‘“Yeah, they’ve got a lot of speed on their team overall, in particular on their offense and their returners as well,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday. “They do a lot of different things. I think coach (Mike) McDaniel is one of the better coaches in the league offensively in how he schemes things up. Hard to defend, explosive. So it makes for a big challenge, especially on a short week.”’
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Bills can take another step toward an early jump in AFC East against 0-2 Dolphins
‘More importantly, the Bills start a three-game homestand Thursday and have a chance to take an early stranglehold on the AFC East before their Week 7 bye, with divisional games against the Dolphins and New England Patriots over the next three weeks.’
Bills don’t expect teetering Dolphins to sink in an always whacky division game
‘“You have to play with a little hate in your heart.”’
Thursday’s Miami Coverage
Former NFL players explain what’s wrong with Tagovailoa and Dolphins offense (Miami Herald)
Does Dolphins’ McDaniel need to yell and lose his temper more? What players say (Miami Herald)
Josh Allen has dominated the Dolphins. Here’s how they plan to stop him (Miami Herald)
Dolphins rule out three players for Bills game. Waddle among those questionable (Miami Herald)
Cote: Do winless Miami Dolphins have miracle in them at nemesis Bills? Our pick (Miami Herald)
Kelly: Dolphins can’t continue settling when it comes to franchise’s future | Opinion (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle, Chop Robinson questionable against Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins trip to Buffalo about saving jobs as much as a season on ropes in Week 3 (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Things to watch for: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills on Thursday (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Who has the edge? Dolphins at Bills, with no one giving them a chance (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins-Bills predictions: Will Miami pull off huge upset in what could be McDaniel’s last game? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Game time: Fast facts, odds, injury report for Dolphins at Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins missing 2 starters when they play Buffalo Bills on ‘Thursday Night Football’ (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins are enormous underdogs vs Buffalo Bills, must ‘do our jobs and get a win’ (Palm Beach Post)
It is time for the Miami Dolphins to prove they were not lying about culture change (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills: Scouting report, prediction for Thursday (Palm Beach Post)
Our Miami Dolphins experts make bold predictions for ‘Thursday Night Football’ at Buffalo Bills (Palm Beach Post)
New Report Highlights Key Issue With Dolphins’ Culture Under Mike McDaniel (SI)
Dolphins’ Darren Waller, Jaylen Waddle face uncertain status ahead of Bills game (The Sporting News)
Is Darren Waller playing on Thursday Night Football? Dolphins TE gets update on return from retirement ahead of Week 3 TNF (The Sporting News)
Dolphins’ 5 best coaching candidates to replace Mike McDaniel, from Bill Belichick to a Brady (The Sporting News)
Game Preview: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
Top Quotes: Dolphins take on Bills on Thursday Night Football (MiamiDolphins.com)
How to Watch, Stream & Listen: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
Mike McDaniel maintaining his cool as 0-2 Dolphins travel to face AFC East rival Bills in prime time
‘“Buffalo,” he said. “I’m very understanding that in this business it’s result-based. My job is, the more that other people talk about anything, the less I even hear it. Buffalo, that’s what it is, and the Miami Dolphins.”’
Dolphins travel to Buffalo, where they’ve lost nine straight and not beaten the Bills since 2016
‘Achane vs. Bills defense. The third-year player presents a dual-threat challenge to a defense missing two starters in defensive tackle Ed Oliver and linebacker Matt Milano. Though Buffalo limited the Jets to 154 total yards, New York still combined for 100 yards rushing. And this is a defense that allowed 432 total yards, including 238 rushing, in beating Baltimore in Week 1.’
Bills rule out LB Matt Milano, DT Ed Oliver vs. Dolphins
‘The Bills officially ruled both players out on their injury report Wednesday after coach Sean McDermott said in his weekly radio appearance on WGR 550 that they would not play. Milano suffered a pectoral injury in Sunday’s win over the New York Jets and did not play in the entire second half. Linebacker Dorian Williams is set to start in his place.’
Bills Set to Be Without Two Key Defensive Starters vs. Dolphins Thursday Night
‘Milano, 31, is recovering from a pectoral injury that has held him out of multiple practices this week. The veteran has played in two games this season, recording a sack and nine total tackles. Since a 2022 career year that saw him make the All-Pro team, Milano has played in just 11 games in three seasons.’
Revisiting the Bills’ last loss to the Dolphins, and the different directions both franchises have gone
‘It was a very odd game, for those who remember. The Bills outgained the Dolphins 497-212, Josh Allen threw the ball 63 times for 400 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bills still found a way to lose the game in the scorching heat.’
Josh Allen reveals key to Bills supreme run game
‘“I think it’s our guys up front communicating well, understanding their assignments,” Allen said. “Krome [Austin Kromer, offensive line coach] and Austin [Gund, assistant offensive line coach] do such a good job of displaying fronts and different types of looks that we’re going to be getting throughout the week.’
Buffalo Bills rule All-Pro star out vs. Dolphins
‘Buffalo will continue to lean on young stars Deone Walker and T.J. Sanders on the defensive interior. Joe Andreesen an Dorian Strong will play larger roles next to Terrel Bernard, as well.’
Is Bills’ offensive identity changing?
‘But something interesting has happened when it comes to the offensive identity of Buffalo – it leads the NFL in rushing attempts through two weeks, averaging 37 per game.’
McDermott says the Bills are, “trying to squeeze a lot of work into a small amount of time,” preparing for Thursday Night football.
‘”Well, it’s a little bit different. You want to be able to go through the game the right way after any game. In this case, you know, we watched the film on the plane ride home, about an hour plane ride give or take, from New York. So you’re able only able to get in so much of film during that time span but you’re trying to catch the big things, if that makes sense, to make sure that we can get those addressed and move forward in a better way.”‘
Opinion: Capaccio: Dolphins at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘Miami is traveling to Buffalo on a short week with a banged-up offensive line. The Bills are favored by almost two touchdowns. The last thing Buffalo wants to do is give their division rivals a reason to believe they can pull the massive upset on national television. The Bills need to take control early and keep it.’
Opinion: Simon: These Dolphins On Verge Of Becoming Endangered Species
‘Grier has been the GM since 2016 and McDaniel is his third head coach. McDaniel’s record is 28-26(28-24 in the regular season and 0-2 in the playoffs with losses at the Bills and Kansas City). McDaniel was brought in for his offensive ingenuity and creativity. The thought was he could develop Tua Tagovailoa into a top level NFL quarterback. While the offensive stats for the Dolphins have been good under McDaniel, they are deceiving.’