Dolphins at Bills
Miami Dolphins 38, Buffalo Bills 35 · LJ BOWL
Final Score
Dolphins 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Bills 35 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPMalik Willis 312 yds passingDe'Von Achane 73 yds rushingCaleb Douglas 105 yds receivingChop Robinson 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 409 · 377Passing yards 312 · 218Rushing yards 97 · 159Completions 13/19 · 25/32Yards per carry 3.7 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
In a thrilling finale, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-35 in Week 17 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Dolphins secured their postseason spot, while the Bills faced a bitter end to their campaign.
Quarterback Malik Willis was the standout performer for Miami, throwing for 312 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. He found Caleb Douglas frequently, who racked up 105 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane contributed effectively on the ground with 73 rushing yards, solidifying the Dolphins’ offensive attack.
Defensively, Chop Robinson was a force for Miami, leading the team with eight total tackles, while Miles Battle made a pivotal interception that shifted momentum in the Dolphins' favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Battle's pick set up a crucial touchdown drive, allowing Miami to secure their narrow victory and clinch a spot in the playoffs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 13/19 | 68% | 312 | 3 | 2 | 111.1 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 25/32 | 78% | 218 | 2 | 1 | 102.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 17 | 73 | 4.3 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| DeAndre HopkinsWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack HollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 11 | 69 | 6.3 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 19 | 63 | 3.3 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Caleb DouglasWR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 70 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Mack HollinsWR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 63 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| DeAndre HopkinsWR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 37 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Joshua PalmerWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles BattleCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Virgil LindseyFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle LouisWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey MooreREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan JonesDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Green IILEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance WayCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ScottDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty BenefieldFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Maddux TrujilloK | 1/1 | 5 | 40 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 2/2 | 3 | 41 |