Miami
Dolphins
1-1
21
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 35-21. With both teams looking to solidify their standing early in the season, the Bills' victory keeps them in the hunt for playoff contention while the Dolphins will seek to regroup.
Buffalo's offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for an impressive 308 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. DJ Moore had a standout performance with 199 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target and a game-changer in crucial moments. On the ground, De'Von Achane of the Dolphins delivered a strong effort with 101 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Buffalo's explosive attack.
Buffalo's defense played a key role in the outcome, highlighted by Greg Rousseau's 1.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Rousseau's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Bills to capitalize and extend their lead. The combination of timely defensive plays and a potent offensive display ultimately secured the victory for Buffalo.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 308 | 3 | 0 | 152.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 14 | 42% | 159 | 1 | 0 | 67.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 101 | 5.9 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 62 | 6.9 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 59 | 3.3 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 199 | 39.8 | 148 | 3 | 93 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 63 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Brents | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey White | REDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elliot Washington II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Glasker | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond Watson | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

