Buffalo
Bills
4-3
39
FINAL
51
Miami
Dolphins
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 51-39, securing their playoff position and solidifying their dominance in the division. The high-stakes matchup delivered intense action as both teams fought for a critical win heading into the postseason.
Jaxson Dart of the Bills showcased his prowess with a remarkable performance, throwing for 342 yards and four touchdowns, keeping Buffalo in contention throughout the game. However, it was Mike Washington Jr. and Christian Watson who shined for Miami, with Washington rushing for 134 yards and Watson racking up an incredible 238 receiving yards, proving to be key contributors in the Dolphins' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, DJ Turner II made a significant impact for Miami with two crucial interceptions that shifted momentum at pivotal moments. The Dolphins' ability to capitalize on turnovers and limit Buffalo's scoring opportunities proved decisive, particularly when Turner’s second pick led to a touchdown that stretched Miami's lead, sealing the game and their playoff fate.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 342 | 4 | 4 | 84.1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 313 | 3 | 2 | 101.7 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 50 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 17 | 134 | 7.9 | 31 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 114 | 14.3 | 16 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 238 | 39.7 | 26 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 7 | 188 | 26.9 | 19 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 25 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Tony Gonzales | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 22 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrelle Revis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 46 |

