On the latest episode of the Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino and co-host Jamie D’Amico break down the Buffalo Bills’ (7-3) 37-20 win over the Miami Dolphins (2-8) in South Beach.
In what amounted to a must-win game for the Wild Card-leading Bills, Buffalo responded to a demoralizing loss to the Cleveland Browns with its most thorough and dominant victory of the season.
Among the topics discussed:
- The same week head coach Sean McDermott told him to play fearless, Josh Allen responded with arguably his best game as a pro, making smart reads and accurate throws while directing an up-tempo offense that moved the ball at will against the Dolphins. Allen completed 21 of his 33 pass attempts for 256 yards with three touchdown passes.
- Buffalo relied on much of the same 11 personnel (one RB, one TE and three WRs) to be successful on Sunday in a game where offensive coordinator Brian Daboll coached from up in the booth compared to on the sidelines.
- WR John Brown continued his outstanding first year in Buffalo (nine catches for 137 yards with two touchdowns)
- RB Devin Singletary ran the ball effectively (but Bills fans would love to see him eliminate those pesky fumbles)
- Stephen Hauschka got his groove back for Buffalo, including hitting from 51 yards, his first made field goal of 50-plus yards in more than a year.
- The Bills also blitzed more than they have in quite some time as eight Bills recorded at least half a sack.
- LB Tremaine Edmunds delivered a breakout performance after delivering a passionate speech to his teammates Saturday, fueling a defense that stymied Miami’s ground game (23 yards) and confused Ryan Fitzpatrick all game long.
- The lowlight? Special teams proved to be not so special, especially after Siran Neal departed with a concussion.
Check out the latest episode of Billieve to find out our podcasters’ thoughts on these topics and more, then leave your thoughts in the comments section.
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