Buffalo
Bills
11-5
42
FINAL
28
Oakland
Dragons
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Oakland Dragons with a final score of 42-28. The victory not only boosts Buffalo's playoff hopes but also solidifies their position in a competitive division as the season approaches its final stretch.
Leading the charge for the Bills was quarterback Cam Ward, who was nearly unstoppable, throwing for five touchdown passes and showcasing his ability to find the end zone from anywhere on the field. Bryce Underwood also made an impact, racking up 316 passing yards and keeping the offense dynamic throughout the game.
While both teams displayed offensive prowess, it was the Bills' defense that ultimately influenced the game's outcome. Key stops at critical moments, particularly in the second half, allowed Buffalo to maintain their lead and control the tempo. The turning point came late in the third quarter when a crucial interception shifted momentum back to the Bills and set up another scoring drive, sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 36 | 23 | 316 | 2 | 1 | 98.8 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 29 | 25 | 309 | 5 | 0 | 150.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 49 | 4.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Le'Veon Bell | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Johnson | HB | 9 | 21 | 2.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Johnny White | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Mathew | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Mathew | WR | 9 | 153 | 17.0 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Chris Henry Jr | WR | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Henry Ruggs III | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaleel Skinner | TE | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Le'Veon Bell | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Julio Jones | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Kendre Harrison | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Hakeem Nicks | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Johnson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Colt Lyerla | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Smith | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone James | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari Vickerson | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Peterson | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian MacDonald | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caden Curry | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Brewster | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cj Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jacobs | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Busari Raji | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Martinez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Earl Thomas III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wyatt | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brad Kelley | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

