Miami
Dolphins
1-8
42
FINAL
49
Buffalo
Bills
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 49-42, solidifying their grip on the playoff race as the season heads into its final stretch. Both teams entered the game looking to bolster their postseason aspirations, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Josh Allen showcased his MVP-caliber talent, throwing for an impressive 394 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Bills' offense with precision and poise. The Dolphins' De'Von Achane made his mark with 103 rushing yards, while Luther Burden III dazzled with 169 receiving yards and a touchdown, keeping Miami competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Maxwell Hairston's interception that shifted momentum back in Buffalo's favor. Terrel Bernard's sack added pressure on Miami's quarterback, disrupting their offensive rhythm. Ultimately, it was Buffalo's ability to tighten up defensively in the second half that allowed them to hold off a late Dolphins surge and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 22 | 79% | 394 | 3 | 1 | 139.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 9 | 39% | 361 | 3 | 1 | 108.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | — | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 15 | 93 | 6.2 | 36 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 169 | 42.3 | 75 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 7 | 152 | 21.7 | 18 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 127 | 63.5 | 107 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 15 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 55 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 69 | 69.0 | 57 | 0 | 69 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

