Miami
Dolphins
7-3
36
FINAL
17
Buffalo
Bills
8-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills 36-17 in Week 12 of the 2028 season. The victory solidifies the Dolphins' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience against a divisional rival.
Dante Moore led the charge for Miami, throwing for 249 yards and four touchdown passes, effectively spreading the ball across the field. Bijan Robinson contributed on the ground with 61 rushing yards, providing balance to the Dolphins' offensive attack. Meanwhile, Xavier Worthy stood out for the Bills, racking up 97 receiving yards but struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, Miami made its mark with Vita Vea recording two sacks and Cor'Dale Flott snagging an interception, both pivotal in stifling Buffalo’s momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Flott's interception set up another touchdown drive for Miami, extending their lead and putting significant pressure on the Bills. With this win, the Dolphins not only secured a crucial victory but also sent a message that they are serious contenders this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 12 | 8 | 67% | 249 | 4 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 166 | 2 | 1 | 86.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Billy Taylor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Costa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden O'Sullivan | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 10 | 2 | 51 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 54 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 59 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | — | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 21 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Braden O'Sullivan | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kai O'Sullivan | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington Jr. | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sal Reyes | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al Weary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

