Miami
Dolphins
1-8
19
FINAL
29
Buffalo
Bills
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 11 matchup, the Buffalo Bills secured a solid 29-19 victory over the Miami Dolphins, bolstering their playoff hopes as the season approaches its final stretch. With both teams vying for a stronger position in the standings, the Bills' win marks a significant step forward in their quest for postseason success.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 186 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in key moments. DJ Moore was his primary target, racking up 80 receiving yards, while the Dolphins struggled to find consistency in their passing game. On the ground, Ollie Gordon II gave Miami a spark with 85 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bills' offensive firepower.
The Buffalo defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Kaleb Elarms-Orr leading the team with six total tackles and Jalon Kilgore contributing with a critical sack. The turning point came in the second half when the Bills' defense stifled a potential Dolphins scoring drive, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed Buffalo to extend their lead. This defensive stand proved to be the catalyst for the Bills' victory, as they maintained control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 186 | 3 | 0 | 112.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 16 | 47% | 178 | 1 | 0 | 72.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 43 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 67 | 6.1 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 61 | 3.8 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 11 | 29 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 14 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 7 | 45 | 6.4 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyrell Shavers | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeWayne Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 52 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 35 |

