Buffalo
Bills
9-6
48
FINAL
17
Miami
Dolphins
5-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins with a commanding final score of 48-17, securing their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. The victory not only showcased Buffalo's dominance but also highlighted the struggles of Miami as they look to regroup heading into the offseason.
Leading the way for the Bills was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 183 yards and connected for two touchdowns, effectively controlling the game from the pocket. Ray Davis also made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 140 yards and helping to keep the Miami defense off balance. Despite a solid performance from Dolphins receiver Jalin Hyatt, who tallied 60 receiving yards, the Bills' offensive prowess proved too much to handle.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, stifling Miami's offensive efforts throughout the game. Ed Oliver recorded a key sack that disrupted the Dolphins' rhythm, while Cole Bishop's interception shifted momentum firmly in favor of the Bills. The turning point came late in the first half when the Bills scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively sealing the game and showcasing their potential as they head into the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 14 | 82% | 183 | 2 | 0 | 150.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 154 | 2 | 1 | 97.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 16 | 140 | 8.8 | 61 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 63 | 6.3 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 24 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 21 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 31 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 8 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 13 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 39 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |

