Buffalo
Bills
12-3
42
FINAL
30
Miami
Dolphins
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 42-30, clinching a crucial victory as the season heads into the playoffs. The Bills' potent offense showcased their strength, solidifying their position as a top contender in the AFC.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 381 yards and a staggering six touchdown passes, proving to be a nightmare for the Dolphins' secondary. Skyler Bell emerged as a standout target, racking up 221 receiving yards, while James Cook III added a solid ground game with 73 rushing yards. This explosive offensive display was key in maintaining the Bills' lead throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Dolphins struggled to contain Buffalo's high-octane offense, but Jordyn Brooks did his best, recording five total tackles and one sack. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Allen connected with Bell for a 75-yard touchdown, extending the Bills' lead and shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. Despite a valiant effort from Miami, including an interception from Kyle Louis, they couldn't keep pace with Buffalo's relentless scoring.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 22 | 76% | 381 | 6 | 2 | 128.2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 29 | 13 | 45% | 364 | 3 | 1 | 111.6 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 73 | 5.6 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 18 | 1.6 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 6 | 221 | 36.8 | 65 | 4 | 79 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 25 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 96 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | — | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 25 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 6 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 31 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 29 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 54 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 |

