Buffalo
Bills
14-4
42
FINAL
45
Miami
Dolphins
14-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 45-42, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Dolphins' timely plays that made the difference in this high-stakes encounter.
Josh Allen delivered a stellar performance for the Bills, throwing for 330 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to rally the offense. However, the Dolphins' De'Von Achane was a force on the ground, amassing 149 rushing yards, while Colbie Young emerged as a key target, racking up 144 receiving yards. Their explosive plays kept Miami in the game and ultimately propelled them to victory.
Defensively, the Dolphins made critical stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Jacob Rodriguez's two interceptions that shifted momentum in Miami's favor. Chop Robinson's 2.5 sacks added to the pressure on Allen, disrupting his rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Rodriguez's second interception set up a touchdown, sealing the win for Miami and ensuring their advancement in the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 16 | 330 | 5 | 4 | 95.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 14 | 326 | 2 | 1 | 132.6 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 28 | 149 | 5.3 | 4 | 60 | 2 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbie Young | WR | 6 | 144 | 24.0 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 132 | 44.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Llewellyn | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 39 |

