Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins 27 to 45
Sunday, December 5, 1976, Week 13The Buffalo Bills played the Miami Dolphins in Miami on Sunday, December 5, 1976, Week 13 of the 1976 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 45-27. The Bills continued their losing streak, now at 9 games. Their last win was on Sunday, October 3, 1976 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Dolphins swept the Bills for the 1976 season.
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 155 | 269 | 2 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Saban Interim Head Coach: Jim Ringo Defensive Coordinator: Richie McCabe Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo, Marvin Crosby Bass Running Backs Coach: Jim LaRue Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Linebackers Coach: John Ray Defensive Backfield Coach: Richie McCabe Special Teams Coach: Ed Cavanaugh, Errol Prisby Director of Pro Scouting: Marvin Crosby Bass
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 425 | 207 | 218 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Passing Defense Coordinator: Don Doll Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Offensive Run Game Coordinator: John Sandusky Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Howard Schnellenberger Wide Receivers Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Offensive Assistant Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Don Doll Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane