Buffalo
Bills
4-4
14
FINAL
36
Miami
Dolphins
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 36-14 victory, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The Dolphins' offensive prowess was on full display, as they aimed to secure a favorable postseason position against their division rivals.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 259 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make impactful plays when it mattered most. Caleb Douglas was his primary target, racking up 98 receiving yards, while the Dolphins' balanced attack kept the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins made crucial stops that turned the tide in their favor. Jacob Rodriguez's interception set up a key scoring drive, while Jordyn Brooks anchored the defense with three total tackles. Miami's ability to pressure the quarterback and create turnovers proved to be the difference maker in this matchup, allowing them to maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 259 | 2 | 2 | 89.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 111 | 1 | 3 | 51.9 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 27 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 49 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Andre Reed | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cade Cunningham | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Surtain | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |

