‘Cook played 68% of the snaps which is high for him, but the Bills need to continue to lean into that usage because he has become one of the best RBs in the league and needs to be on the field to threaten opposing defenses and perhaps loosen things up in the passing game.’
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Tua Tagovailoa throws game-losing interception as Bills stay undefeated (Observations)
‘But on a first-and-10 from the Bills’ 21-yard line, rookie defensive tackle Deone Walker beat his block, came crashing down on Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and linebacker Terrel Bernard stepped in front of the hurried pass and grabbed the interception to clinch the game.’
How a Buffalo Bills LB’s film study session turned into the most important play of Thursday Night Football
‘Terrel Bernard came up with the biggest play of the game when the Buffalo Bills needed it most.’
How Bills rookie Deone Walker used sideline chat to make game-clinching play
‘“I was just telling Deone, like, I ain’t gonna lie, bro,” Sanders said. “The guys out there, nobody can block you. … Just trying to keep him up because I know how it could be. After a couple bad plays early on in the game, it could really throw your head off.”’
Stock up/stock down: Josh Allen didn’t need to be Superman to defeat the Dolphins, and that’s exactly what the Bills want
‘Third-down defense: Buffalo was awful on third down against the Miami Dolphins. Miami was able to convert on 10-of-15 third-down attempts, including many that were considered third-and-long. This has been a running theme for the defense in recent years.’
Walker, Bernard step up late to push Bills past Dolphins
‘It wasn’t always pretty on Thursday night, but the Buffalo Bills did enough to secure a 31-21 win at home over the Miami Dolphins.’
Rose: Five takeaways from Bills tight win over Dolphins
‘Deone Walker, who started in place of the injured Ed Oliver at DT, made several key stops in the running game. He also had the biggest play of the night, winning a clean rep to pressure Tua Tagovailoa into the eventual game-sealing interception.’
Bills seal win against Dolphins in fourth quarter
‘Terrel Bernard has a nose for the ball. For the third consecutive game at Highmark Stadium, dating back to last year’s AFC divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills linebacker has been part of a game-changing turnover.’
Sabato: Bills' penchant for takeaways, crunch-time moxy keeps them a step ahead of Dolphins
‘Buffalo Bills linebackers coach Al Holcomb looked at his team captain and said, “If you see it, go.” With 3:07 left in the game, the Miami Dolphins finally showed Terrel Bernard what he was looking for and he went.
Friday's Miami Coverage
Five takeaways: Dolphins show fight but fall short to Bills 31-21 (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ McDaniel sizes up the state of his team after an 0-3 start (Miami Herald)
Kelly: Dolphins squander chance to inject hope into season with loss to Bills | Opinion (Miami Herald)
Cote: Winless Dolphins fought hard in loss at Buffalo, and nobody cares | Opinion (Miami Herald)
The regrettable Tagovailoa contract and questions that should perplex Fins fans (Miami Herald)
Photo gallery (Miami Herald)
Dolphins play Bills tight; bad penalties, late Tua interception lead to 0-3 start (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chris Perkins: McDaniel-Grier era takes another beating in latest loss to Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dave Hyde: Tua’s terrible interception at end haunts Dolphins again (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Hyde10: Tua’s interception, Sieler’s penalty, 0-3 start — 10 thoughts Dolphins’ loss in Buffalo (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Things we learned Miami Dolphins’ 31-21 loss to Buffalo Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Grading Dolphins’ 31-21 loss at Buffalo, plus stock up, stock down (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins owner Steve Ross plans to be patient with Mike McDaniel, doesn’t want to fire coach, report says (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins show real fight, but make late errors in loss to Buffalo Bills, 31-21 (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins are 0-3 but nobody got fired and that’s because team fought back | Schad (Palm Beach Post)
Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle score TDs vs. Buffalo Bills and bring back end-zone celebrations (Palm Beach Post)
Jason Marshall injury update: Miami Dolphins DB injures leg in game vs Buffalo Bills (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins instant report card in loss to Buffalo Bills on TNF (Palm Beach Post)
The Dolphins fall short against their great executioner, but improve their game and raise moderate optimism (El Nuevo Herald)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa: ‘No moral victories’ (Birmingham News)
Tua Tagovailoa’s brutal interception, boneheaded special teams flag sink Dolphins to 0-3 (New York Post)
No moral victories in losing, says coach McDaniel after Dolphins drop to 0-3 in 31-21 loss to Bills (AP)
Dolphins battle but refuse moral victories after loss to Bills (ESPN)
Overreactions from Bills win over Dolphins: Mike McDaniel gets another chance? Tua Tagovailoa no franchise QB? (CBS Sports)
Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel say ‘no moral victories’ despite improved effort in loss to Bills (CBS Sports)
Tyreek Hill Nothing but Positive As Dolphins Fall to 0-3 on the Year (SI)
Football Fans Couldn’t Believe Tua Tagovailoa’s Backbreaking Interception vs. Bills (SI)
Tua Tagovailoa interceptions: Dolphins QB’s league-leading fourth pick leads to loss in Week 3 vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Penalties cost Dolphins as Bills earn 31-21 win on Thursday Night Football (WPLG-TV)
Winners, losers as Bills avoid Dolphins upset 31-21 on Thursday Night Football (WTVJ-TV)
Dolphins Fall to Bills, 31-21, in Week 3 Road Test (MiamiDolphins.com)
Three Takeaways: Dolphins Show Promise in Buffalo, Fall Short 31-21 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Transcript: Mike McDaniel’s Postgame Media Availability – Sep 18 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Transcript: Tua Tagovailoa Postgame Media Availability – Sep 18 (MiamiDolphins.com)
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Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery (Syracuse Post Standard)
Bills win 13th straight game at home: Winners and losers from 'Thursday Night Football'
‘The Dolphins tied the matchup in the fourth quarter, however, the Bills scored the deciding, go-ahead touchdown after a Miami roughing the kicker call. A late interception by Tua Tagovailoa sealed the Dolphins’ comeback chances.’
Josh Allen’s 3 TD passes and Terrel Bernard’s pick secure Bills’ 31-21 win over spiraling Dolphins
‘“Good win, never easy,” coach Sean McDermott said of what was a one-score outing before Matt Prater hit a 48-yard field goal with 22 seconds left.’
Bills' Josh Allen surpasses Patrick Mahomes' touchdown mark in win over Dolphins
‘Allen’s first drive finished with a 20-yard touchdown pass to Dalton Kincaid in the first quarter. He became the fastest player to reach 300 career offensive touchdowns, including the playoffs, surpassing Patrick Mahomes. The Bills star did it in 127 total games.’
Bills pay tribute to Charlie Kirk ahead of game vs. Dolphins
‘A video memorializing Kirk played on the jumbotron at Highmark Stadium.’
Bills prevail in close win against Miami
‘But the Miami Dolphins gave the Bills their best shot and kept the double-digit favorites close most of the way.’