The Miami Dolphins are aiming to clinch the AFC East as they face off against the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa leads the NFL in passing yards with 4,451, while wide receiver Tyreek Hill leads the NFL in receiving yards with 1,717. Six Dolphins players have been selected to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, including tackle Terron Armstead, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, fullback Alec Ingold, running back Raheem Mostert, cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
The Buffalo Bills (10-6) are coming off a win against the New England Patriots, 27-21. The Dolphins entered Week 17 in need of a win to keep their chances of claiming the AFC East alive. The Bills defense, led by quarterback Josh Allen, scored 20 unanswered points with a 20-7 lead.
The Dolphins and Bills rank near the top in several offensive and defensive categories this season. The Dolphins rank first in total offense (409.2), passing offense (271.7) and scoring offense (30.1). Defensively, the Dolphins rank ninth in total defense (308.6), seventh in rushing defense (95.1) and tied for third in sacks (53).
Both teams have efficiently run the ball throughout the season, with Mostert and Achane combining for 25 total rushing touchdowns. Bills running back James Cook is third in the league with 1,086 rushing yards, and quarterback Josh Allen has 15 rushing touchdowns, tied for the NFL record for the most by a quarterback in a single-season with Jalen Hurts.
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