Buffalo
Bills
6-10
34
FINAL
54
Miami
Dolphins
11-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 54-34, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. The victory showcased Miami's explosive offense, lifting them to a commanding performance as they aim for championship glory.
Leading the charge for Miami was quarterback Malik Willis, who threw for an astounding 492 yards and four touchdowns, effectively carving up the Bills' secondary. Wide receiver Caleb Douglas also made a significant impact, hauling in 197 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Dolphins in control throughout the game. On the other side, Trey Benson's impressive 189 rushing yards for the Bills highlighted a strong ground game, but it ultimately wasn't enough to keep pace with Miami's offensive firepower.
Defensively, Miami's David Ojabo made his presence felt with a key sack, but it was the collective effort that disrupted Buffalo's rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Miami intercepted a pass, shifting momentum and allowing them to extend their lead. Meanwhile, Toriano Pride Jr. led the Bills' defense with five total tackles, but the Dolphins' offensive onslaught proved too much to handle, sealing a commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 42 | 27 | 64% | 492 | 4 | 1 | 126.2 |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 12 | 5 | 42% | 53 | 0 | 0 | 55.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 9 | 189 | 21.0 | 6 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 17 | 126 | 7.4 | 61 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| James Romero | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 197 | 28.1 | 73 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 6 | 119 | 19.8 | 37 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 42 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 35 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Kilgore | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Burnham | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddie Amaro | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 64 |

