Buffalo
Bills
7-8
38
FINAL
17
Miami
Dolphins
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills secured a decisive 38-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in their Week 17 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. With both teams vying for critical momentum, the Bills emerged dominant, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense throughout the game. His connection with Khalil Shakir, who racked up 100 receiving yards, proved pivotal in keeping the Dolphins' defense on its heels. Additionally, Ray Davis contributed significantly on the ground with 74 rushing yards, helping maintain a balanced attack.
Defensively, the Bills put together a strong performance, highlighted by Bradley Chubb's impactful 1.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Buffalo's defense stiffened, allowing only a single touchdown after a strong start from the Dolphins. This defensive stand, coupled with Allen's offensive prowess, ultimately sealed the game for the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 26 | 76% | 246 | 2 | 0 | 115.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 141 | 1 | 0 | 85.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 13 | 74 | 5.7 | 32 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 71 | 6.5 | 36 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 60 | 7.5 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 25 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 9 | 100 | 11.1 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodney McGraw | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julius Wood | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 43 |

