Miami
Dolphins
3-6
23
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
7-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 42-23, solidifying their playoff aspirations and leaving the Dolphins looking for answers. Buffalo's offense put on a clinic, showcasing their firepower in a crucial divisional game.
Josh Allen led the charge for the Bills, throwing for three touchdown passes and spreading the ball effectively across his targets. James Cook III dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 148 rushing yards, while Miami's Malik Willis threw for 300 yards, highlighting his ability despite the loss. Chris Bell was the standout receiver for Miami, finishing with 94 receiving yards but unable to fully capitalize on his opportunities.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Greg Rousseau recording three sacks and Maxwell Hairston snagging two interceptions, which were pivotal in shifting the momentum of the game. Cole Bishop's seven tackles anchored the defensive effort, but it was Hairston’s interceptions that turned the tide, giving Buffalo crucial possessions and allowing them to build their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 29 | 16 | 300 | 2 | 2 | 85.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 13 | 243 | 3 | 4 | 93.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 148 | 13.5 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 116 | 8.3 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 94 | 47.0 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 1 | 46 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

