Buffalo
Bills
2-13
24
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-24, securing their playoff hopes in a tightly contested game. Both teams battled for momentum, but it was Miami that ultimately held off the Bills in the final minutes, making every play count as the regular season drew to a close.
Malik Willis was the star of the night, throwing for 313 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat ability and leadership under pressure. Tutu Atwell also made a significant impact, racking up 84 receiving yards, while Josh Allen led the Bills on the ground with 67 rushing yards, highlighting the offensive firepower on display from both sides.
Defensively, the Dolphins were able to apply consistent pressure, led by Zach Sieler, who recorded 1.5 sacks. Michael Taaffe's eight tackles were crucial in limiting the Bills' offensive options, especially in key moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Miami's defense stifled a potential game-winning drive, allowing them to secure the victory and keep their postseason aspirations alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 21 | 313 | 2 | 1 | 108.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 13 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 62.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 49 | 4.1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 39 | 3.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 9 | 23 | 2.6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Moore | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 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 | 51 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 52 |

