Buffalo
Bills
8-7
35
FINAL
7
Miami
Dolphins
5-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins with a commanding 35-7 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. The win not only boosts the Bills' confidence but also serves as a stark reminder of their offensive prowess as they gear up for the postseason.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for an impressive 341 yards and recorded two touchdown passes. DJ Moore was his primary target, racking up 142 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed on the ground with 44 rushing yards. The Bills' offense operated with precision, showcasing their ability to strike quickly and efficiently.
Defensively, Buffalo played a crucial role in the outcome, limiting Miami to just one touchdown. The turning point came early in the second half when Greg Rousseau registered a key sack, disrupting the Dolphins' momentum and leading to a turnover on downs. Despite a strong effort by Miami's Darrell Baker Jr., who recorded six total tackles, the Bills' defense held firm, ensuring a dominant win as they head into the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 19 | 341 | 2 | 1 | 122.0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 9 | 95 | 1 | 1 | 61.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 29 | 2.6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 142 | 23.7 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Brents | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

