Buffalo
Bills
6-9
56
FINAL
7
Miami
Dolphins
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 56-7 in Week 17 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning with an emphatic win. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to improve their postseason chances, but the Bills left no doubt about their intentions.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 336 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. He found Garrett Wilson for a game-high 118 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground with 80 rushing yards. This potent offensive performance overwhelmed the Dolphins and set the tone early in the game.
Defensively, the Bills were equally impressive, stifling Miami's offensive efforts at every turn. Kerby Joseph recorded five total tackles, and Deone Walker made his presence felt with two sacks. The turning point came in the first quarter when Christian Benford intercepted a Dolphins pass, swinging the momentum heavily in Buffalo's favor and setting the stage for their explosive outing.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 336 | 5 | 0 | 153.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 88 | 1 | 1 | 70.9 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 80 | 6.7 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 48 | 3.4 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | โ | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 12 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 63 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 13 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | โ | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

