Buffalo
Bills
8-7
28
FINAL
17
Miami
Dolphins
3-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 17 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 28-17, solidifying their playoff hopes as the regular season draws to a close. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, this victory was crucial for Buffalo, who now looks to carry momentum into the playoffs.
Lamar Jackson showcased his skills, throwing for 224 yards and leading the Bills’ offense effectively. Travis Etienne Jr. complemented the passing game with a solid 76 rushing yards, while Michael Pittman emerged as Jackson's favorite target, racking up 94 receiving yards. The combination of a strong ground attack and efficient passing helped propel Buffalo to a commanding lead.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Marshon Lattimore's interception proved critical, halting a Dolphins drive and preserving Buffalo's advantage. While Damar Hamlin led Miami's defensive efforts with seven total tackles, it was the Bills' ability to capitalize on turnovers and contain the Dolphins' offense that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 32 | 24 | 224 | 2 | 0 | 114.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 42 | 24 | 195 | 2 | 1 | 74.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 19 | 76 | 4.0 | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 56 | 5.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 9 | 94 | 10.4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 11 | 84 | 7.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Myles Nowell | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

