Game week thread - Bills at Dolphins

[buffblue]

It's weird how I always feel more confident playing the Dolphins in Miami. I think the Bills roll this week - there is no room for a division loss here and that will prevent any potential letdown from the Chiefs game

[Buffalo Ballin]

This should be a win. Now we don't know if it's an easy win, but a win nonetheless. This shouldn't be a trap game. We need to win to stay on pace vs. the Patriots.

Edited 15 hours ago by Buffalo Ballin

[Dr.Sack]

Knowing McDaniels he will have 5 new running concepts and 2 new passing plays which are an automatic 7 points. I expect a tight game given Tua’s quick release and Miami’s commitment to stick with the run. It would surprise no on on here if it’s a 3 point game heading into the half. Good teams find a way to put lesser teams away and this is no different. 84 degrees at kickoff, 1pm game, expect Miami’s best effort. 

[Not at the table Karlos]

On 11/5/2025 at 10:15 AM, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

I’m interested to see who fills that role that 55 was playing. I think we unlocked something with this defense and I think it’s way more about the role than the player itself. I can see 58, 42 or 56 taking that over and doing very similar things. I’m excited about our defense for the first time since 2017

Solomon has been playing in that spot all year while Hoecht was suspended and went back in after Hoecht was injured. 

On 11/5/2025 at 10:30 AM, pennstate10 said:

I agree that Hiecht was very impressive playing a DT/DE/LB hybrid position. Let’s call it animal. 
 

I would also like to see the Bills continue to use this position. 
 

I think Bosa would  be the best candidate currently on the team. Same weight and frame as Hoecht, and maybe a bit more explosive. And he played LB at LAC. 
 

The argument against this move is you would be weakening the DE group to have him play a position that he hasn’t played. 
 

I think Milano and Williams are both too light at 230ish to line up at DT

Gotta disagree here. 
Teams are playing heavy box to stop Bills run. They can do this because Bills don’t have a deep threat, or a WR that can separate in the intermediate area. 
 

If Bills had a #1 outside receiver, the opponents would clog the LOS and middle much less. 

They have been using this all year with Solomon. 

[finn]

12 hours ago, Blank Stare said:

WTF, man. Can’t even get guys through practice let alone a game. Guys all the time getting hurt in practice this year. Back to training camp. 

I wonder if the injuries are a byproduct of McDermott's commitment to a what he calls a "nasty attitude" on defense. Where else do you inculcate that attitude but in practice, and how else than by practicing nasty, resulting in injuries?

 

(What is nasty, anyway? I'm losing my handle on it. Aggressive? Unpleasant? Impolite?)

[ExWNYer]

On 11/4/2025 at 4:44 AM, Not at the table Karlos said:

Do not take an Uber there if you can help it. The uber lot is a 45 min walk from the stadium through a bad neighborhood. They do have people driving golf carts to and from but they charge ($20 a person was cheapest I saw) per seat. Uber to and from stadium with the golf cart ride back to the lot from the stadium was $400

 

Thanks. Not sure how we're getting there. I'll find out tonight when I land. I think my buddy is driving. He and his brother have been to the stadium before so I'm sure they have a game plan. 

[billsfan89]

10 hours ago, buffblue said:

It's weird how I always feel more confident playing the Dolphins in Miami. I think the Bills roll this week - there is no room for a division loss here and that will prevent any potential letdown from the Chiefs game

 

Bills really need to pile up wins. The Pats aren't a juggernaut but their schedule is very very soft. I think in order to win the division the Bills will have to get at a minimum 12 wins. And with 2 losses already the Bills can't afford to lose softer in division games. Get an away division win and keep it moving. The Bills simply can't afford a let down. The gotta win the games they are "supposed to win" because they simply don't have much margin for error.  

[LVGrown]

I keep reading (mostly other team message boards) how the win over the Chiefs was this big emotional win and the Bills are due for a letdown. Was that an emotional win?

 

For me it was the first time we've played the Chiefs in the JA17 era that I was completely relaxed the entire game and I got the same vibe from the team. 

 

 

 

[Big Turk]

11 minutes ago, billsfan89 said:

 

Bills really need to pile up wins. The Pats aren't a juggernaut but their schedule is very very soft. I think in order to win the division the Bills will have to get at a minimum 12 wins. And with 2 losses already the Bills can't afford to lose softer in division games. Get an away division win and keep it moving. The Bills simply can't afford a let down. The gotta win the games they are "supposed to win" because they simply don't have much margin for error.  

 

With a 32-7 record after the bye since 2020, what suggests they have these, especially against the Fins who they own?

Edited 5 hours ago by Big Turk

[Yobogoya!]

9 hours ago, Dr.Sack said:

Knowing McDaniels he will have 5 new running concepts and 2 new passing plays which are an automatic 7 points. I expect a tight game given Tua’s quick release and Miami’s commitment to stick with the run. It would surprise no on on here if it’s a 3 point game heading into the half. Good teams find a way to put lesser teams away and this is no different. 84 degrees at kickoff, 1pm game, expect Miami’s best effort. 

 

I feel a lot more confident with the addition of Hairston in the secondary, along with Bishop's progress and Poyer playing field general. With Tyreek down and McDermott calling D I think we'll handle them a lot more handily than we did in Game 1. 

[billsfan89]

32 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

With a 32-7 record after the bye since 2020, what suggests they have these, especially against the Fins who they own?

 

I am feeling pretty confident in this game. But away game against a divisional opponent is not always easy. I am hoping that this team can open up a 2 (hopefully 3) score lead at the half and then jam it into a commanding 3-4 possession lead into Q4 and take the game into garbage time early. 

[bills742]

 

Edited 4 hours ago by bills742

[TPS]

This reminds me, as I recall, that someone started a thread complaining about the Bills' lack of a pass rush based on a preseason game.  

[ColoradoBills]

5 minutes ago, bills742 said:

 

 

It's sad that AJ is out.  He's been playing pretty good lately.

[Big Turk]

4 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

It's sad that AJ is out.  He's been playing pretty good lately.

 

He is also a Tua killer

[pennstate10]

5 hours ago, Not at the table Karlos said:

Solomon has been playing in that spot all year while Hoecht was suspended and went back in after Hoecht was injured. 

They have been using this all year with Solomon. 

I’m not sure how correct this is. 
I think 56 has lined up at DT for only a few snaps per game, and I never saw him as a standup A gap MLB. 

I will look for this usage in sundays game. 

[bills742]

 

[transplantbillsfan]

Big spot for the young guys Jackson and Soloman to step up. Getting Daquan and Palmer back would be huge.

 

Can we please go one %#$@&%$ week without a serious injury!

[Big Turk]

1 minute ago, transplantbillsfan said:

Big spot for the young guys Jackson and Soloman to step up. Getting Daquan and Palmer back would be huge.

 

Can we please go one %#$@&%$ week without a serious injury!

 

I'd rather let them sit another week and get healthier...calf injuries are not great and can lead to Achilles injuries (ask Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson). Don't think we need Palmer to beat this team. Give Moore some extra run.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

11 hours ago, buffblue said:

It's weird how I always feel more confident playing the Dolphins in Miami. I think the Bills roll this week - there is no room for a division loss here and that will prevent any potential letdown from the Chiefs game

Because it's dead quiet by the second quarter and the team won't have any communication issues lol