Buffalo
Bills
1-3
17
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 17-10 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. The win was crucial for the Bills as they continue their pursuit of a playoff berth, while the Dolphins look to regroup after a tough loss at home.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offense with an efficient 200 passing yards, while James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 75 rushing yards. DJ Moore was a standout in the receiving game, finishing with an impressive 133 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays when needed. Malik Willis of the Dolphins managed to throw one touchdown pass, but it wasnโt enough to overcome the Bills' offensive efforts.
Defensively, the Dolphins put forth a strong performance, highlighted by Jordyn Brooks' seven total tackles, while Colin Simmons notched a sack and Marshon Lattimore intercepted a pass. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bills' defense tightened up, forcing a critical turnover on downs that sealed the game. Buffalo's resilience on both sides of the ball ultimately secured their victory in this hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 16 | 200 | 0 | 1 | 72.0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 30 | 19 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 89.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 75 | 5.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Andre Reed | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Galloway | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 7 | 133 | 19.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Andre Reed | WR | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joey Galloway | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keyshawn Johnson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jairus Byrd | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Taylor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 |

