‘The Bills entered this game as a double-digit favorite, but the Dolphins – their heated AFC East rival – gave them a run for their money in a game that lasted nearly four hours.’
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‘Allen is regarded as one of the NFL’s best young quarterbacks, but his 16 interceptions and 22 giveaways this season, including this playoff game, tell another story of careless play.’
Bills Hang On For 34-31 Wild-Card Win Over Dolphins
‘One week into the playoffs, their objective remains in sight — but barely.’
Hamlin Cheers On Bills From Home, Says 'Heart Is With' Team
‘“Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them!” Hamlin posted, along with a video of himself greeting fans during the Bills’ last game against Miami, which was on Dec. 17.’
Bills' Josh Allen breaks NFL legend's record in multiple touchdown performance vs Dolphins
‘It was Allen’s 11th straight multiple touchdown-pass game against the Dolphins. It was the most by any player against an opponent all-time, including the postseason, according to ESPN Stats & Info and the Elias Sports Bureau. Marino had 10 straight multiple touchdown-pass games against the New York Jets.’
Bills hold off rallying Dolphins to advance to AFC divisional round
‘The star quarterback finished 23 of 39 with 352 passing yards and three touchdown passes. He also had two interceptions and lost a fumble that resulted in a touchdown. Two Buffalo wide receivers were over 100 yards receiving as well.’
Bills' Josh Allen involved in skirmish with Dolphins' Christian Wilkins in playoff game
‘The incident occurred with about 6 minutes remaining in the first half. Allen threw a very long pass near the end zone that was intercepted by Howard. The cornerback ran the ball 49 yards after taking it away from wide receiver John Brown.’
Damar Hamlin supporting Bills from home as team takes on Dolphins in playoffs
‘”My heart is with my guys as they compete today!” he wrote. “Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them! LFG.”‘
'My heart is with you': Damar Hamlin cheers on Bills from home
‘Hamlin tweeted on Sunday, “My heart is with my guys as they compete today! Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them!”‘
Bills, Josh Allen bemoan costly turnovers despite wild-card win
‘The Dolphins converted Allen’s three turnovers — two interceptions and the lost fumble — into 18 points, all of which were scored from the six-minute mark in the second quarter to the first minute of the third quarter on Allen’s fumble. It was the first time in franchise history that the Bills have won a playoff game despite losing the turnover battle 3-2 (previously 0-13 in those games).’
Bills begin NFL playoff march with sloppy win over short-handed Dolphins
‘The woes that had hurt the Bills in games all season long were evident on Sunday with questionable offensive playcalling, drops by receivers and turnovers, which allowed the Dolphins to hang around.’
Gabe Davis' nifty footwork results in Josh Allen's third TD pass for Bills
‘Allen stepped back in the pocket late in the third quarter and, despite pressure closing in, threw a perfect pass to wide receiver Gabe Davis, who just got two feet down before running out of bounds. The score gave the Bills a 34-24 lead. Allen now has three career playoff game with 300 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, the most in Bills history.’
Bills vs. Dolphins score, takeaways: Buffalo overcomes costly mistakes, survives Miami's bid at historic upset
‘Josh Allen made the key throws when they needed him to in the end. Losing the turnover battle, 3-2, is usually a recipe for disaster, but Allen didn’t panic. It took a little while, Buffalo’s first two drives after going down 24-20 were punts, but Allen leading consecutive touchdown drives to end the third quarter settled his teammates and Bills Mafia down. Going back up 34-24 allowed the Bills defense to get back to teeing off on Thompson. The Bills’ composure defensively when the Dolphins were making their final attempt at the go-ahead score was also huge as Miami couldn’t get lined up properly when it mattered most.’
2023 NFL playoffs: Scrum involving Josh Allen breaks out between Dolphins and Bills during interception return
‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw an interception in the second quarter on a pass intended for wide receiver John Brown, and after Xavien Howard got the pick and proceeded to return the ball 49 yards down the field, things escalated quickly between the two teams.’
Damar Hamlin live-tweets bills' win over Dolphins from home
‘Hamlin went silent as the Dolphins rallied in the second and third quarters — they would briefly take the lead on Zach Seiler’s scoop-and-score following a strip-sack of Josh Allen. But the Bills struck back with Allen touchdown passes to Cole Beasley and Gabe Davis, and the Buffalo hung on to advance to the divisional round.’