Dolphins miss chance to clinch after 56-26 loss to Bills
— Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills placed an emphatic stamp on their breakout season with a 56-26 rout of Miami on Sunday in a game the Dolphins could have clinched a playoff berth with a win.
National Football League
FINAL
Miami Dolphins
26
Buffalo Bills
56
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 26 |
| BUF | 0 | 28 | 7 | 21 | 56 |
Highmark Stadium (Old)
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Detroit Lions | L 9-19 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs New England Patriots | L 19-24 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New York Jets | W 28-25 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 24-31 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-15 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:47 26-56
Malcolm Perry 25 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 6:18 19-56
Gabriel Davis 56 Yd pass from Matt Barkley (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 8:40 19-49
Salvon Ahmed 16 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 11:55 13-49
Antonio Williams 2 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 13:44 13-42
Antonio Williams 18 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 8:20 13-35
Josh Norman 16 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 11:08 13-28
Myles Gaskin 1 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 1:00 6-28
John Brown 32 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 1:44 6-21
Jason Sanders 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:22 3-21
Isaiah McKenzie 84 Yd Punt Return (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 6:56 3-14
Isaiah McKenzie 14 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 12:09 3-7
Isaiah McKenzie 7 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 8:07 3-0
Jason Sanders 49 Yd Field Goal
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BUF
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:47 · End of Game
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MIA 2:47
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:47 26-56
Malcolm Perry 25 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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BUF 6:18
1 play, 56 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:18 19-56
Gabriel Davis 56 Yd pass from Matt Barkley (Tyler Bass Kick)
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MIA 6:27
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:37 · Fumble
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BUF 8:04
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:36 · Punt
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MIA 8:40
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:40 19-49
Salvon Ahmed 16 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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BUF 11:55
3 plays, 25 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:55 13-49
Antonio Williams 2 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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MIA 13:32
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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BUF 13:44
5 plays, 79 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:44 13-42
Antonio Williams 18 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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MIA 1:29
8 plays, 61 yards, 2:26 · Interception
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BUF 3:55
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:21 · Interception
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MIA 5:16
10 plays, 27 yards, 3:04 · Downs
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MIA 8:20
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:20 13-35
Josh Norman 16 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Bass Kick)
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BUF 8:28
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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MIA 11:08
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:08 13-28
Myles Gaskin 1 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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BUF
1 play, -1 yard, 0:30 · End of Half
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MIA 0:30
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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BUF 1:00
4 plays, 75 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:00 6-28
John Brown 32 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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MIA 1:44
9 plays, 61 yards, 3:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:44 6-21
Jason Sanders 32 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 5:22
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:34 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:22 3-21
Isaiah McKenzie 84 Yd Punt Return (Tyler Bass Kick)
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BUF 6:56
8 plays, 88 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:56 3-14
Isaiah McKenzie 14 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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MIA 9:43
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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BUF 12:09
7 plays, 50 yards, 3:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:09 3-7
Isaiah McKenzie 7 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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MIA 0:28
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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BUF 2:40
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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MIA 4:12
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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BUF 5:50
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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MIA 8:07
6 plays, 10 yards, 2:35 · Field Goal
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
MIA
BUF
27
1st Downs
24
20
Passing 1st downs
19
5
Rushing 1st downs
4
2
1st downs from penalties
1
3-14
3rd down efficiency
4-10
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
80
Total Plays
64
454
Total Yards
455
5.7
Yards per Play
7.1
15
Total Drives
14
384
Passing
377
36/59
Comp/Att
24/38
6.4
Yards per pass
9.7
3
Interceptions thrown
2
1-9
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-11
70
Rushing
78
20
Rushing Attempts
25
3.5
Yards per rush
3.1
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-4
2-20
Penalties
3-16
4
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
2
32:38
Possession
27:22
Injuries
Buffalo Bills
- Dion Dawkins Questionable
- Greg Gaines Questionable
- Christian Benford Questionable
- Spencer Brown Questionable
- Connor McGovern Questionable
Miami Dolphins
- Darrell Baker Jr. Out
- Malik Willis Injured Reserve
- Will Kacmarek Questionable
- Jaylen Wright Out
- Chris Bell Questionable
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