Dolphins at Bills
Buffalo Bills 33, Miami Dolphins 26 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Dolphins 26 1 TD · 4 FG · 2 XP
Bills 33 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPMalik Willis 189 yds passingJames Cook III 97 yds rushingDJ Moore 56 yds receivingJacob Rodriguez 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 330 · 314Passing yards 189 · 166Rushing yards 141 · 148Completions 14/33 · 0/0Yards per carry 4.8 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 33-26, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. The stakes were high as both teams battled for crucial late-season momentum, making this victory even more significant for the Bills.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 2 touchdown passes and contributing effectively to the offense. Meanwhile, James Cook III was a standout on the ground, racking up 97 rushing yards and keeping the Dolphins' defense on their heels. DJ Moore also made his presence felt, leading the receiving corps with 56 yards, showcasing the Bills' balanced attack.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Deone Walker's 1.5 sacks disrupted Miami's rhythm, while Joey Porter’s interception provided a crucial turnover at a pivotal moment in the game. The Dolphins struggled to find consistency against a tenacious Buffalo defense, which ultimately played a significant role in sealing the victory for the home team.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 14/33 | 42% | 189 | 0 | 1 | 48.6 |
| Other | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 17/24 | 71% | 166 | 2 | 0 | 117.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Antwan RaymondHB | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 23 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 16 | 97 | 6.1 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 12 | 36 | 3.0 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| DJ MooreWR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey MooreREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah CooperFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach SielerDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||
| Joey PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissSAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray HubbardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Dee AlfordCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike DannaLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis GardeckSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||
| Wil LutzK | 4/4 | 2 | 53 |
| Other | |||
| Gabriel McCordK | 1/1 | 4 | 42 |
