‘Sean McDermott’s zone-based defense is already built to smother explosive plays. The Buffalo game plan for the first round of this rivalry was as ruthless as it was simplistic. Drop safeties deep and force the Dolphins to live in the intermediate game. It’s the same style of defense that has turned, to some degree, Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes into the masters of very efficient run-first offenses.’
BillsBeat - November 3, 2024
Bills will host division rival Dolphins on Sunday; Here’s what to know
‘This game is personal for Buffalo. The Bills and Dolphins’ rivalry has heated up in recent years and Fins’ tight end Jonnu Smith added to the fuel, making comments on Buffalo in the summer. Expect the crowd to give Smith a hard time and for the Bills to look to do the same against their foe.’
Von Miller activated, two players elevated for Bills vs. Dolphins | Week 9
‘Edge Von Miller has been activated to the 53-man roster. Miller has 3.0 sacks on the season. He is returning for his first game after spending the previous four weeks on the NFL’s suspension list.’
Top 5 storylines to follow for Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins | Week 9
‘The Bills’ lead in their division is the largest in the NFL compared to any other division leader. The Chiefs and Texans are next best with a two-game lead in their divisions.’
5 things to watch for in Bills vs. Dolphins | Week 9
‘In Buffalo’s six wins Allen has completed 72 percent of his passes and has 16 total touchdowns as the team has averaged 33.5 points per game in those outings.’
Game Predictions | Bills vs. Dolphins | Week 9
‘The Dolphins are on the ropes. The Bills are prepared to punch them through.’
Bills vs. Dolphins | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 9
‘NFL Sunday Ticket is now available on YouTube & YouTube TV. Watch every out-of-market Bills Sunday afternoon game. Terms & embargoes apply. Commercial use excluded.’
BillsBeat - November 2, 2024
Taron Johnson a boost to Bills versus Dolphins; WR Amari Cooper questionable
‘Johnson is a huge boost to the Bills’ defense. But the team was without him the last time they faced the Miami Dolphins, in Week 2. Johnson had sustained a forearm injury in the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Catching punt at goal line? Bills' Brandon Codrington knows it can't happen again
‘“(The ball) kind of drifted on me and I didn’t realize how far back I was until I caught it,” Codrington said. “It’s easier to know (your whereabouts) when your heels are on the 10 or 8.”’
Private equity firm joins list of potential buyers in Bills minority stake
‘On its website, Arctos Partners says it is a private investment platform dedicated to the professional sports industry and sports franchise owners. It already has a stake in multiple professional teams across an array of leagues.’
Bills injury updates: Status for 4 key players still up in the air, McDermott says
‘McDermott said that wide receivers Amari Cooper and Curtis Samuel, linebacker Terrel Bernard and cornerback Christian Benford, will all have a chance to play.’
Bills offer respect to Tua for coming back from concussion, talent in operating Miami offense
‘“I have a lot of respect for him coming back and what he’s doing now,” Bills linebacker Baylon Spector told the Gazette. “He obviously wants it. … You never want anybody to get hurt on the field. It’s never a good thing, no matter what it is. We just got to do our 1/11 and just play ball.”’
Saturday's Miami Coverage
Dolphins’ McDaniel updates situations with Tyreek Hill, Sieler, Holland, Kohou others (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are being limited by this effective defensive tactic (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chris Perkins: Admit it, Dolphins’ Chris Grier may have been right about the offensive line (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ defense likely to be without Sieler, Holland and Kohou for Bills game (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins believe upset at Buffalo could be season-changing ‘catalyst’ (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins, headed to Buffalo, at point in NFL season when it’s time to man up | Habib (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins injury news vs. Buffalo Bills: Safety Jevon Holland listed as doubtful (Palm Beach Post)
Starting defensive tackle Zach Sieler among three Dolphins ruled out Sunday at Buffalo (AP)
Transcript: Mike McDaniel’s Media Availability – November 1 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Benford, Cooper, and Samuel all questionable for Bills vs. Dolphins
‘Wide receivers Amari Cooper (wrist) and Curtis Samuel (pectoral), and cornerback Christian Benford (wrist) are all questionable. All were limited participants at practice on Friday.’
McDermott: Consistency important in Bills offense
‘For the past three weeks, the Bills offense has found a good rhythm partially in thanks to impressive consistency from wide receiver Khalil Shakir. Shakir has caught 36 passes on 38 targets and leads the NFL in reception percentage of 94%.’