Bills at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 13, Buffalo Bills 12 · Madden 27 Next Gen LG
Final Score
Bills 12 1 TD · 2 FG · 0 XP
Dolphins 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPMalik Willis 234 yds passingJames Cook III 61 yds rushingJalen Tolbert 143 yds receivingJacob Rodriguez 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 339 · 294Passing yards 213 · 234Rushing yards 126 · 60Completions 24/37 · 16/27Yards per carry 3.9 · 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 13-12 in a crucial Week 17 matchup. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, Miami's victory solidified their position as a formidable force in the postseason race.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 234 yards and a touchdown, while Jalen Tolbert emerged as his primary target, racking up an impressive 143 receiving yards. On the other side, James Cook III kept the Bills competitive with 61 rushing yards, but it was clear that Miami's aerial attack was the difference-maker in this tightly contested game.
Defensively, the Dolphins were bolstered by Jacob Rodriguez, who made his presence felt with eight total tackles, helping to stymie Buffalo's scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the game when Miami's defense held strong, forcing a critical turnover on downs that sealed the win. With this hard-fought victory, the Dolphins showcased their resilience and readiness for the challenges ahead in the playoffs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 24/37 | 65% | 213 | 1 | 0 | 89.1 |
Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 16/27 | 59% | 234 | 1 | 0 | 99.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Dolphins | |||||||
| Jalen TolbertWR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 86 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin JolyTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||
| Christian BenfordCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dolphins | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle LouisSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey MooreLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PhillipsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson WoodardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 2/2 | 0 | 53 |
Dolphins | |||
| Bradley PinionP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley PattersonK | 2/2 | 1 | 50 |
