Buffalo
Bills
1-0
16
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Miami Dolphins secured a 27-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was Miami who emerged triumphant, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins' offense with a standout performance, throwing for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Caleb Douglas was his favorite target, racking up 83 receiving yards, while Ashton Jeanty added a solid ground game with 67 rushing yards, helping Miami control the tempo and keep Buffalo's defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Dolphins put forth a strong effort, with Ethan Bonner leading the charge with seven total tackles. Trey Moore was a disruptive force, recording 1.5 sacks that stifled Buffalo's offensive rhythm at critical moments. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Miami's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 22 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 89.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 17 | 181 | 2 | 1 | 75.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 11 | 67 | 6.1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 36 | 3.3 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Bonner | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marco Wilson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 55 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 40 |

