Buffalo
Bills
5-10
28
FINAL
18
Miami
Dolphins
0-15
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 28-18, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. With both teams vying for postseason momentum, the Bills delivered a decisive performance that showcased their offensive prowess.
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen led the charge, throwing for 330 yards and two touchdowns, while also contributing to the ground game. Running back James Cook III added 89 rushing yards, and wide receiver Skyler Bell was a standout target, racking up 166 receiving yards, proving to be a consistent threat throughout the game. Their combined offensive efforts allowed the Bills to maintain control and keep the Dolphins at bay.
On the defensive side, Greg Rousseau was a key player, notching 1.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Rousseau's pressure led to a critical turnover, shifting the momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor. With the Dolphins struggling to recover, the Bills' defense held strong, ensuring their victory and a promising outlook for the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 22 | 81% | 330 | 2 | 0 | 142.2 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 40 | 22 | 55% | 207 | 0 | 0 | 69.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 89 | 5.6 | 35 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 9 | 77 | 8.6 | 43 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 19 | 2.4 | — | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 8 | 166 | 20.8 | 82 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 57 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

