Buffalo
Bills
4-1
31
FINAL
33
Miami
Dolphins
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills, with a final score of 33-31. The stakes were high as both teams vied for playoff positioning, and Miami's victory solidifies their standing heading into the postseason.
Josh Allen put forth a standout performance for the Bills, throwing for 329 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing abilities. However, it was De'Von Achane who stole the spotlight for Miami, rushing for an impressive 184 yards and providing a critical ground game that kept the Bills' defense on their heels. Skyler Bell also made an impact, leading Buffalo's receiving corps with 120 yards.
Defensively, Miami made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor, with Jacob Rodriguez recording a sack and Jordyn Brooks snagging an interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Brooks' interception halted a promising Buffalo drive, allowing Miami to maintain their slim lead and secure the win. Defensive pressure and timely takeaways were key for the Dolphins, propelling them to victory in this hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 20 | 329 | 4 | 3 | 97.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 10 | 168 | 1 | 1 | 67.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 19 | 184 | 9.7 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Austin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 47 |

