Buffalo
Bills
0-0
58
FINAL
29
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 58-29 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bills secured their position with an impressive offensive display, leaving the Dolphins scrambling for answers.
Malik Willis of the Dolphins showcased his arm talent, throwing for 404 yards and four touchdowns, but it was Buffalo's offensive firepower that stole the show. Ty Johnson led the ground game with 79 rushing yards, while Nico Collins dominated the air with a staggering 179 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Maxwell Hairston stood out with a sack and an interception, contributing to a strong defensive effort that limited Miami's ability to mount a comeback. The turning point came in the second half when Hairston’s interception halted a Dolphins drive, allowing Buffalo to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 37 | 16 | 43% | 404 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 302 | 2 | 1 | 125.5 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Johnson | HB | 9 | 79 | 8.8 | 10 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 11 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 179 | 29.8 | 75 | 2 | 53 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 37 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 26 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 61 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 9 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 40 |

