Miami
Dolphins
7-8
35
FINAL
28
Buffalo
Bills
10-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-28, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was Miami that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess in a hard-fought battle.
Dolphins quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. led the charge with an impressive 281 passing yards, while Jeremiah Smith was a standout in the receiving game, racking up a remarkable 194 yards and contributing significantly to the team's scoring effort. Jonah Coleman added to the attack with 69 rushing yards, providing Miami with a balanced offensive performance that kept Buffalo on its heels.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their mark with Jermaine Mathews Jr. leading the way with six total tackles, though the standout moment came when Yaya Diaby registered a half-sack that contributed to Buffalo's struggles in the pocket. The game's turning point occurred late in the fourth quarter when Miami's defense stymied a crucial drive from Josh Allen, who threw four touchdown passes but ultimately fell short as the Dolphins held on for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 22 | 14 | 281 | 3 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 22 | 280 | 4 | 0 | 129.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 14 | 69 | 4.9 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 8 | 194 | 24.3 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Mathews Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Liam Anderson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

