Miami
Dolphins
4-0
41
FINAL
3
Buffalo
Bills
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins cruised to a commanding 41-3 victory over the Buffalo Bills in a Week 5 showdown that showcased the Dolphins' offensive prowess. With this win, Miami solidifies its position as a contender in the 2027 season, leaving the Bills to regroup after a disheartening performance at home.
Malik Willis was the star of the night, throwing for 239 yards and two touchdowns while also leading the Dolphins in rushing with 53 yards. Jeff Caldwell emerged as his top target, racking up an impressive 132 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat in the passing game. The Dolphins' offense was relentless, scoring consistently and keeping Buffalo's defense on its heels.
Miami's defense played a crucial role in this lopsided contest, limiting the Bills to just three points and forcing them to abandon their game plan early. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Dolphins' defense stifled a promising Buffalo drive, leading to a quick turnover and subsequent touchdown that shifted momentum irreversibly in Miami's favor. Jacob Rodriguez led the Dolphins with five tackles, contributing to a dominant defensive effort that stunted any hopes of a Bills comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 239 | 2 | 2 | 85.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 16 | 47% | 179 | 0 | 4 | 23.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 44 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 12 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Elijah Borland | TE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 15 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 38 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 29 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Betts | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27 |

