Dolphins at Bills
Buffalo Bills 37, Miami Dolphins 7 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Dolphins 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Bills 37 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPMalik Willis 176 yds passingJames Cook III 132 yds rushingDe'Von Achane 65 yds receivingCole Bishop 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 300 · 332Passing yards 155 · 97Rushing yards 145 · 235Completions 16/25 · 6/11Yards per carry 8.5 · 18.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In a decisive Week 11 matchup, the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a commanding 37-7 victory. The win not only solidifies Buffalo's playoff aspirations but also serves as a statement of dominance in the AFC East.
Josh Allen led the Bills with a steady performance that included one passing touchdown, while James Cook III stole the show on the ground, racking up an impressive 132 rushing yards. The Dolphins' Malik Willis managed to throw for 176 yards, but Miami's offense struggled to find the end zone, limiting their scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Ed Oliver showcasing his prowess by recording a sack and Budda Baker contributing a crucial interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Baker's pick set up the Bills for another quick score, effectively putting the game out of reach for the struggling Dolphins. With stellar performances on both sides of the ball, Buffalo proved they are a force to be reckoned with as the season progresses.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 16/25 | 64% | 176 | 0 | 2 | 51.4 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 6/11 | 55% | 103 | 1 | 0 | 116.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 15 | 131 | 8.7 | 15 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 6 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 61 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 8 | 65 | 8.1 | 45 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Will KacmarekTE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | — | 1 | 56 | 1 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bills | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike DannaLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Jason MyersK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 4 | 31 |