Buffalo
Bills
6-9
13
FINAL
16
Miami
Dolphins
7-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 16-13, securing their spot in the playoffs. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, every play mattered, and the Dolphins rose to the occasion in front of their home crowd.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins' offense with a steady performance, throwing for 162 yards while managing the game effectively. Derrick Henry was the star of the ground game, rushing for an impressive 120 yards and proving to be a key factor in Miami’s ability to control the clock. Chris Bell also made his mark with 61 receiving yards, contributing to a balanced offensive attack that kept the Bills on their heels.
Defensively, Jacob Rodriguez was a standout for Miami, racking up 11 total tackles and providing crucial support on every drive. His presence was felt throughout the game, including a pivotal sack that halted a Buffalo drive in the second half. The Dolphins' defense ultimately stifled the Bills’ offense when it mattered most, ensuring that Miami could hold off a late-game surge and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 38 | 18 | 47% | 162 | 0 | 0 | 59.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 91 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 15 | 120 | 8.0 | 45 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 19 | 88 | 4.6 | 38 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 46 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 54 |

