Bills at Dolphins
Buffalo Bills 44, Miami Dolphins 43 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Bills 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Dolphins 43 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPMalik Willis 381 yds passingJames Cook III 97 yds rushingChris Bell 271 yds receivingMarshon Lattimore 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 351 · 486Passing yards 255 · 370Rushing yards 96 · 116Completions 19/32 · 17/40Yards per carry 4.4 · 8.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 44-43, solidifying their playoff positioning in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was Buffalo that ultimately emerged victorious in the face of fierce competition.
Miami's Malik Willis had a standout performance, throwing for an impressive 381 yards and five touchdowns, connecting with Chris Bell, who racked up 271 receiving yards. However, the Bills' ground game was anchored by James Cook III, who contributed 97 rushing yards, helping to balance their offensive attack and keep the Dolphins' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays when it mattered most, with Cole Bishop snagging an interception that proved crucial in maintaining their slim lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's Greg Rousseau notched a critical sack, stalling a potential game-winning drive for Miami and allowing the Bills to hold on for the narrow victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 19/32 | 59% | 266 | 4 | 1 | 112.7 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 17/39 | 44% | 381 | 5 | 2 | 97.3 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Other | ||||||
| Brady CookQB | 0/2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 17 | 97 | 5.7 | 28 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 9 | 82 | 9.1 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Skyler BellWR | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 58 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| DJ MooreWR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 27 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 46 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Chris BellWR | 10 | 271 | 27.1 | 71 | 5 | 65 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman JrWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jalen TolbertWR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 16 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore IISS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe AndreessenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Chris JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PhillipsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Marshon LattimoreFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ronnie Harrison JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua UcheREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Beal JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 5 | 55 |
| Other | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |