Buffalo
Bills
8-7
35
FINAL
14
Miami
Dolphins
0-15
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins with a commanding 35-14 victory, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season nears its conclusion. With this win, the Bills showcased their dominance in a critical matchup that could shape the postseason landscape.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 290 yards and four touchdowns, displaying pinpoint accuracy and leadership throughout the contest. On the ground, James Cook III contributed significantly with 91 rushing yards, while Khalil Shakir emerged as a key target, racking up 114 receiving yards and keeping the Dolphins' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Bills maintained pressure on the Dolphins, stifling their offensive efforts at crucial moments. Miami's Chop Robinson led the defense with eight total tackles, but it was Buffalo's relentless approach that turned the tide. The Bills' ability to capitalize on turnovers and control the clock proved vital, with their offensive barrage turning a close game into a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 24 | 290 | 4 | 0 | 145.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 17 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 60.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 91 | 5.1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 66 | 4.7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 114 | 14.3 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Poyer | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Burns | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

