Buffalo
Bills
0-2
48
FINAL
59
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 59-48, showcasing the high-stakes intensity of this AFC showdown. Both teams entered the game with aspirations of establishing themselves in the playoff picture, but it was the Dolphins who emerged victorious in a shootout that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Darian Mensah was the star for Miami, throwing for an impressive six touchdown passes while leading his team to victory. De'Von Achane made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 200 rushing yards, while Keon Coleman of the Bills also shined with 230 receiving yards, keeping Buffalo in the game until the final whistle. Josh Allen put up a remarkable 554 passing yards but ultimately fell short in the high-scoring affair.
Defensively, Zach Lutmer was a standout for Miami, recording 11 total tackles and contributing a sack that proved crucial in key moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Lutmer's defensive pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Dolphins to extend their lead. Christian Benford's interception for the Bills highlighted their efforts, but it was Miami's defensive resilience that sealed the victory in a memorable contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 25 | 66% | 554 | 5 | 3 | 115.6 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 364 | 6 | 1 | 129.9 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 2 | 100% | 49 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 33 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 200 | 11.8 | 15 | 2 | 96 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Coleman | WR | 6 | 230 | 38.3 | 77 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 131 | 43.7 | 70 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 38 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 103 | 51.5 | 53 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 44 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 35 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 27 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 23 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 31 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Randall Porter | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Lutmer | CB | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Baldwin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demani Richardson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Pressley Harvin | P | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

