Miami
Dolphins
1-0
7
FINAL
29
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills secured a decisive 29-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins in a pivotal Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season. The win not only boosts the Bills' confidence but also establishes them as early contenders in the league, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, demonstrating his elite passing ability with 336 yards and four touchdown passes. His connection with Khalil Shakir was particularly effective, as Shakir racked up 134 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. While the ground game struggled, James Cook III contributed with 23 yards, allowing the Bills to maintain a balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Maxwell Hairston making significant plays, including two interceptions and three total tackles. TJ Parker also made his presence felt with two sacks, which disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm. The game’s turning point came early in the second half when Hairston's second interception set up another touchdown for Buffalo, effectively sealing the Dolphins' fate and solidifying the Bills' control of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 336 | 4 | 0 | 152.5 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 165 | 1 | 6 | 51.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 134 | 44.7 | 56 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 121 | 30.3 | 35 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 53 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Lutmer | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

