Miami
Dolphins
0-0
21
FINAL
45
Buffalo
Bills
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 45-21 in Week 1 of the 2027 season. The victory sets a strong tone for the Bills as they aim to assert their dominance in the AFC East this year.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who delivered a stellar performance with 403 passing yards and five touchdown passes. His ability to connect with receivers downfield was a key factor in the Bills' offensive explosion. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Smith from the Dolphins showcased his skills with 126 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Buffalo's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Bills were impactful, with Greg Rousseau recording two sacks to disrupt Miami's rhythm. Although the Dolphins' Jacob Rodriguez led the game in tackles with five, it was Buffalo's relentless pressure and timely turnovers that defined the matchup. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Allen threw his fourth touchdown, allowing the Bills to pull away and maintain control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 21 | 403 | 5 | 1 | 141.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 35 | 19 | 340 | 3 | 1 | 104.4 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence Carter Jr. | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 6 | 126 | 21.0 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Terrence Carter Jr. | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mory Bamba | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 59 |

