Miami
Dolphins
0-1
22
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 42-22 in Week 2 of the 2027 season, solidifying their early dominance in the league. The win was crucial for the Bills, as they look to establish themselves as contenders this season.
On the offensive side, Miami's Malik Willis stood out with 216 passing yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. However, it was Buffalo's James Cook III who stole the show with a staggering 239 rushing yards, proving instrumental in the team's offensive success. Luis Bautista also made significant contributions for the Dolphins, racking up 100 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Bills were anchored by Maxwell Hairston, who intercepted two passes, creating crucial turnovers that shifted momentum in favor of Buffalo. The turning point came in the second half when Hairston's second interception led to a quick touchdown drive, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. While the Dolphins fought valiantly, they could not overcome the Bills' explosive offense and opportunistic defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 12 | 216 | 2 | 4 | 45.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 10 | 179 | 1 | 0 | 121.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 21 | 239 | 11.4 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Morgan Polk | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Bautista | TE | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Morgan Polk | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrelle Henderson | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Kidd | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boog Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Louis Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

