Miami
Dolphins
5-5
31
FINAL
0
Buffalo
Bills
6-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Miami Dolphins shut out the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 31-0, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 12 of the 2027 season. The Dolphins displayed dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving the Bills reeling as they struggled to contain Miami's offensive firepower.
Jalen Hurts led the charge for Miami, throwing for 223 yards and two touchdowns, while De'Von Achane showcased his explosive speed with 105 rushing yards. Ja'Marr Chase was a reliable target for Hurts, racking up 96 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Dolphins' offensive onslaught. Together, they created a potent combination that overwhelmed the Buffalo defense throughout the game.
Defensively, Miami's performance was equally impressive, highlighted by Keyron Crawford's two sacks and Bryan Cook's interception, which disrupted any potential momentum from the Bills. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Miami's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the Dolphins to extend their lead and effectively seal the victory. Buffalo's inability to score demonstrated the Dolphins' mastery on both sides of the field.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 223 | 2 | 0 | 116.3 |
| Cary Brikmann | QB | 35 | 19 | 54% | 150 | 0 | 1 | 53.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 105 | 8.1 | 61 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 10 | 51 | 5.1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Cary Brikmann | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mark Windsor | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaiah Williams | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Windsor | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Medrano | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Lee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Magee | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Araiza | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 38 |

