Bills at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 20, Buffalo Bills 17 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Bills 17 1 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Dolphins 20 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBaker Mayfield 135 yds passingRico Dowdle 110 yds rushingQuentin Johnston 66 yds receivingBobby Okereke 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 247 · 304Passing yards 99 · 135Rushing yards 148 · 169Completions 0/0 · 18/29Yards per carry 5.5 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
In a tightly contested battle, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills by a score of 20-17, securing a crucial win in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was Miami that came out on top, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Baker Mayfield led the Dolphins' offense with 135 passing yards and a touchdown, while Rico Dowdle was a standout on the ground, racking up 110 rushing yards to keep the Bills' defense on its heels. Quentin Johnston contributed significantly in the passing game, adding 66 receiving yards to the Dolphins' offensive efforts, making it a well-rounded performance from Miami's skill players.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Myles Garrett recorded a sack, applying pressure throughout the game, while Trent McDuffie's interception proved pivotal, stifling a potential scoring drive for Buffalo. The Dolphins' ability to capitalize on these defensive opportunities ultimately secured them the victory in a game that could have gone either way.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 18/29 | 62% | 135 | 1 | 0 | 84.6 |
| Other | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 11/25 | 44% | 99 | 1 | 1 | 51.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Nick SingletonHB | 13 | 74 | 5.7 | 33 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 18 | 110 | 6.1 | 56 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cooper KuppWR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Charlie KolarTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Hunter LuepkeFB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DeMarcus LawrenceLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan HallDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/2 | 2 | 45 |
| Other | |||
| Jason SandersK | 2/2 | 2 | 48 |