Buffalo
Bills
8-6
27
FINAL
38
Miami
Dolphins
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a crucial victory over the Buffalo Bills, finishing the game with a final score of 38-27. This Week 17 matchup was pivotal for both teams, with the Dolphins solidifying their playoff position while the Bills aimed to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Joe Milton led the Dolphinsโ offensive charge, throwing for three touchdown passes and helping his team maintain a strong offensive rhythm throughout the game. De'Von Achane bolstered the ground game with a standout performance, rushing for 109 yards, while Caleb Douglas emerged as a key target, racking up an impressive 172 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Bills' defense on its heels.
Miami's defense played a significant role in the outcome, with Geno Stone recording a game-high nine tackles and Chop Robinson contributing with a sack. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Dolphins forced a turnover that led to a quick touchdown, allowing them to build a lead they would not relinquish. This defensive effort, combined with their explosive offense, enabled Miami to hold off a late push from Buffalo and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 43 | 27 | 63% | 281 | 0 | 0 | 81.6 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 241 | 3 | 0 | 113.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 109 | 9.1 | 55 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 67 | 6.1 | 22 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 12 | 59 | 4.9 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 10 | 51 | 5.1 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 9 | 172 | 19.1 | 88 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 9 | 115 | 12.8 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | โ | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Stone | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 57 |

