Buffalo
Bills
12-3
36
FINAL
43
Miami
Dolphins
12-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 43-36, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Dolphins who emerged victorious in a contest marked by explosive offensive performances.
Josh Allen put on a spectacular display for the Bills, throwing for 477 yards and five touchdowns, but it was the Dolphins’ De'Von Achane and Caleb Douglas who stole the spotlight. Achane rushed for an impressive 176 yards, while Douglas dominated the receiving game with 200 yards, showcasing Miami's ability to stretch the field and create explosive plays.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key stops, led by Chop Robinson, who recorded a sack that pressured Allen at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Miami's defense held strong, allowing just enough time for their offense to seal the game, ultimately proving that timely defense can make all the difference in high-stakes matchups.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 39 | 26 | 477 | 5 | 4 | 108.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 21 | 14 | 279 | 3 | 1 | 129.4 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 176 | 10.4 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 200 | 33.3 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 130 | 14.4 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

