‘But Buffalo seems to have found ways to blitz more efficiently and at less costly moments during its four-game winning streak. According to Gazette studies, the Bills have blitzed at least 11 times in three of the last four games and 42 times total, allowing one touchdown pass and five interceptions.’
BillsBeat - January 5, 2024
Friday's Miami Coverage
The Dolphins have a Josh Allen problem. Injuries make the latest matchup tougher (Miami Herald)
Dolphins coaches dish on Cam Smith’s lack of usage, Baker and Hunt status, more issues (Miami Herald)
Waddle, Mostert again miss practice. Where things stand with Dolphins injuries. And notes (Miami Herald)
Firefighters determine what caused the blaze in Tyreek Hill’s $7 million mansion (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Emmanuel Ogbah, Melvin Ingram have to step up with Bradley Chubb out (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Six Miami Dolphins, led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, named to Pro Bowl team (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins receivers Tyreek Hill, after fire at home, and Jaylen Waddle not at Thursday practice (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Fire at Tyreek Hill’s house caused by child playing with lighter, officials say (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
De’Vone Achane is playing through some injuries when Dolphins need him most (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins turn to Emmanuel Ogbah, Melvin Ingram to fill void left by Chubb, Phillips (Palm Beach Post)
Tua Tagovailoa has given Dolphins answers they needed and earned new contract | Schad (Palm Beach Post)
Child with lighter accidentally caused fire at house of Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill (Palm Beach Post)
Cause of fire at Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill mansion determined (El Nuevo Herald)
Fire at home of Dolphins’ star Tyreek Hill was accidental. Fire marshal reveals cause (USA Today)
Fire at home of Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill started by child playing with cigarette lighter (AP)
Fire at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s home ruled accidental, caused by child: officials (Fox News)
Official: Child with lighter started fire at Tyreek Hill’s home (ESPN)
Tyreek Hill home fire: Blaze at Florida residence of Dolphins star deemed accidental (CBS Sports)
Fire at Tyreek Hill’s Home Caused by Child Playing With Lighter (SI)
Tyreek Hill’s house catches fire: Investigators reveal preliminary cause of blaze at South Florida home (WFOR-TV)
Fire at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s mansion started by child playing with lighter: Officials (WTVJ-TV)
Officials: ‘Unintentional, accidental’ fire at Tyreek Hill’s Southwest Ranches home caused by child playing with lighter (WSVN-TV)
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill misses practice after being seen in walking boot following house fire (WPLG-TV)
Investigators reveal cause of blaze at Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill’s mansion in Southwest Ranches (WPLG-TV)
Bills looking to clinch AFC East, playoff berth against a Dolphins team they’ve dominated recently
‘Nothing has been easy for Buffalo this season.’
Dolphins and Bills meet in Sunday night showdown that will decide AFC East
‘Key Matchup: Dolphins receivers vs. Bills secondary. Hill only had three receptions for 53 yards against the Bills in Week 4, and Miami could face Buffalo’s pass defense without Jaylen Waddle, who is the only Dolphin in franchise history to have three straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Buffalo has allowed just one passing touchdown in the past four games. CB Rasul Douglas, who will likely line up against Hill, has four interceptions, a pick-6, eight passes defensed, a sack and two fumble recoveries since joining Buffalo in an Oct. 31 trade.’
Dolphins DC Vic Fangio compares Josh Allen to Hall of Fame QB ahead of AFC East showdown
‘”This guy is the new John Elway on steroids,” Fangio said (via NFL.com), adding, “and I don’t mean he’s taking steroids.”‘
Miami Bills Backers club ready for big weekend
‘”On the West Coast of Florida, there’s a lot of Bills bars. I think there’s over 70,” Holler told WBEN on Thuesday. “There’s a lot of Bills fans in Florida. It’s our one chance a year to see them in our home state, so there’s a lot that come here from Tampa, Orlando, Naples.”‘
Cranes arrive at Bills stadium construction site
‘The next phase of construction on the new state-of-the-art Buffalo Bills stadium will start soon, as cranes have arrived at the site of the team’s future home.’
Bills stadium construction moving into next phase
‘The next phase of construction will “shift towards the development of the steel superstructure that will shape the future of the stadium,” according to the Bills. “The remarkable cranes will be a visually striking feature of the construction site’s landscape.”’
Dedicated to dad, Bills garage draws in dozens for games
‘“It’s awesome,” Kristen said. “It’s like everyone’s your family. Even though you’re not blood, you are still family. Everybody just gets together and you have one common thing to go for and you just root. You root for your home team.”’
Bills injury report: Hyde, Floyd full participants ahead of game in Miami
‘QB Josh Allen, who was listed on the injury report with a neck and right finger injury, was a full participant at practice on Thursday for the second day in a row.’
What 2 know about the Bills playoff picture, from No. 2 seed to possibly missing the cut
‘While the New York Times gives the Bills a 95 percent chance of making the postseason, there’s also one scenario where Buffalo will miss the cut entirely.’
Bills not counting on outside help to make playoffs
‘”It’s a must-win game,” Josh Allen said. “We’ve got to go get this done, and the reward for doing it is the opportunity to do more. There’s a hungry team — a team that’s really good that’s played very well throughout the season — standing in front of us.”‘
Dawkins points to specific game tide turned for Bills
‘“I felt that energy from the entire team,” Dawkins said after Wednesday’s walkthrough practice. “We played with the champs, they are the winners from the previous year. Toe to toe, neck to neck, fist to fist, like we were there. So we felt that we understood the intensity and we, we hit it rolling. That was definitely my flipping moment where I was like, ‘Oh, this is a whole new deal now.’”’
Bills Pro Bowlers react to nominations, Josh Allen's jersey takes a trip to the HOF, Bruce Smith previews Dolphins game
‘”This is the first time that I’m a starter, so it’s a beautiful feeling. It just means that I’m trusting my process,” Dawkins said. “I still have another game in the regular season to prove (that it’s my best year). But I can’t even sugarcoat it, it’s like a whole different mode, it’s a whole different vibe, a whole different energy.”‘
A fun-loving life saver | The story behind Dion Dawkins' "Shnowman" personality
‘”Ever since I first met him when he was 17 or 18 year old, when he walks in the room he’s one of those guys who’s just got a smile on his face,” his former college teammate Tyler Matakevich said. “He just brightens up the room, and having a guy like that around the team, that’s all you can ask for.”‘