Archives for January 7, 2002

‘Just in case you didn’t notice, neither performed like a backup in the Dolphins’ 34-7 victory against Buffalo that clinched a home playoff game for Miami. Galyon had a season-high five tackles, the first interception of his six-year NFL career and the first sack of the season. Hendricks, playing linebacker for the first time in his career — he was a star safety in high school and college — had four tackles while replacing the defense’s leader.’

‘"He is a smart QB," Moulds said. "Give him credit. He got in and made the most of his opportunity. I felt like he made plays and made the most of what was there. He certainly had some nice throws today."’

‘Is it a mirage, this two-game running start on the post-season, or a genuine Miami Dolphins’ miracle in the making?’

‘After the Dolphins defeated Buffalo, for example, Miami coach Dave Wannstedt called it “the type of win we enjoy.” That meant watching Fiedler throw only 16 passes.’

‘For the second straight week, Brock Marion returned an interception for a touchdown.’

‘At halftime, Miami had a 154-13 edge in total yardage and led 13-0.’

‘On Sunday, with Hendricks making his first NFL start, the Dolphins defeated the Bills 34-7. Hendricks had four tackles. He was a part, for one day at least, of one of the NFL’s best defenses.’

‘The Bills (3-13) finished with their worst record since going 2-14 in 1985.’

‘Lamar Smith rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown and safety Brock Marion scored on a 100-yard interception return on the final play of the Miami Dolphins’ 34-7 rout of the Buffalo Bills.’