Buffalo
Bills
1-3
10
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 5 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 27-10, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Dolphins showcased their strength at home, while the Bills struggled to find their footing against a resilient Miami defense.
Malik Willis was the star of the game, leading the Dolphins with an impressive 223 passing yards and adding 75 rushing yards to his tally. His ability to move the chains both through the air and on the ground was pivotal, and he connected with Chris Bell for a game-high 98 receiving yards, making their partnership a key component of Miami's offensive success.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their mark with a dominant performance, highlighted by Tuli Tuipulotu's two sacks, which disrupted the Bills' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Miami's defense stifled a promising Buffalo drive, forcing a turnover that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. The Dolphins' ability to control both sides of the ball ultimately secured their victory and kept their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 21 | 68% | 223 | 0 | 0 | 88.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 58 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaden Platt | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwan Raymond | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 9 | 95 | 10.6 | 25 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaden Platt | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 |
| Gabriel McCord | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 49 |

