Buffalo
Bills
0-0
33
FINAL
41
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Miami Dolphins outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 41-33, securing their playoff position and sending a strong message as the regular season draws to a close. With both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, this game proved pivotal for Miami's hopes.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson showcased his passing prowess for the Dolphins, racking up 272 yards through the air, while Caleb Douglas emerged as his favorite target, amassing 125 receiving yards. On the other side, Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns, leading a resilient Bills offense, and James Cook III shined on the ground with an impressive 139 rushing yards, keeping Buffalo competitive throughout the contest.
The Dolphins' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Chris Johnson's two interceptions, which turned the tide in Miami's favor. Jacob Rodriguez added pressure with a key sack, disrupting Allen's rhythm at critical moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Johnson's second pick set up a touchdown drive, allowing Miami to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Thompson-Robinson | QB | 20 | 17 | 85% | 272 | 2 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 10 | 43% | 258 | 3 | 4 | 85.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 139 | 12.6 | 17 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Dorian Thompson-Robinson | QB | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 20 | 59 | 3.0 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 125 | 62.5 | 52 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 37 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 12 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 19 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 17 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 10 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 37 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 36 |

