Buffalo
Bills
0-0
41
FINAL
7
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 17d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB302273%34310121.9
Ty SimpsonQB24938%1761243.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB16694.3271200
Blake CorumHB12645.3100141
Josh AllenQB10494.972120
Ray DavisHB11423.8—180
Carson SteeleHB12525.0220250
Ty SimpsonQB6172.8—070
Tyreek HillWR000.0—000
DJ MooreWR000.0—000
Ollie Gordon IIHB3-9-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DJ MooreWR921223.6811770
Khalil ShakirWR1011211.2220260
Tyreek HillWR29949.5851840
Chris BellWR23819.0110300
Marvin Mims JrWR22010.070130
Ray DavisHB11212.0110120
Justin JolyTE2115.5—090
Will KacmarekTE188.0—080
Keon ColemanWR273.5—040
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Andre SzmytK0010
Johnny HekkerP0000