Miami
Dolphins
0-2
14
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Buffalo Bills held off the Miami Dolphins, securing a 21-14 victory in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This win boosts the Bills' standings as they look to establish dominance in the division early in the season.
Offensively, Malik Willis showcased his skills for the Dolphins, throwing for 183 yards and a touchdown, but it was Josh Allen's impressive rushing performance that stole the spotlight. Allen rushed for 108 yards, providing the Bills with crucial first downs and keeping the Miami defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel Sr contributed significantly for Miami in the receiving game, racking up 57 yards.
Defensively, Ed Oliver was a standout for the Bills, recording an impressive 2.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm and contributed to the pressure on Willis throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Oliver's relentless pursuit resulted in a critical sack, forcing Miami to punt and allowing the Bills to maintain their lead. With solid defensive plays and timely offensive execution, Buffalo emerged victorious in this hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 12 | 183 | 1 | 0 | 89.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 18 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 83.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 108 | 6.4 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 1 | 42 | 1 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 55 |
| Aidan Birr | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

