Buffalo
Bills
0-0
41
FINAL
7
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display to kick off the 2027 season, the Buffalo Bills cruised to a 41-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins. With both teams eager to establish their presence in the league, the Bills made a strong statement on the road, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive tenacity.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for an impressive 343 yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver DJ Moore was his favorite target, racking up a staggering 212 receiving yards, while running back James Cook III contributed a solid ground game with 69 rushing yards. The combination of explosive passing and a consistent rushing attack kept the Dolphins' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, Christian Benford was a standout for the Bills, snagging two interceptions that shifted momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor. The Dolphins struggled to find rhythm on offense, and despite Jordyn Brooks’ commendable nine tackles and 1.5 sacks, Miami's defensive efforts were not enough to contain the Bills' high-octane attack. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bills scored consecutive touchdowns, effectively sealing the game and leaving the Dolphins searching for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 343 | 1 | 0 | 121.9 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 24 | 9 | 38% | 176 | 1 | 2 | 43.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 69 | 4.3 | 27 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 49 | 4.9 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Carson Steele | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | -9 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 9 | 212 | 23.6 | 81 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 10 | 112 | 11.2 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 85 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmed Hassanein | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John McIntyre | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Johnny Hekker | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

