‘During Buffalo’s four-game winning streak, Allen is averaging 183.3 yards passing per game and failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time in 24 games — and for the sixth time in 65 games — in the Bills’ 27-21 win over the New England Patriots Sunday.’
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James Cook, Dion Dawkins the lone Bills players named to Pro Bowl
‘Cook heads into the final week of the regular season third in the NFL with 1,066 yards rushing, becoming the first Bills running back since LeSean McCoy in 2017 to surpass 1,000 yards in a season. The second-year player is also fifth in the league with 1,515 yards from scrimmage, while scoring six touchdowns.’
Thursday's Miami Coverage
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa closes in on milestone in must-win game vs. Bills (Miami Herald)
Ogbah, Ingram back in prominent roles for season’s biggest game. And Dolphins injury news (Miami Herald)
Tua Tagovailoa’s first Pro Bowl nod headlines 6 Dolphins named to all-star event (Miami Herald)
Fire damages Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s $7 million Florida home. Family unhurt. (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Tua, after offseason of work to stay healthy, set to play full 17-game regular season (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chris Perkins: Will Dolphins’ offense finally show up in a big game? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle working to return for Bills game; Jerome Baker returns to practice (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Six Miami Dolphins, led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, named to AFC Pro Bowl squad (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
‘Hard Knocks’ episode on Dolphins’ loss to Ravens offers dramatic visuals of Bradley Chubb injury (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ star Tyreek Hill’s home in Southwest Ranches catches fire (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Tua Tagovailoa is going to start his 17th Dolphins game. It’s important for the team and the player. (Palm Beach Post)
Sneak preview of Pro Bowl? Tua Tagovailoa one of 11 Dolphins to lead AFC fan voting (Palm Beach Post)
‘Everybody’s good, dawg:’ Fire at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s home chases him from practice (Palm Beach Post)
Here are odds Dolphins face KC, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville in NFL Playoffs (Palm Beach Post)
Prudence or audacity. Dolphins must choose for crucial game against Buffalo Bills (El Nuevo Herald)
Firefighters try to put out fire at the mansion of a Dolphins star (El Nuevo Herald)
Home of Dolphins’ star receiver Tyreek Hill breaks out in flames in South Florida (USA Today)
Firefighters put out large fire at the home of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill (AP)
Home of Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill engulfed in flames; team says everyone safe (Fox News)
Tyreek Hill, family safe after fire at Dolphins star’s home (ESPN)
Tyreek Hill leaves Dolphins practice after fire breaks out at Florida home; family safe (CBS Sports)
Tyreek Hill Leaves Dolphins Practice After Home Catches Fire (SI)
Tyreek Hill house fire: Latest updates after flames engulf Dolphins star’s Florida mansion (The Sporting News)
Tyreek Hill’s luxury house catches fire in South Florida town of Southwest Ranches (WFOR-TV)
Dolphins to host Bills with a chance to win AFC East, start playoffs at home (WTVJ-TV)
Firefighters battle blaze at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s home in Southwest Ranches (WTVJ-TV)
Tyreek Hill appears in a walking boot while checking out house fire (WTVJ-TV)
Tua Tagovailoa reacts to Tyreek Hill’s house fire (WTVJ-TV)
Crews put out fire at Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill’s mansion in Southwest Ranches (WSVN-TV)
Fire erupts at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s mansion in Southwest Ranches (WPLG-TV)
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa shows support for Tyreek Hill, family following house fire (WPLG-TV)
Six Dolphins Named to AFC Pro Bowl Games Roster (MiamiDolphins.com)
Buffalo Bills DB Damar Hamlin gets heart tattoo on anniversary of cardiac arrest
‘Miami-based tattoo artist Alexander Brenes shared a photo of Hamlin’s fresh ink on Instagram, with the caption, “1 year later still locked inn (sic).”’
Diggs’ drop in production is a concern in Buffalo, though offset by the Bills’ winning record
‘“Obviously, there’s times where he wants the ball and deservedly so. He’s one of the best, if not the best, receivers in the game,” Allen said. “He gets a lot of attention from defenses, so sometimes it’s just how it plays out. But I’ve got to be better in that aspect, too.”’
Damar Hamlin gets tattoo to commemorate cardiac arrest
‘The Pittsburgh standout had the tattoo done by Alexander Brenes of Miami, Florida, who posted the artwork on his and the tattoo shop Till the End Tattoos’ social media pages with the caption “1 year later still locked inn.”‘
Bills' Josh Allen good to go vs. Miami after stinger
‘Allen was listed as a full participant in the team’s walk-through on Wednesday with the neck injury, in addition to a right finger injury. He has not missed a start since his rookie season.’
Sean McDermott on Stefon Diggs' slump in second half of the season: 'We're going to need him down the stretch'
‘In the last four games and in six of the last seven contests, Diggs has less than 50 yards and has played 65 percent or fewer plays in the last three matchups.’
Josh Allen still sore, but expected to play Sunday
‘The Bills held a walk-through practice on Wednesday. Following the session, when asked about his sore neck, Allen responded, “it’s good. Good to go.”‘
Rasul Douglas named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Douglas helped the Bills in a huge way defensively, starting with the very first defensive snap with a pass break up that led to an interception by defensive tackle Ed Oliver. His other two passes defended resulted in interceptions of his own, one of which being returned 40 yards for a touchdown.’
Buffalo Bills CB Rasul Douglas earns AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for Week 17 performance
‘Douglas had three pass breakups in Sunday’s matchup. One floated in the air and was caught by defensive tackle Ed Oliver for an interception and Douglas had two interceptions of his own. Douglas returned one of his interceptions 40 yards for a touchdown.’
Bills Mafia takeover? 52% of fans attending game in Miami projected to be Buffalo Bills fans
‘According to VividSeats.com, it projects that more than half of the fans inside Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday will be rooting for the Buffalo Bills. That’s a lot of red, white and blue as the stadium holds 65,326 people.’
Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas gives a young Bills fan the surprise of a lifetime
‘It was the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday at Highmark Stadium. Rathke got to meet Thomas who snuck up on him while he was shopping at the Bills store with his mom.’
Bills trade for Rasul Douglas paying off in playoff push
‘The cornerback’s impact on Buffalo’s recent surge was recognized Wednesday when Douglas was named defensive player of the week in AFC. Douglas returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and defended three passes, one of which resulted an Ed Oliver interception, during Sunday’s 27-21 win against New England.’
Bills’ Pro Bowl picks: RB James Cook, LT Dion Dawkins
‘A few other Bills could join them at the NFL’s all-star showcase Feb. 1-4 in Orlando, as center Mitch Morse and defensive end Leonard Floyd are second alternates, defensive tackle Ed Oliver and rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid are third alternates, and Buffalo’s other tight end Dawson Knox is a fifth alternate.’