Buffalo
Bills
8-7
62
FINAL
21
Miami
Dolphins
6-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 62-21 in Week 17 of the 2026 season, securing their playoff position with authority. This decisive victory showcased the Bills' offensive firepower and solidified their dominance in the league as the regular season comes to a close.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 264 yards and an impressive six touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Dolphins’ defense. His favorite target, James Cook III, caught six passes for 125 yards, making significant contributions to the scoring onslaught. On the ground, De'Von Achane of the Dolphins stood out with 115 rushing yards, but it was clear that the Bills' passing game was on a different level.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Channing Tindall recording two sacks and Jordan Hancock making seven total tackles to stifle any momentum from Miami. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Allen threw three consecutive touchdown passes, effectively putting the game out of reach. Despite a spirited effort from Miami, the Bills' defensive pressure and offensive efficiency sealed the game, demonstrating their readiness for the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 16 | 89% | 264 | 6 | 1 | 135.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 12 | 6 | 50% | 96 | 1 | 1 | 70.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 23 | 115 | 5.0 | 19 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 20 | 105 | 5.3 | 20 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 125 | 17.9 | 34 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 34 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 70 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 25 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

