Archives for November 3, 2024

‘But the race is on for the conference’s top five teams to secure the top seed, the only first-round bye and overall home-field advantage. Here is a look at each team, ranked by The Buffalo News:’

‘Defensive coordinator Bobby Babich is ready for the challenge the Dolphins offense brings. “They do a great job,” Babich said Monday. “Every time we play them it’s certainly a challenge. They do such a good job. They have reasons for things they do. You know, they can attack you different ways.” With quarterback Tua Tagovailoa back, expect quick-release throws and yards after the catch from the Dolphins offense. The Bills, who will have Von Miller back, need to get to Tagovailoa and be sure in their tackling all around the field. “I look at it like this, when it comes to tackling,” Babich said, “you’re either willing or you’re not willing.” On Sunday, the Bills need to prove they’re willing.’

‘150 – Miami has rushed for 150 or more yards in three straight games, the longest active such streak in the league. The Dolphins rank ninth overall in the NFL in rushing at 131 yards per game.’

‘I can’t find a single reason to like the Dolphins in this game. That probably means it’s a safe bet to take Miami. Seriously, though, how could you justify that pick? Josh Allen is 12-2 against Miami, and a couple of plays away from that record being perfect. Tua Tagovailoa returning last week breathed some life into the Dolphins’ offense, but now injuries on the defensive side are a major problem for Miami. If Allen does what he normally does against the Dolphins, is Miami really capable of outscoring the Bills? I can’t see it. Protect the football, which the Bills have been great at, clean up the penalty problems and improve the third-down performance. Do those three things, and a big Bills win should be the result. Bills, 38-17.’

‘Based on those results, it’s hard to argue with the Bills’ decision not to bring any of those six players back.’

‘“Our take is that there are millions of Bills fans out there and the stadium can only hold so many people, so not everyone is going to be able to go, whether there’s a PSL or not,” Christie said. “With that being said, come get your own seat that you can enjoy at home and a $5 coupon for a pumpkin spice latte. That’s it. We’re taking the light side of the PSL issue.”’

‘It is an extraordinary talent of Allen’s to avoid the first (and often the second) pass rusher from getting a sack, apparently with ease. Bills fans have just come to expect it, and it’s a minor surprise when the first guy drags him down. I, for one, have never seen any player on any team do that one thing so (seemingly) effortlessly and consistently.’