Buffalo
Bills
9-6
34
FINAL
16
Miami
Dolphins
0-15
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 34-16, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams aiming for momentum heading into the postseason, the Bills showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
On the offensive side, James Cook III led the charge for Buffalo with a strong performance, racking up 78 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Miami's Malik Willis put up 201 passing yards and threw for one touchdown, but struggled to find consistency against a formidable Buffalo defense. Jalen Tolbert also made a notable impact for the Dolphins, finishing with 97 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Dorian Williams recording 11 total tackles and Bradley Chubb contributing with two sacks. Maxwell Hairston added a key interception that shifted momentum, marking a crucial turning point in the game. The Dolphins’ inability to capitalize on key opportunities ultimately allowed the Bills to secure a comfortable win as they look ahead to the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 201 | 1 | 2 | 56.1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 20 | 87% | 140 | 1 | 0 | 106.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 78 | 4.9 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 43 | 3.1 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 14 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 56 | 7.0 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 2 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gano | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 46 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 |

