‘The best game of Week 2. One look at the Jets’ offense showed why the AFC East goes through Buffalo or Miami this year, so this should be viewed as a statement game. The Bills can send a message (“We’re still the boss”) with a road win. Miami can show it is primed for a breakthrough if it wins. The Dolphins’ running back injuries are a concern, but receiver Tyreek Hill will be the game’s best player. Dolphins, 27-23.’
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Bills Mailbag: How big of a problem are the penalties?
‘Absolutely, it’s a concern. The Bills made it exceptionally difficult on themselves, particularly on offense, with pre-snap penalties. Those are the kind that drive McDermott nuts. The Bills had nine penalties accepted against them in Week 1, which was tied for fifth most in the league behind Dallas (11), Cleveland (11), Green Bay (10) and New Orleans (10). It is an area the team needs to clean up as soon as possible.’
Game on: 6 breweries to watch Bills football on big screens
‘First, you need televisions: lots of them and the bigger the better. It’s the most important thing besides drinks since you have to be able to see the Bills take home a win each week, right? Next, you need a proper drink selection. And if (craft) beer isn’t your thing, there are plenty of places that offer options beyond hops including mead, seltzer, cider, wine, canned cocktails and craft cocktails. Don’t forget the food, too.’
Voice of the fan: Predictably unpredictable Bills pull out victory
‘The team was overwhelmed early to an undermanned Cardinal team, down 17-3. Buffalo lost its star cornerback, Taron Johnson, on the first series. Then they dominated Arizona for a couple of quarters, before giving up a kick return for a score. That turned the game into an improbable nail-biter at the end with the Cardinals throwing a fourth-quarter, fourth-down incomplete jump ball at the Bills’ 2-yard line in the waning seconds.’
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins prediction, keys to Thursday Night Football
‘Sal’s prediction: Dolphins 27, Bills 26.’
What channel is the Bills game on? How to watch Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins
‘The Dolphins’ turnaround was even more dramatic. They were behind 14-0 early to Jacksonville and then 17-7 late in the third quarter and the Jaguars were on their way to making it 24-7, but Travis Etienne fumbled into the end zone where Miami recovered. On the very next play, Tua Tagovailoa hit Tyreek Hill with an 80-yard touchdown pass and in the final 4:22 of the fourth quarter, Jason Sanders tied the game with a 37-yard field goal and then won it with a walk off 52-yarder for a 20-17 Miami victory.’
Will it again be Bills & Dolphins for division title?
‘So with respect to the Pats, the winner of Thursday night’s game will have the first leg up on the East race but a long way to go.’
Dolphins to be without Pro Bowl player vs. Bills on Thursday Night Football
‘Mostert, 32, is coming off of a career-year in Miami. The back led the league in rushing touchdowns (18) and was tied with Christian McCaffrey for total touchdowns (21) in 2023. He finished with 1,012 yards on the ground and was named to his first Pro Bowl last season. Despite his accolades from one season ago, Buffalo kept Mostert in check last season. He rushed for just nine yards on seven attempts in Miami’s 48-20 loss in Week 4. Mostert was inactive for the team’s regular season finale in Week 18.’
How to watch Bills vs. Dolphins today: NFL Week 2 Thursday Night Football time, live stream
‘TV: Only on WKBW (ABC/7) Buffalo and WFOR (CBS/4) Miami.’
Buffalo Bills fans reveal what they would give up for a Super Bowl win
‘3% said they would give up their own wedding and their own honeymoon.’
Five Takes: Can Bills 'D' slow Dolphins speedy 'O'? Matchup with Poyer awaits
‘If Buffalo is to slow the Miami aerial attack, it will start in the back end, where the Bills’ secondary must cover well enough early in the down to work Tagavailoa off his first read, thus providing the pass rush enough time to impact the game.’
Bills vs. Dolphins Week 2 preview: Odds and spread, injury report, top storylines and more
‘Defensive back Cam Lewis stepped in last week to replace the injured Johnson and fared well, finishing with 9 total and 7 solo tackles. He will be asked again to defend a vaunted Dolphins passing and rushing attack.’
Encouraged/worried: Bills offensive/defensive adjustments impress, concerns on STs
‘The Dolphins love to attack over the middle of the field with wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. It will be tough for Buffalo’s defense to come away with stops as long as Johnson remains on the sidelines.’
Bills, Dolphins set to renew a rivalry built on quest for AFC East supremacy
‘The Bills are four-time reigning AFC East champions, with a 11-2 record against the Dolphins since Josh Allen entered the NFL in 2018 and a 13-2 mark since Sean McDermott became coach in 2017. Eight of those games have been decided by one score, while the Bills knocked Miami out of playoff contention with a 56-26 win in the 2020 regular-season finale, won in the playoffs in 2022 and captured the AFC East in the final regular season game last year.’
Four Downs: Bills-Dolphins comes down to the more explosive offense
‘Allen only threw 23 passes against the Cardinals as the Bills relied heavily upon its ground game. The Bills didn’t need to throw often, though, as they racked up 352 yards of total offense on 6.1 yards per play. But against a Dolphins team that can put points on the scoreboard in a hurry, the Bills will likely to need to utilize Allen’s arm a little more often. Arizona bracketed tight end Dalton Kincaid, limiting him to one catch for 11 yards on two targets.’