Bills at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 16, Buffalo Bills 8 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Bills 8 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Dolphins 16 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPCole Payton 141 yds passingDe'Von Achane 104 yds rushingDe'Von Achane 56 yds receivingKyle Louis 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 211 · 213Passing yards 141 · 88Rushing yards 70 · 125Completions 17/25 · 6/10Yards per carry 3.4 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills 16-8 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Dolphins secured a crucial victory, solidifying their position as they head into the postseason.
Cole Payton led the Bills through the air, throwing for 141 yards and a touchdown, but it was De'Von Achane who shone brightest for Miami. Achane not only rushed for 104 yards, demonstrating his explosiveness on the ground, but also added 56 receiving yards, showcasing his versatility as a playmaker. His contributions were vital in keeping the Dolphins' offense moving.
Defensively, the Dolphins proved to be a formidable force, with Kyle Louis making a significant impact by intercepting two passes. Michael Taaffe anchored the defensive unit with five total tackles, consistently disrupting Buffalo's rhythm. The game's turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when Louis's second interception set up a crucial scoring drive, allowing Miami to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Cole PaytonQB | 17/25 | 68% | 141 | 1 | 3 | 55.9 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 6/10 | 60% | 109 | 1 | 0 | 130.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 13 | 47 | 3.6 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole PaytonQB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 12 | 104 | 8.7 | 22 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg DulcichTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 60 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Greg DulcichTE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 28 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Kyle LouisSS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua UcheREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Bradley PinionP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley PattersonK | 1/1 | 1 | 36 |