Buffalo
Bills
5-2
6
FINAL
33
Miami
Dolphins
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins dominated the Buffalo Bills with a convincing 33-6 victory in Week 8 of the 2027 season, further solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for critical wins, the Dolphins showcased their strength at home, leaving the Bills in search of answers as they continue their push for postseason contention.
Dolphins quarterback Jalen Hurts was the star of the show, throwing for three touchdowns and leading Miami's offense with precision. On the ground, the Bills’ Travis Etienne Jr. shined with 109 rushing yards, while Khalil Shakir made a significant impact in the passing game, racking up 164 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, Buffalo's offense was unable to find the end zone, falling short in a crucial division matchup.
Miami’s defense was instrumental in the outcome, with Dillon Thieneman leading the charge with seven total tackles and a sack. Thieneman's presence was felt throughout the game, disrupting Buffalo's rhythm and contributing to a stellar defensive effort. Josh Magee's two interceptions proved to be game-changing moments, effectively stalling any momentum the Bills hoped to build and sealing Miami's victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Brikmann | QB | 47 | 22 | 47% | 297 | 1 | 5 | 34.9 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 290 | 3 | 1 | 136.6 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 1 | 33% | 28 | 0 | 1 | 29.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 7 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Cary Brikmann | QB | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 10 | 164 | 16.4 | 67 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 122 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 37 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 36 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 31 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Mark Windsor | FB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Magee | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Medrano | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Settle Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

