Miami
Dolphins
3-6
42
FINAL
29
Buffalo
Bills
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills 42-29 in a crucial Week 11 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations while dealing a blow to Buffalo's postseason hopes. With both teams vying for a stronger position in the AFC, this showdown was pivotal for momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Malik Willis showcased his prowess under center, throwing for an impressive 354 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Dolphins' explosive offense. Chris Bell emerged as his favorite target, racking up 100 receiving yards and finding the end zone. Meanwhile, the Dolphins' ground game also contributed, complementing Willis’ aerial attack to keep the Bills' defense on their heels.
Defensively, Miami made key plays that ultimately shifted the game. Ronnie Harrison Jr. intercepted a crucial pass, halting a Bills drive that could have changed the momentum. Calen Bullock's six tackles underscored the Dolphins' ability to contain Buffalo’s offense, while Greg Rousseau's lone sack for the Bills was not enough to disrupt Miami's offensive rhythm. The combination of timely turnovers and consistent tackling sealed the victory for Miami as they continue their push for the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 37 | 23 | 62% | 354 | 4 | 0 | 129.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 221 | 3 | 1 | 114.2 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Conner | HB | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 9 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 16 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 15 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 28 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 33 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Wood | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

