Buffalo
Bills
10-5
27
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 27-10 in a decisive Week 17 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its conclusion. With both teams vying for momentum, the Bills showcased their dominance, leaving the Dolphins with plenty to ponder heading into the postseason.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 195 yards and a touchdown while also contributing to the ground game. Running back James Cook III was a standout performer, racking up 92 rushing yards, which helped control the tempo of the game. Khalil Shakir also made his mark, leading the Bills in receiving with 47 yards, providing Allen with a reliable target throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bills' efforts were highlighted by a key sack from Bradley Chubb, who pressured the Dolphins' offense and disrupted their rhythm. Geno Stone of the Dolphins tallied eight tackles, but his efforts weren't enough to turn the tide. The turning point came in the second half when the Bills' defense stifled a Dolphins drive, allowing Buffalo to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 20 | 195 | 1 | 0 | 114.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 12 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 58.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 92 | 5.1 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 26 | 2.9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Stone | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 49 |

