matchup – two of them by Brock Marion. Jay Fiedler tossed a trio of touchdown passes, including a pair of them to rookie Chris Chambers. Lamar Smith ran for 107 yards as Miami improved to 9-3, helping the Dolphins reach a third consecutive playoff appearance.

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1973 | Dolphins Blank Colts, 44-0

On their way to a second consecutive Super Bowl title, Miami delivered the most dominant victory in their history against the Baltimore Colts. Shula's Dolphins shut out its division foe, 44-0, marking the largest margin of victory by either team in the historic rivalry. Mercury Morris paved the way for Miami's victory, averaging 12.0 yards per carry and finishing with 144 yards and two scores. The win came during a stretch in which the Dolphins dominated the Colts, shutting out Baltimore four consecutive games between the 1971 postseason and 1973 regular season. Miami ultimately finished the 1973 regular season 12-2 before defeating Minnesota in Super Bowl VIII to capture its second consecutive championship.

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1970 | Shula's First Win Over His Former Team

Despite the 42 years of being AFC East foes, nothing links the Dolphins and Colts closer together than Don Shula, the Hall of Fame coach who won 347 games between the two franchises. However, Shula's move to South Florida did not come without controversy. After agreeing to become the Dolphins head coach in 1970, Colts owner Carroll Rosenbloom declared the Dolphins hiring of Shula did not follow league policies. NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle agreed, awarding Baltimore the Dolphins' first round pick in 1971.

In the 1970 season, the Dolphins and Colts squared off twice. Baltimore claimed the first matchup with a dominant performance in the city's Memorial Stadium. Miami would avenge their loss later that season, claiming a 34-17 win over the Colts at the Orange Bowl. Jake Scott was the game's standout player, recording a 77-yard punt return touchdown in the first quarter and adding an interception of Johnny Unitas in the second half. The Dolphins cruised to Shula's first win against his former team alongside two touchdown passes from Bob Griese.

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