Dolphins Struggle Continue; Bills Emerge as AFC Bullies
Dolphins Struggle Continue; Bills Emerge as AFC Bullies
The stage is set for an exciting rematch between the Miami Dolphins (2-5; 1-6 ATS) and the Buffalo Bills (6-2; 5-3 ATS) this Sunday at Highmark Stadium, with kickoff at 1:00 PM EST. Buffalo won the earlier encounter 31-10 in September and boasts a 9-1 record against Miami since 2020. Will the Dolphins rise to the challenge, or will Buffalo continue its dominance?
Miami’s Misery Continues
The Dolphins welcomed back quarterback Tua Tagovailoa last week, and while his return sparked some hope, the team still fell short, blowing a nine-point lead in the final minutes to lose 28-27 to the Cardinals. Despite having the sixth-best yardage defense, allowing just 300.0 yards per game, Miami struggles to keep points off the board, surrendering 22.4 per contest. The team ranks 26th in takeaways with only five and sits at the bottom of the league in sacks with just nine. Their inability to force turnovers and pressure opposing quarterbacks has been a significant drawback.
However, Miami’s road defense has shown promise, limiting opponents to 16.7 points per game away from home. This will be crucial as they face a potent Bills offense. Offensively, the Dolphins are struggling mightily, ranking last in points scored per game at just 13.9. The combination of Tagovailoa’s health and the performance of star receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle is critical for success. Miami’s rushing attack is 17th in the league, while their pass protection has been mediocre, ranking 25th in yards per play at 4.9. Despite these challenges, the Dolphins have managed to maintain relatively good ball security, with only eight turnovers—tied for the seventh-fewest in the league. The question remains: can they harness last week’s scoring potential against a formidable opponent like Buffalo?
Buffalo Looking Like Bullies Lately
The Bills enter this matchup riding a three-game winning streak, with their last two victories coming by more than 20 points. With a comfortable four-game lead in the AFC East, Buffalo’s offense is firing on all cylinders, averaging 28.8 points per game—ranking fifth in the NFL. Despite past criticisms regarding quarterback Josh Allen‘s ball security, the Bills have excelled this season, recording just three turnovers, the fewest in the league. Allen’s performance has improved, as he currently ranks seventh in yards per attempt, benefiting from a solid offensive line that has allowed the fewest sacks (10) this season. Additionally, the Bills have balanced their attack with an average of 122.3 rushing yards per game, thanks to their eighth-most rushing attempts.
On the defensive side, the Bills have been equally impressive. Over their last seven games, only two teams have managed to score more than 20 points against them, as Buffalo allows an average of 18.3 points per game—the sixth-fewest in the NFL. With 14 takeaways and 20 sacks, their defense ranks sixth in the league for takeaways and has excelled at defending the pass, limiting opponents to just 6.5 yards per attempt (5th). However, they have struggled against the run, allowing 4.8 yards per carry (27th). The key to their success on Sunday will be their ability to tighten up their run defense against a Dolphins team looking to establish its ground game.
Conclusion
As the Miami Dolphins seek to end their downward spiral against a dominant Buffalo Bills team, this matchup promises to deliver high stakes and intense competition.
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