Miami
Dolphins
1-0
29
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 showdown, the Buffalo Bills held off the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 35-29, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season heads into its final stretch. This matchup was crucial for both teams, as the Dolphins sought to keep pace in the tight AFC race while the Bills aimed to bolster their standing with a key divisional win.
Buffalo's offense was led by quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Running back Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 170 rushing yards, while Christian Watson from Miami countered with 98 receiving yards, keeping his team competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Boye Mafe dominated the pass rush with two sacks, consistently pressuring Dolphins quarterback Caleb Williams, who still managed to throw for 275 yards. The game's turning point came when Bobby Okereke intercepted a vital pass late in the fourth quarter, allowing the Bills to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 275 | 4 | 2 | 115.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 225 | 4 | 1 | 117.7 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 24 | 170 | 7.1 | 60 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 16 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 41 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 8 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Tony Gonzales | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 30 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

