Buffalo
Bills
5-10
24
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
1-14
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 27-24, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, this game was crucial for the Dolphins, who managed to hold off a late surge from their division rivals.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami with a solid performance, throwing for 251 yards and contributing significantly to the Dolphins' offensive success. On the other side, Josh Allen showcased his dual-threat capabilities, tossing three touchdown passes while also leading the Bills in rushing with 68 yards. Chris Bell emerged as a key target, racking up 106 receiving yards and proving instrumental in moving the chains for Miami.
Defensively, both teams made their mark, but it was Miami's Jordan Phillips who delivered a pivotal sack that shifted the momentum in the second half. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cole Bishop's interception for the Bills gave them a glimmer of hope, but Miami's defense ultimately held firm, ensuring their victory and a critical win heading into the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 16 | 251 | 1 | 1 | 101.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 21 | 224 | 3 | 0 | 129.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 57 | 3.8 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 14 | 33 | 2.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 7 | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 1 | 68 | 1 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 37 |

