Buffalo
Bills
5-10
18
FINAL
21
Miami
Dolphins
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 21-18 in a tightly contested Week 17 matchup, solidifying their playoff ambitions as the regular season approaches its conclusion. With both teams fighting for positioning, this victory was crucial for the Dolphins as they look to establish momentum heading into the postseason.
Quarterback Malik Willis was the standout performer for Miami, throwing for 214 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. RJ Harvey made his mark on the ground, racking up 119 rushing yards that kept the Bills' defense on their heels. Caleb Douglas also contributed significantly, hauling in 104 receiving yards to help secure the win.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key stops that shifted the momentum in their favor, with Kevin King leading the charge with eight total tackles. Trey Moore added a sack, applying pressure on the Bills' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Miami's defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Dolphins to hold off Buffalo and clinch the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 19 | 214 | 2 | 0 | 118.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 13 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 119 | 9.2 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 94 | 5.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin King | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Austin | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 |

