Buffalo
Bills
11-0
34
FINAL
16
Miami
Dolphins
2-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 34-16, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 12 of the 2028 season. With this win, the Bills maintain their momentum as they push for a strong finish in the regular season, while the Dolphins face a tough road ahead.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for the Bills, showcasing his dual-threat ability with 191 passing yards and 74 rushing yards, making key plays to keep drives alive. Donte Molden also made his mark, leading the receiving corps with 73 yards. For the Dolphins, Julian Sayin threw for a touchdown but struggled to keep pace with Buffalo’s explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, highlighted by Dadrion Taylor-Demerson's team-leading eight tackles and Bradley Chubb's 1.5 sacks, which disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Buffalo's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Allen to extend the lead, effectively sealing the game. Despite Greg Newsome II's interception for Miami, it wasn’t enough to shift the momentum back in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 191 | 0 | 1 | 58.2 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 140 | 1 | 1 | 62.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 31 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 71 | 6.5 | 31 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 69 | 4.1 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Donte Molden | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Molden | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Dante Simpson | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Walker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashad Wisdom | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayin Lee | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reddy Steward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Griffin | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 55 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 53 |

