Miami
Dolphins
2-0
30
FINAL
13
Buffalo
Bills
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in Week 11 of the 2026 season, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 30-13, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Dolphins showcased their dominance on the road, while the Bills struggled to keep pace as they faced a crucial test in their quest for postseason contention.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 198 yards and a touchdown, while De'Von Achane made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 90 yards. Jalen Tolbert emerged as a key offensive weapon, racking up 98 receiving yards to help propel the Dolphins' scoring efforts. The combination of Willis’ efficient passing and Achane's explosive runs proved too much for Buffalo's defense to handle.
Defensively, Jacob Rodriguez was a standout for Miami, recording eight total tackles and anchoring a defense that stifled the Bills' offense. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Miami's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the Dolphins to extend their lead just before halftime. With their defense stepping up at crucial moments, Miami was able to maintain control and secure a convincing victory over Buffalo.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Allen | QB | 37 | 21 | 57% | 198 | 0 | 0 | 71.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 26 | 10 | 38% | 150 | 1 | 0 | 70.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 90 | 6.0 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 80 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 46 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyle Allen | QB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 18 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 55 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 50 |

