Game Recap
In a December playoff matchup, the Bills came out ahead with a 37-22 win over the Dolphins. The Dolphins were held scoreless in the first three quarters as the Bills were in full control building a 27-0 edge.
The Bills were led by Jim Kelly who threw for 195 passing yards in the air, 1 TD. Thurman Thomas ran for 158 rush yards, 1 touchdown. Steve Tasker caught 108 yards receiving, 1 TD.
For the Dolphins, Dan Marino threw for 422 pass yards, 2 TDs. O.J. McDuffie had 154 receiving yards, 1 TD, 11 receptions.
The Bills ended with 536 total yards, 27 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 6 of 14 on third downs. The Dolphins ended with 502 total yards, 26 first downs, 4 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 2 of 14 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat Miami DolphinsMIA 37-22
- Date: Saturday, December 30, 1995
- Game Time Kickoff: 12:30PM
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 536, Turnovers: 2
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 502, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
22 |
22 |
| BUF |
10 |
14 |
3 |
10 |
37 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Dan Marino | MIA | 33-64 | 422 | 2 | 3 | 45 | |
| Jim Kelly | BUF | 12-22 | 195 | 1 | 2 | 37 | |
| Bernie Kosar | MIA | 1-1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| O.J. McDuffie | MIA | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Thurman Thomas | BUF | 25 | 158 | 1 | 32 | |
| Darick Holmes | BUF | 15 | 87 | 1 | 34 | |
| Tim Tindale | BUF | 4 | 68 | 1 | 44 | |
| Bill Brooks | BUF | 2 | 28 | 0 | 21 | |
| Keith Byars | MIA | 4 | 22 | 0 | 10 | |
| John Kidd | MIA | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
| Bernie Parmalee | MIA | 5 | 13 | 0 | 7 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| O.J. McDuffie | MIA | 11 | 154 | 1 | 31 | |
| Steve Tasker | BUF | 5 | 108 | 1 | 37 | |
| Terry Kirby | MIA | 8 | 68 | 0 | 19 | |
| Randal Hill | MIA | 2 | 59 | 1 | 45 | |
| Bernie Parmalee | MIA | 4 | 51 | 0 | 19 | |
| Thurman Thomas | BUF | 3 | 42 | 0 | 18 | |
| Gary Clark | MIA | 2 | 41 | 0 | 31 | |
| Tony Cline | BUF | 2 | 32 | 0 | 21 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 52 | 341 | 3 | | |
| MIA | 14 | 70 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 12-22 | 195 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| MIA | 34-66 | 432 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills
- Attendance: 73,103
- Weather: 26 degrees, relative humidity 77%, wind 14 mph, wind chill 14
- Time of Game:
