Bills at Dolphins
Buffalo Bills 24, Miami Dolphins 21 · That_One_Madden_League_REGS🔥
Final Score
Bills 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Dolphins 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJosh Allen 271 yds passingJames Cook III 78 yds rushingSkyler Bell 120 yds receivingJordyn Brooks 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 406 · 311Passing yards 271 · 178Rushing yards 135 · 133Completions 24/40 · 12/20Yards per carry 4.1 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-21 in Miami. With both teams vying for an early lead in the highly competitive AFC East, this matchup set the tone for what promises to be an intriguing 2028 season.
Josh Allen showcased his talents, throwing for 271 yards and leading the Bills' offense effectively. He connected with Skyler Bell, who had a standout performance with 120 receiving yards, while James Cook III added a solid ground game with 78 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers kept the Dolphins in the game with three touchdown passes, demonstrating his veteran prowess.
Defensively, the Bills capitalized on a crucial turnover, with Jaycee Horn snagging an interception that proved pivotal in the closing moments. The Dolphins' Jordyn Brooks led the defense with ten tackles, but it was the Bills' ability to contain Miami's late-game drives that ultimately sealed their victory. Buffalo's defense held strong when it mattered most, allowing them to escape with a hard-fought win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 24/40 | 60% | 271 | 2 | 0 | 96.9 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 12/20 | 60% | 178 | 3 | 1 | 107.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 15 | 78 | 5.2 | 33 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jadan BaughHB | 9 | 27 | 3.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 17 | 55 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Skyler BellWR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 80 | 1 | 57 | 1 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 37 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jadan BaughHB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Elic AyomanorWR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 77 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Greg DulcichTE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Justin JolyTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Treylon BurksWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WilliamsMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcyFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quintavius JohnsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jordyn BrooksMIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey MooreLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach LutmerCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius WashingtonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. EpenesaREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingston LopaFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Zion GrimesK | 1/1 | 3 | 48 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Bradley PinionP | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |