Miami
Dolphins
12-4
37
FINAL
19
Buffalo
Bills
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 37-19, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. The stakes were high for both teams, but Miami came out on top, showcasing their offensive prowess and tactical execution.
Josh Allen led the Bills with an impressive 280 passing yards and threw four touchdowns, attempting to rally his team. Despite his efforts, the Dolphins' offensive firepower proved too much to handle, as they capitalized on key opportunities throughout the game.
The Dolphins’ defense played a crucial role in the outcome, limiting Buffalo's rushing attack and forcing critical turnovers. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Miami intercepted a pass from Allen, shifting momentum firmly in their favor and allowing them to extend their lead heading into halftime.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 21 | 280 | 4 | 1 | 134.0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 32 | 18 | 194 | 1 | 1 | 71.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 17 | 83 | 4.9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 53 | 3.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Crabtree | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tahmere Brown | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Moore | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Lockett | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Michael Crabtree | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Derrell Hines Jr. | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Mathew | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Hakeem Nicks | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| De`Anthony Thomas | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chad Sheppard | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaleel Skinner | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zion Young | REDGE | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cj Allen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Slater | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L.T Overton | LEDGE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Harris Jr. | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dj Pickett | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone James | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian MacDonald | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amari Vickerson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Brazill | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jatavis Brown | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avery Williamson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontari Poe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Carr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Busari Raji | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thienemann | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Manny Feliz | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wyatt | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| Sergio Castillo | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 49 |

