Archives for November 15, 2012

‘It will be interesting to see what happens. Had the Bills pulled off the last-second upset against the Patriots, and came in 4-5 with a more realistic shot at continuing a playoff push, the crowd surely would have been rabid. Now, with spirits dampened, it may be asking too much of the beleaguered fans to get too excited about this game between two teams that are probably going nowhere.’

‘”It’s frustrating,” Bills receiver Stevie Johnson said. “We talk a lot about turning the corner and trying to be that team.’

‘Bills 27, Dolphins 20.’

‘”It only takes a spark to start a fire,” Williams said. “And that spark is winning one game. If we can win one, I think that guys will feel good about making a run here late in the year.”‘

‘”We are disappointed,” quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said. “We are not where we want to be.”‘

‘”There’s a lot of inventory to move in a short time,” Brandon said of the piles of tickets remaining to be sold for the three remaining home dates at the Ralph following the Dolphins game. “Our hope is that we can string some wins together.”‘

‘Dolphins 21, Bills 17.’

‘”We have to continue to have that mindset; continue to believe we’re not going to fail. We need to win a game and get some momentum. That’s what we’re looking to do Thursday night.”‘

‘”I’m an old-school guy and I love to hit, but everybody wants to sling the ball left and right. But I know my role as a fullback and I try to make things happen on special teams.”‘

No time to waste for Miami Dolphins (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins-Buffalo Bills preview: Breaking down the game (Miami Herald)

Miami Herald’s expert picks: Dolphins at Bills (Miami Herald)

Dolphins face test of manhood, playoff readiness (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills: Who has the edge? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Fans erupt in anger at Marlins’ trade that could also pose problems for Dolphins (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

After two losses, win Thursday at Buffalo would boost Dolphins’ playoff hopes (Palm Beach Post)

Reggie Bush’s work in last seven games could determine if he returns to Miami Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)

GM, coach and quarterback of 3-6 Buffalo Bills under pressure as they prepare to face Miami Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)

McIntyre one of dying breed in NFL (Stuart News)

Bush, Dolphins need to step it up vs. Bills (Fox Sports Florida)

Dolphins shouldn’t fear trip to Buffalo (AP)

Dolphins Don’t Have Any Major Injury Concerns Heading Into Thursday Night’s AFC East Showdown (WFOR-TV)

Thursday Night Games Are Special For Dolphins (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins And Bills Injury Report, 11/14 (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘Jim Kelly versus Dan Marino this is not.’

‘Kelsay did not practice Wednesday and has been out since getting hurt during practice last week. The team has not revealed the exact nature of the injury.’

‘Bills 23, Dolphins 20.’

‘Yes, the Bills have lost five of their last six. No, the Bills have not won a primetime game since before the first Harry Potter movie was released to theaters. And no, the Bills did not beat Miami at all last season. However, the way these two teams match up leads me to believe the Bills could come away victorious in this contest. Miami is limping in, while the Bills were within one play from beating a Super Bowl contender. With C.J. Spiller featured prominently and a few of the offensive players on Miami’s side struggling as of late, I think it could be a recipe for success for the Bills to snap their three-game losing streak.’

‘If we’re being realistic, the Bills will either have to run the table or go 6-and-1 to get into the post season.’