Buffalo
Bills
12-3
39
FINAL
20
Miami
Dolphins
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 39-20, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. With both teams vying for a crucial victory, the Bills emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Josh Allen spearheaded the Bills' offense, throwing for 2 touchdown passes while accumulating 214 passing yards. James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 86 rushing yards, while the Dolphins' Malik Willis led all quarterbacks with 271 passing yards, but ultimately fell short in the face of a relentless Buffalo attack.
Defensively, the Bills were formidable, highlighted by Greg Rousseau's two sacks and Zah Frazier's two interceptions, which proved pivotal in turning the tide of the game. The turning point came when Frazier intercepted a key pass in the second half, setting up the Bills for a touchdown that extended their lead and effectively sealed the game. Maxwell Hairston's three tackles also played a role in stifling the Dolphins' offensive momentum throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 15 | 45% | 271 | 2 | 3 | 56.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 185 | 2 | 1 | 111.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 86 | 7.8 | 17 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 21 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 56 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | — | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 31 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

