Buffalo
Bills
5-8
13
FINAL
17
Miami
Dolphins
1-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 17-13 in a closely contested Week 17 matchup that had significant playoff implications. With this victory, the Dolphins solidified their postseason hopes, putting pressure on the Bills who now face a tougher road ahead.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins offense, throwing for 178 yards and a touchdown, showcasing both poise and precision in key moments. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane was a standout on the ground, racking up 98 rushing yards, and allowing Miami to establish a balanced attack. Caleb Douglas contributed significantly in the passing game, finishing with 71 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving in crucial situations.
Defensively, the Dolphins were bolstered by Chop Robinson's sack, which proved pivotal in stalling a late-game drive by the Bills. Ed Oliver led the Bills with 10 total tackles, but Miami's defensive front consistently pressured the quarterback, forcing Buffalo into difficult situations. The turning point came when Miamiβs defense held strong in the red zone, denying the Bills a potential game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 178 | 1 | 0 | 82.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 161 | 1 | 0 | 82.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 21 | 98 | 4.7 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 62 | 5.2 | 31 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 41 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 13 | 25 | 1.9 | β | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 36 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| J. Michael Sturdivant | WR | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Oliver | DT | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 52 |

