Miami
Dolphins
5-4
35
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a decisive 35-21 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 11 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial wins, the Dolphins showcased their offensive versatility and resilience throughout the game.
D'Andre Swift was the standout performer for Miami, ripping through the Bills' defense for an impressive 199 rushing yards, making it difficult for Buffalo to find an answer. Quarterback Daniel Jones of the Bills put up a valiant effort, throwing for 238 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Dolphins' high-powered attack. Jaylen Waddle contributed significantly through the air with 73 receiving yards, adding to Miami's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their presence known, with Marques Sigle leading the team with five total tackles and Kaleb Proctor recording 1.5 sacks, disrupting Buffalo's rhythm. The turning point came in the second half, when Miami's defense tightened and forced a critical turnover, allowing the Dolphins to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Despite Dee Winters' interception for the Bills, Miami's defensive performance was instrumental in maintaining control and sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 36 | 27 | 238 | 3 | 0 | 119.9 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 14 | 10 | 181 | 2 | 1 | 123.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 14 | 199 | 14.2 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 9 | 43 | 4.8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Givens | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

