Miami
Dolphins
3-6
41
FINAL
47
Buffalo
Bills
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 47-41, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a high-stakes clash. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Bills who ultimately prevailed in a game that came down to the wire.
Josh Allen led the Bills with two touchdown passes, while Derrick Henry dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 204 rushing yards. For the Dolphins, Malik Willis put up a strong performance with 256 passing yards, and Caleb Douglas emerged as his top target, finishing with 104 receiving yards. Both offenses displayed explosive potential, making for an exhilarating showdown.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that contributed to their victory, particularly from Maxwell Hairston, who recorded five total tackles, and Ed Oliver, who added a sack. The game's turning point occurred late in the fourth quarter when the Bills' defense held firm on a crucial drive, stifling the Dolphins' momentum and securing the win. Meanwhile, Chris Johnson's two interceptions for Miami reflected their resilience, but it wasn't enough to overcome Buffalo's offensive onslaught.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 256 | 2 | 1 | 100.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 242 | 2 | 2 | 102.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 21 | 204 | 9.7 | 145 | 4 | 53 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 65 | 5.4 | 11 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Gray | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 38 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 40 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 35 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 44 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 14 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Danny Gray | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Herring | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 44 |

