Miami
Dolphins
0-7
35
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-31, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their positions in the standings, but it was Miami that ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience in the face of adversity. On the offensive side, Miami's Malik Willis was a standout performer, rushing for 84 yards and providing a dynamic threat on the ground. Cooper Berger contributed significantly as well, throwing for 1 touchdown, while the Bills' Josh Allen put up impressive numbers with 269 passing yards, demonstrating his ability to move the ball through the air. DJ Moore led all receivers with 89 yards, making key plays to keep Buffalo competitive throughout the game. Defensively, the Dolphins made crucial stops, highlighted by Chris Johnson's interception that shifted momentum in Miami's favor. Despite solid performances from the Bills' Terrel Bernard, who recorded 7 tackles, and Greg Rousseau, who added half a sack, Buffalo couldn't contain Miami's explosive plays when it mattered most. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Miami's defense held strong, allowing their offense to seal the victory and escape with a hard-fought win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB301963%2691275.5
Malik WillisQB291966%1801094.0
Cooper BergerQB4250%111095.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Malik WillisQB58416.8521390
James Cook IIIHB14634.5270180
Rachaad WhiteHB9495.4110150
De'Von AchaneHB10494.9211230
Ray DavisHB9455.0332200
Josh AllenQB7202.9—180
Jordan JordanHB166.0—060
Tyreek HillWR133.0—030
Deron CapersHB122.0—020
Dawson KnoxTE000.0—001
Matthew TrenkleWR000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DJ MooreWR48922.3160301
Khalil ShakirWR58517.0511400
Mitchell EvansTE6538.8151150
Caleb DouglasWR44912.370260
Matthew TrenkleWR4348.521240
Dalton KincaidTE12626.020261
Keon ColemanWR3258.3110120
Seydou TraoreTE22311.5100150
Tyreek HillWR2189.070101
Dawson KnoxTE11818.0—0180
Elijah PeekTE11212.0—0120
Ben VanSumerenFB199.06090
Joshua PalmerWR188.0—080
James Cook IIIHB362.07081
De'Von AchaneHB252.56031
Will KacmarekTE000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Corey BojorquezP0000
Willie PeermanK0150
Tyler BassK11425