Miami Dolphins Running Back Reggie Bush Named FedEx Ground Player of the Week
Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush was named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week for the NFL's Week 15. Bush rushed for 203 yards on 25 carries, with a touchdown.
| Final - 12.18.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
| Buffalo Bills | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 23 |
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Miami Dolphins Offensive Lineman John Jerry vs. The Bills: The Left Tackle Experiment
A Miami Dolphins fan's look at John Jerry's performance as the team's starting left tackle. Jerry was thrust into the starting role - his first time ever playing on the left side of the offensive line - when Jake Long was ruled out for the game against the Buffalo Bills.
Miami Dolphins Running Back Reggie Bush Nominated for FedEx Ground Player of the Week
Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush has been nominated for the FedEx Ground Player of the Week. Bush ran for 203 yards on 25 carries, with a touchdown.
Miami Dolphins Caption This - Week 15
A weekly Miami Dolphins photo caption. This week, we take a look at running back Reggie Bush as the Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills.
Dolphins 30, Bills 23: Top Five Defensive Plays
Though their defense was again largely terrible in defeat, the Buffalo Bills were finally able to turn in a bunch of big plays defensively.
Dolphins 30, Bills 23: Good, Bad, Let's Not Overreact
Another post-game recap from the Bills' 30-23 loss to the Dolphins.
Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 12/20
Collected Buffalo Bills links from around the internet.
Miami Dolphins Confident In John Jerry
A look at an unlikely performance from John Jerry during the Miami Dolphins 30-23 victory over the Buffalo Bills in NFL Week 15 action. Jerry, playing for the first time on the left side of the offensive line, started in place of All Pro left tackle Jake Long.
Buffalo Bills' C.J. Spiller Gets No Favors From Chan Gailey
Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller is getting no favors from head coach Chan Gailey - on the field nor off it.
Dolphins 30, Bills 23: Who Was Calling Buffalo's Defensive Plays?
There is confusion as to who was calling the Buffalo Bills' defensive plays in Week 15. No matter which way you slice it, that's a sign of trouble.
Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 12/19
Collected Buffalo Bills links from around the internet.
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills: Dolphins kick off post-Sparano era in style, complete season sweep of Bills
Snowy game in upstate New York? No big deal if you're the Miami Dolphins. An in-depth recap of the Dolphins 30-23 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 0 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
| Buffalo | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 23 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 4:53 left: Buffalo Touchdown - 24-yard run by C.J. Spiller. (Dave Rayner extra point is good). 3 plays, 42 yds, 1:32 min. |
| 4:53 left: Dave Rayner extra point is good. 3 plays, 42 yds, 1:32 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 14:53 left: Miami Touchdown - 22-yard pass from Matt Moore to Anthony Fasano. (Dan Carpenter extra point is good). 2 plays, 52 yds, 0:14 min. |
| 14:53 left: Dan Carpenter extra point is good. 2 plays, 52 yds, 0:14 min. |
| 8:34 left: Miami Field Goal - 20-yarder by Dan Carpenter. 12 plays, 83 yds, 4:43 min. |
| 6:05 left: Miami Field Goal - 26-yarder by Dan Carpenter. 4 plays, 16 yds, 1:40 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 12:06 left: Miami Touchdown - 65-yard pass from Matt Moore to Brandon Marshall. (Dan Carpenter extra point is good). 5 plays, 80 yds, 2:54 min. |
| 12:06 left: Dan Carpenter extra point is good. 5 plays, 80 yds, 2:54 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 11:46 left: Miami Field Goal - 26-yarder by Dan Carpenter. 7 plays, 53 yds, 3:18 min. |
| 5:54 left: Buffalo Touchdown - 3-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to C.J. Spiller. (Ryan Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to David Nelson, two-point conversion failed). 12 plays, 80 yds, 5:52 min. |
| 5:41 left: Miami Touchdown - 76-yard run by Reggie Bush. (Dan Carpenter extra point is good). 1 plays, 76 yds, 0:13 min. |
| 5:41 left: Dan Carpenter extra point is good. 1 plays, 76 yds, 0:13 min. |
| 2:27 left: Buffalo Touchdown - 2-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Derek Hagan. (Dave Rayner extra point is good). 8 plays, 67 yds, 3:14 min. |
| 2:27 left: Dave Rayner extra point is good. 8 plays, 67 yds, 3:14 min. |
| 1:22 left: Buffalo Field Goal - 34-yarder by Dave Rayner. 8 plays, 39 yds, 1:05 min. |
| Team statistics | Miami | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 448 7.5 60 | 404 5.9 69 |
| Time of Possession | 28:49 | 31:11 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 17 8 6 3 | 21 6 14 1 |
| Third Down Conversions | 3-13-23% | 0-11-0% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-1-0% | 1-1-100% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 194 10-20 8.8 0-0 2-23 | 291 31-47 5.8 3-8 3-25 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 254 38 6.7 | 113 19 5.9 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 154 6-101 3-53 | 140 2-6 4-134 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 3 3-3 0-0 | 3 2-0 3-8 |
| Penalties-Yards | 5-62 | 11-92 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 6-46.3 (38.7) | 8-48.0 (35.4) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 61 46 15 | 60 40 20 |
Officials: John Parry (Referee), Dan Ferrell (Umpire), Derick Bowers (Head Linesman), Rusty Baynes (Line Judge), Keith Washington (Side Judge), Perry Paganelli (Back Judge), Scott Edwards (Field Judge)
