Buffalo
Bills
0-3
13
FINAL
17
Miami
Dolphins
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 17 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 17-13. This victory solidifies Miami's position in the playoff race, while the Bills face a challenging path ahead as they aim for postseason contention.
Leading the charge for Miami was quarterback Ty Simpson, who threw for 168 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Running back Jam Miller had a standout performance, racking up 137 rushing yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the offense balanced. Wide receiver Josh Cuevas contributed significantly with 73 receiving yards, providing a reliable target for Simpson throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their presence felt, with Christian Harris leading the team with eight total tackles, ensuring key stops when it mattered most. Chris Braswell was a game-changer on the defensive line, recording two sacks that disrupted Buffalo's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Braswell's pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing Miami to maintain their lead and ultimately clinch the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 168 | 1 | 0 | 92.3 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 34 | 15 | 44% | 159 | 0 | 0 | 58.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Miller | HB | 16 | 137 | 8.6 | 79 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 16 | 86 | 5.4 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 7 | 18 | 2.6 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 9 | 73 | 8.1 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Cooper Jr. | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 52 |

