Buffalo
Bills
2-2
20
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Miami Dolphins 20-10, securing their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. With the stakes high, both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Bills who ultimately came out on top, showcasing their strength on both sides of the ball.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 257 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. James Cook III made a significant impact on the ground with 86 rushing yards, while DJ Moore proved to be a reliable target, racking up 73 receiving yards. Allen's ability to connect with his playmakers was pivotal in maintaining the Bills' offensive momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, T.J. Parker stood out with two sacks, applying relentless pressure on the Dolphins' quarterback and disrupting their offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Parker's second sack resulted in a crucial turnover, allowing the Bills to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite Darrell Baker Jr.'s eight tackles for Miami, the Bills' defense was instrumental in sealing the victory, ensuring their playoff aspirations remain alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 39 | 23 | 257 | 2 | 0 | 95.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 19 | 14 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 86.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 86 | 7.8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 18 | 70 | 3.9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Burns | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Wilson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Graham Gano | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 44 |

