Miami
Dolphins
3-2
41
FINAL
20
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a decisive 41-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7 of the 2027 season, maintaining their momentum in a competitive playoff race. This win not only boosts Miami's standing but also highlights their offensive firepower as they continue to assert their dominance in the league.
Quarterback Malik Willis was the standout performer for the Dolphins, throwing for 276 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. De'Von Achane contributed on the ground with 49 rushing yards, while the receiving corps remained reliable, setting the stage for a balanced attack that kept the Buccaneers on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins were relentless, with Zach Sieler leading the charge with an impressive 2.5 sacks. His disruptive presence was a key factor in the game, stifling Tampa Bay's offensive momentum and forcing critical mistakes. The turning point came in the second quarter when Sieler's pressure led to a turnover, allowing Miami to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 276 | 2 | 0 | 114.3 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 223 | 1 | 0 | 94.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 49 | 3.3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 43 | 2.7 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 27 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Donovan Edwards | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 35 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | — | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Sieler | DT | 8 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lance Way | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virgil Lindsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javin Wright | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 47 |

