Buffalo
Bills
7-6
44
FINAL
17
Miami
Dolphins
2-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills secured a commanding 44-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in a must-win Week 17 clash. With playoff implications on the line, the Bills demonstrated their dominance, ensuring their postseason hopes remain alive while the Dolphins faced a tough setback.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 362 yards and contributing significantly to the offensive onslaught. DJ Moore emerged as his top target, racking up 165 receiving yards, while the Dolphins’ Malik Willis did his best to keep pace with two touchdown passes despite the lopsided score. Omarion Hampton provided some ground support for Miami with 94 rushing yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to keep the game competitive.
Defensively, the Bills showcased their prowess with notable performances, particularly from TJ Parker, who recorded two sacks, and Christian Benford, who secured an interception. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Bills’ defense stifled a Dolphins drive, leading to a quick turnover that allowed Buffalo to stretch their lead further before halftime. This defensive stand proved crucial in maintaining their momentum and sealing the decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 27 | 362 | 2 | 0 | 136.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 30 | 15 | 205 | 2 | 1 | 80.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 94 | 7.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 17 | 67 | 3.9 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 10 | 165 | 16.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 49 |

