Miami
Dolphins
5-4
24
FINAL
6
Buffalo
Bills
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a decisive 24-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 11 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial conference standings, the Dolphins emerged as the dominant force, capitalizing on their opportunities to outlast the Bills.
Miami's offense was led by quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who threw for two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Though the Bills' J.P. Losman topped the passing yards with 228, it was Culpepper's efficient scoring that made the difference. On the ground, the Dolphins controlled the tempo, effectively balancing their attack and keeping the Bills' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Dolphins made critical plays that swung momentum in their favor, particularly with cornerback Ken Lucas securing two interceptions that stifled Buffalo's drives. Despite the Bills seeing standout performances from Willis McGahee and George Wilson, their inability to convert on crucial third downs and the Dolphins' disciplined defense ultimately determined the game's outcome. The turning point came when Miami's defense forced a turnover at a key moment, allowing them to extend their lead and maintain control throughout the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Losman | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 228 | 1 | 3 | 54.5 |
| Daunte Culpepper | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 182 | 2 | 0 | 111.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis McGahee | HB | 10 | 120 | 12.0 | 70 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Ronnie Brown | HB | 18 | 91 | 5.1 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Minor | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.P. Losman | QB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Daunte Culpepper | QB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Robinson | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| George Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peerless Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Chambers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christopher Carter | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Wilson | WR | 10 | 123 | 12.3 | 31 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Christopher Carter | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Chambers | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 15 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Randall McMichael | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Joshua Reed | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bradley Cieslak | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Wesley Welker | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kevin Everett | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Lee Evans | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Willis McGahee | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ronnie Brown | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marcus Vick | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Peerless Price | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Lucas | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| John McCargo | DT | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Allen | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Bowen | SS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Schobel | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| London Fletcher | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Thomas | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donte Whitner | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Clements | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence McGee | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dimetry Holliday | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Allen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Takeo Spikes | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Traylor | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre' Goodman | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Vincent | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Daniels | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Kelsay | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Tripplett | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiwaukee Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Roth | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yeremiah Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Moorman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olindo Mare | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |

