The Buffalo Bills moved up to second place in the AFC after defeating the Miami Dolphins 30-27 thanks in part to a Tyler Bass 61-yard field goal. The Bills improved to 7-2 on the season and took a commanding four-game lead in the AFC East. Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen moves to 13-2 all-time versus the Miami Dolphins.
Buffalo Bills Defeat the Miami Dolphins
The Buffalo Bills moved to 7-2 on the season after Tyler Bass connected on a 61-yard field goal with five seconds left in the game. Bass had an extra point go off the crossbar and in. As well as another extra point that he missed. Earlier in the week, the Buffalo Bills released Lucas Havrisik from the practice squad. Bass redeemed himself, making all three of his field goals from 40 yards or more. The Miami Dolphins fell to 2-6. They will next face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football at Sofi Stadium.
Game Summary
It was the low-scoring first half for both teams. The Buffalo Bills opened the day with a Tyler Bass 40-yard field goal. Miami returned fire with a 39-yard Jason Sanders field goal to tie the game at 3. In the second quarter, Miami scored on a 14-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa to De’Von Achane, making it 10-3. Bass made a 49-yard field goal to bring the game to 10-6 at the half.
In the second half, Josh Allen connected with Mack Hollins on a one-yard touchdown pass. Tyler Bass missed the extra point to make it 12-10 Jason Sanders made a 23-yard field goal to give the Dolphins a 13-12 advantage. On the second play of the next drive, Allen connected with Running Back Ray Davis on a 63-yard touchdown pass. Keon Coleman converted the two-point conversion on the pass from Allen to put Buffalo up 20-13.
In the fourth quarter, De’Von Achane ran the ball in for an eight-yard touchdown to tie the game at 20. On the next Buffalo Bills drive, Allen connected on a two-yard touchdown with Tight End Quintin Morris on the receiving end. Tagovailoa matched the score with a seven-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle. On the final Bills drive, Buffalo moved down the field thanks to former Buffalo Bills Safety Jordan Poyer’s 15-yard personal foul for a late hit on Coleman. Coleman was taken to the locker room after the play.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Buffalo’s offense and defense struggled at times after missing superstars Amari Cooper and Christian Benford with wrist injuries. The franchise’s run defense gave up 4.8 yards per rush. The defense was over-pursuing on rushes in hopes of bringing Tua to the ground. With a few days left before the NFL Trade Deadline, could Buffalo look to make an upgrade along their defensive line? Buffalo will travel to Indianapolis to face the Joe Flacco-led Colts next week.
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