Buffalo
Bills
7-8
47
FINAL
21
Miami
Dolphins
1-14
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 47-21 in Week 17, cementing their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. The Bills showcased their offensive firepower, leaving the Dolphins struggling to keep pace.
Quarterback Josh Allen was the star of the show for Buffalo, throwing for four touchdowns while leading a high-octane offense. James Cook III complemented Allen's aerial attack with a stellar ground game, racking up 127 rushing yards. The Dolphins' Malik Willis threw for 204 yards but couldn't match the firepower of Buffalo's offense, as the Bills consistently found the end zone.
Defensively, the Bills made their mark with Geno Stone's two interceptions, which turned crucial drives into missed opportunities for Miami. The pivotal moment came late in the second quarter when Stone's second pick set up another touchdown for Buffalo, extending their lead to a commanding 31-7. With key stops and turnovers, the Bills' defense played a critical role in securing this decisive victory, ultimately propelling them into the playoffs with momentum.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 45 | 24 | 204 | 1 | 5 | 33.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 18 | 179 | 4 | 0 | 114.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 23 | 127 | 5.5 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 51 |

