Miami
Dolphins
1-1
36
FINAL
17
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 showdown, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 36-17 victory, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With both teams vying for crucial conference standings, the Dolphins showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for Miami, throwing for an impressive 452 yards and five touchdowns, leading his team to an explosive offensive performance. Caleb Douglas was his favorite target, racking up a staggering 336 receiving yards, making key catches that kept the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the game. Meanwhile, James Cook III led the Bills on the ground with 84 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match Miami's offensive firepower.
Defensively, Miami made its presence felt with a key sack from Chop Robinson, while Maxwell Hairston intercepted a pass for Buffalo, but the Dolphins' defense was effective in limiting big plays. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Miami scored two quick touchdowns, creating a gap that Buffalo could not close. With this victory, the Dolphins are poised for a strong finish as the playoff race heats up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 19 | 79% | 452 | 5 | 1 | 140.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 12 | 46% | 151 | 1 | 0 | 77.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 13 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 11 | 336 | 30.5 | 170 | 5 | 78 | 0 |
| Andre Reed | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | โ | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Cunningham | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 |

