Facing a seven-point deficit with 6:14 left in the fourth quarter, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa engineered a crucial drive for the Dolphins. Miami traveled 81 yards downfield in 11 plays, with Tagovailoa capping the drive with a seven-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, which tied the score at 27-27 with 1:38 left in the game.

On the next possession, the Buffalo offense found a way to set up kicker Tyler Bass for a game-winning 61-yard field goal – the longest of his career. Trailing by three with five seconds left, the Dolphins were unable to score on the final play of the game, falling to the Bills 30–27 at Highmark Stadium.

Despite the loss, Tagovailoa performed impressively, completing 89.3% of his passes in one game and a career-best. He went 25 of 28 for 231 yards and two touchdowns, giving the offense points on five of their possessions.

Tagovailoa’s favorite target was running back De’Von Achane, who caught a team-high eight for 58 yards (7.3 average). Wide receiver Tyreek Hill tallied four receptions for a team-high 80 yards (20.0 avg.), while tight end Jonnu Smith added five receptions for 46 yards (9.2 avg.).

Miami’s rushing attack also found success, as Achane carried the ball 12 times for a game-high 63 yards (5.3 avg.) and a touchdown, while running back Raheem Mostert added 56 yards to his 10 carries (5. 6 avg.).

Both teams traded points to start the match before the fouls got underway.

Buffalo’s first scoring drive was sparked by their special teams unit, when a 29-yard return by defensive back Brandon Codrington set up the Bills at the Miami 37-yard line. Seven plays and 15 yards later, Bass nailed a 40-yard field goal through the uprights, giving Buffalo an early 3-0 lead with 6:30 left in the first quarter.

Miami answered on its next offensive possession with a combination of run and pass. Tagovailoa cleared 5:11 of playing time and was accurate in this scoring drive as he completed all four of his passing attempts for 32 yards, including a 17-yard connection with Mostert moving the sticks for the Dolphins on third-and-11. . Kicker Jason Sanders made a 39-yard field goal to tie the game, 3-3, with 1:19 left in the opening quarter.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen got Buffalo’s offense going on their next drive, when a 15-yard connection to tight end Dalton Kincaid, a 10-yard completion to wide receiver Khalil Shaki and a 13-yard run by running back James Cook created a chance in the red zone. On first-and-10 from Miami’s 11-yard line, cornerback Jalen Ramsey came down with his first interception of the season on a tipped pass intended for rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman.

Ramsey’s pick led to the Dolphins’ longest scoring drive since Week 1 of the 2018 season against Tennessee. Starting from their own three-yard line, Miami leaned on the ground game to power a 14-play, 97-yard drive that took up 8:21 of playing time. In the red zone, Tagovailoa found Achane, who took the designed screen 14 yards for his third score of the season and first touchdown of the game, giving the Dolphins a 10–3 lead with 3:20 remaining in the second quarter.

Buffalo threatened to answer with a touchdown of their own on the next drive, but consecutive penalties forced them to settle for a 49-yard field goal as Miami led 10–6 at halftime.

After Miami fumbled the ball on their opening drive of the second half, every possession by either team for the remainder of the game ended in a score.

Buffalo answered first with a one-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Mack Hollins, giving the Bills a 12–10 lead midway through the third quarter. Miami regained the lead after Sanders connected on a 23-yard field goal, but Buffalo responded on the next series with a 70-yard scoring drive, giving them a 20–13 lead in the fourth quarter.

Miami tied the game at 20 apiece with an eight-yard rushing touchdown from Achane, but Buffalo again gained the advantage on a two-yard touchdown reception from tight end Quinton Morris. The Dolphins responded with an 11-play, 81-yard scoring drive to tie the game, 27–27, but Waddle’s seven-yard touchdown would be their final score of the day.

Miami will continue their two-game road trip and travel to Los Angeles to take on the Rams on Monday, November 11 at 8:15 PM on ESPN.