Bills at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 35, Buffalo Bills 21 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Bills 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Dolphins 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPDaunte Culpepper 297 yds passingRonnie Brown 54 yds rushingChris Chambers 110 yds receivingYeremiah Bell 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 351 · 409Passing yards 292 · 297Rushing yards 59 · 112Completions 18/29 · 22/27Yards per carry 2.6 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Buffalo Bills 35-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Dolphins emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Daunte Culpepper was the star of the night, throwing for 297 yards and four touchdowns, leading Miami's dynamic offense. Chris Chambers was his go-to target, racking up an impressive 110 receiving yards, while Ronnie Brown contributed effectively on the ground with 54 rushing yards. Their combined efforts propelled the Dolphins to a commanding lead.
Defensively, Miami made key plays that shifted momentum, with Yeremiah Bell's eight total tackles anchoring the unit. The turning point came when Andre' Goodman intercepted a pass, halting a Buffalo drive that could have narrowed the gap. With Keith Traylor adding a sack to the mix, Miami's defense proved vital in maintaining their advantage and sealing the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| J.P. LosmanQB | 18/29 | 62% | 292 | 1 | 1 | 92.8 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Daunte CulpepperQB | 22/27 | 81% | 297 | 4 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Willis McGaheeHB | 12 | 32 | 2.7 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| J.P. LosmanQB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael RobinsonHB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| George WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Daunte CulpepperQB | 10 | 20 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Randall McMichaelTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley WelkerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christopher CarterWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ronnie BrownHB | 11 | 54 | 4.9 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Travis MinorHB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Sammy MorrisFB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| stanley cobbHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris ChambersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick GoingsFB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| George WilsonWR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 70 | 1 | 76 | 1 |
| Joshua ReedWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Michael RobinsonHB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 9 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Lee EvansWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Willis McGaheeHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Christopher CarterWR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 80 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Randall McMichaelTE | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Wesley WelkerWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Marcus VickWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chris ChambersWR | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 35 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Bradley CieslakTE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Peerless PriceWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ronnie BrownHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sammy MorrisFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| London FletcherWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron SchobelDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate ClementsCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Takeo SpikesLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte WhitnerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Angelo CrowellSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy VincentFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry TripplettDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John McCargoDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence McGeeCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony HargroveLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario HagganWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Zach ThomasMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin CarterLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew RothLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen PappoeWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff ZgoninaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis DanielsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Yeremiah BellSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andre' GoodmanCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith TraylorDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew BowenSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason AllenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ken LucasCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dimetry HollidayDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiwaukee ThomasCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan WilkinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Rian LindellK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brian MoormanP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Olindo MareK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |