Bills at Dolphins
Buffalo Bills 31, Miami Dolphins 19 · HvyLftr's Madden 27 League
Final Score
Bills 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Dolphins 19 2 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPJosh Allen 248 yds passingJames Cook III 79 yds rushingKhalil Shakir 110 yds receivingJacob Rodriguez 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 386 · 283Passing yards 248 · 159Rushing yards 138 · 124Completions 25/33 · 20/30Yards per carry 4.8 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
The Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 31-19 in a crucial Week 17 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. With both teams vying for a postseason spot, this victory was vital for the Bills, who now look to build momentum heading into the playoffs.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 248 yards and showcasing his ability to command the offense. He found wide receiver Khalil Shakir, who had a standout performance with 110 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground with 79 rushing yards. Malik Willis managed to throw for a touchdown for Miami but struggled to keep pace with the Bills' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that ultimately shifted the momentum in their favor. Christian Benford's interception put a halt to a Dolphins drive and set up a crucial touchdown. Miami's Jacob Rodriguez recorded eight tackles, but it was Buffalo's overall defensive effort, including a strong performance from their secondary, that curtailed the Dolphins' scoring opportunities and secured the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 25/33 | 76% | 248 | 1 | 0 | 106.6 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 20/30 | 67% | 159 | 1 | 1 | 76.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 17 | 79 | 4.6 | 41 | 2 | 25 | 1 |
| Josh AllenQB | 10 | 56 | 5.6 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 16 | 77 | 4.8 | 35 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 37 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Jalen TolbertWR | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin JolyTE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Greg DulcichTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Christian BenfordCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua UcheREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony NelsonREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie WardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious WhiteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 4 | 52 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 1 | 52 |