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Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney is ready to be more than just a feel-good story

‘“He’s probably one of the most interesting guys, not just on the team, but on the planet,” quarterback Josh Allen. “He’s awesome to be around. He’s one of those guys that just consistently worked, kept his head down, never complained. He doesn’t have a whole lot of opportunities in the passing game, but when his number’s called, he usually ends up making the play. He’s a guy that guys love being around. He’s all about the team, and he wants to do whatever (he) can do to help this team win. … He’s just one of the best dudes on the team.”’

Bills Mailbag: What’s been going wrong in the red zone?

‘There isn’t one specific thing that’s gone wrong in the red zone, or if there is, the Bills aren’t saying what it is. Players and coaches have given the standard “we have to execute better” line to explain the struggles, although Stefon Diggs shed some light on it when asked Wednesday why the team hasn’t been able to reach the end zone more consistently: “Things do get tighter down there and with things being tighter, routes got to be crisper, throws got to be tighter – there’s going to be smaller windows. You’ve got to work as a unit. At the end of the (Tennessee) game, I feel like we didn’t help ourselves. We could have done some things differently, especially at the wideout position.”’

Who steps up in place of Bills’ Dawson Knox vs. Dolphins? (5 things to watch)

‘Cole Beasley could be more involved out of the slot or the workload could simply result in more targets for Stefon Diggs and Emmanuel Sanders. Another option is Gabriel Davis. Davis has been the odd man out in the Bills’ receiver room this season despite posting a 35-599-7 stat line one year ago. This year, Davis’ opportunities have been limited and he’s caught just six passes for 104 yards and a score. Last year, Davis scored two touchdowns against the Dolphins.’

Sunday’s Miami Coverage

The Dolphins play the Bills on Halloween. It has been a nightmarish matchup for Miami (Miami Herald)
Dolphins sign Laird to active roster, elevate 2 from practice squad for Bills game (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ game at Buffalo could serve as final impression before trade deadline for Tua Tagovailoa, others (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
From Killian High to UM to Dolphins, Sheldrick Redwine fulfills his all-Miami football journey (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Two Dolphins don’t travel to Buffalo; Miami makes practice squad promotions ahead of Bills game (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Hyde: The Dolphins are going all-in on Watson — what a mess | Commentary (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Kelly: Here’s what Miami Dolphins have to do to beat the Buffalo Bills, end long losing streak | Analysis (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Furones: Who has the edge? Dolphins (1-6) at Bills (4-2), as it doesn’t get any easier for Miami | Analysis (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins-Bills predictions: Will Dolphins pull off a miracle? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Game time: Fast facts, odds, injury report and key info for Miami Dolphins (1-6) at Buffalo Bills (4-2) (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Can Dolphins’ revitalized running game make a dent against Bills’ No. 1 defense? (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins predictions: Palm Beach Post experts say Buffalo Bills will rout Miami in AFC East matchup (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins predictions: How are NFL experts predicting Week 8 game vs. Bills? (Palm Beach Post)
How to watch Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills Week 8 NFL game on TV, live stream (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins hope Halloween is not a horror date against the Bills (El Nuevo Herald)
Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves – Week 8 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Countdown to Kickoff | Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)

Bills vs. Dolphins time, odds, prediction, key questions: How to watch Josh Allen take on Tua Tagovailoa

‘Rested up, Buffalo should have no problem moving the ball here. And that’s really all they need to secure a sweep of Miami while distancing themselves from the Patriots (3-4) in the division. Maybe, just maybe, the Dolphins will keep it close for a bit if they get creative with Waddle, Myles Gaskin and Mike Gesicki, playing keep-away. And you can bet Tua will be motivated to show out with the Watson rumors ongoing. But this one screams Bills victory.’

Opinion: Capaccio: Dolphins at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes, and stats

‘The Bills have scored the second most points in the NFL, averaging 33.8 per game. They’re in the top-10 (and in most cases even higher) in almost every major offensive statistical category. But they’re only converting 55.17% of their trips to the red zone into touchdowns, which is seventh-lowest in the league. They had their best red zone performance of the season back in Week 2 at the Dolphins, going 4-for-4. But their inability to convert (2-for-5) inside the 20 at Tennessee really hurt them and ultimately cost them chance to win the game at the end. They can’t let that happen again.’

WKBW Sports Staff predicts Bills week 8 matchup vs. Dolphins

‘Sure, the Dolphins offense is playing better, but they don’t have elite playmakers like the Bills have gone up against the last few weeks. I don’t think the Bills will shut out the Dolphins as they did in Week 2. But I’m not picking the Bills to lose a game coming off a bye week either.’

Thad’s Three Things: Bills vs. Dolphins

‘I think Tommy Sweeney will be the first man up because I think the Bills value the ability to present run/pass questions to defenses by having a tight end on the field. Back in week one, the Bills ran a heavy dose of four and five receiver sets. It didn’t work out so well. Since then, they’ve been primarily an 11 personnel team with one running back and one tight end on the field. It’s the same formula that built an elite offense last year. I think the Bills stick with it and I think that means Sweeney.’

6 things to watch for in Bills vs. Dolphins | Week 8

‘”It’s a big game being back home,” said Bills RB Zack Moss in an appearance on ‘One Bills Live’ this week. “Everything that we want goes through our stadium. Being a big division game and being able to come back home in front of our fans will be a big advantage for us. We haven’t heard the fans in almost a month so it’ll be a fun game on Sunday.”‘

NFL analysts | Bills vs. Dolphins game predictions | Week 8

‘”I really struggled with this one because Miami is unlikely to get smashed yet again,” Gagnon said, “especially now that Tua Tagovailoa is finding his game. Still, Buffalo is at home, well-rested following a bye and likely extremely hungry after a tough Week 6 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The Bills are very good at winning handily, and I don’t think they’ll mess around here. Plus, the Dolphins might simply be out of inspiration after falling to 1-6 with a Week 7 home loss to a mediocre Falcons team.”‘