Miami
Dolphins
5-4
28
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
0-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 11 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills 28-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. As the season approaches its final stretch, both teams were vying for momentum, but it was Miami that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic edge.
Malik Willis was the star of the night for the Dolphins, throwing for two touchdowns while also leading the ground game with 109 rushing yards. His dynamic playmaking kept the Bills' defense on their heels, while DJ Moore of the Bills countered with 120 receiving yards, though it wasn't enough to swing the outcome in Buffalo's favor. Josh Allen put up impressive numbers with 283 passing yards, but the Dolphins' defense consistently pressured him throughout the game.
Defensively, Miami's Miles Battle made a significant impact with eight total tackles, helping to stifle Buffalo's offensive rhythm. The turning point of the game came when Miami's defense forced a key turnover in the second half, allowing the Dolphins to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Despite Greg Rousseau's lone sack for the Bills, it was Miami's defensive resilience that turned the tide and set the stage for their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 24 | 283 | 1 | 0 | 94.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 26 | 16 | 167 | 2 | 0 | 105.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 85 | 6.1 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 15 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Donovan Edwards | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 1 | 78 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 77 | 9.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

