Miami
Dolphins
2-8
21
FINAL
28
Buffalo
Bills
6-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Buffalo Bills held off the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 28-21, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. Both teams needed a win to bolster their postseason aspirations, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Josh Allen was the star of the day for Buffalo, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to lead the offense. Malik Willis of the Dolphins put up an impressive 313 passing yards, highlighting Miami’s aerial threat, while Stefon Diggs racked up 114 receiving yards, making crucial catches throughout the game. However, it was James Cook III's steady ground game that helped the Bills maintain control.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Terrel Bernard making a game-changing impact by snagging two interceptions, including one that shifted momentum in the second half. Davison Igbinosun's five tackles and Landon Jackson's single sack further stifled Miami's offensive efforts, ensuring Buffalo’s defense played a pivotal role in securing the win. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Bernard's interception halted a Dolphins drive, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 313 | 3 | 3 | 95.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 283 | 3 | 0 | 152.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 20 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 30 | 2 | 80 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 95 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 68 | 68.0 | 66 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

