Buffalo
Bills
10-5
41
FINAL
14
Miami
Dolphins
3-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 41-14 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Buffalo's dominance solidified their position as a formidable contender heading into the postseason.
The Bills' offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Khalil Shakir was a standout performer, racking up 143 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while James Cook III added a solid ground game with 86 rushing yards, helping to keep the Dolphins' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Greg Rousseau recording an impressive 2.5 sacks that stifled Miami's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came when Maxwell Hairston intercepted two passes, giving Buffalo critical momentum shifts. Overall, the Bills' defensive prowess, combined with their explosive offense, proved too much for the Dolphins to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 21 | 227 | 3 | 0 | 129.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 11 | 119 | 0 | 2 | 20.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 22 | 86 | 3.9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 57 | 4.1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 11 | 143 | 13.0 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 54 |

