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Buffalo Rumblinks, 9/11: Previewing Bills at Dolphins

Plus, final thoughts on Buffalo’s season-opening win over Arizona

By John Boccacino
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Buffalo Bills v Miami Dolphins Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images

Since being selected by the Buffalo Bills with the seventh overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, quarterback Josh Allen has enjoyed tremendous success against the Miami Dolphins, winning 11 of the 13 matchups while passing for 3,715 passing yards with 36 touchdowns and adding five rushing touchdowns against Miami. He has logged three games with four passing touchdowns and zero interceptions against the Dolphins.

In Week 2, Allen and the Bills resume their rivalry with the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks previews the key matchups to watch as Buffalo looks to pick up its second straight win to start the 2024 NFL season.

Previewing the Dolphins

The Bills and Dolphins have been among the most potent offenses in the NFL over the last five years, and this matchup will be no different. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa boasts an impressive wide receiver duo in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, as Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has assembled a speedy offense that’s bound to present big-time challenges for Buffalo’s defense. Linked here: how the defense is scheming for Miami’s fast motion offense, how the Bills are preparing to face former safety Jordan Poyer, how Allen has enjoyed more success against the Dolphins than any other team, the important role defensive back Cam Lewis will play with cornerback Taron Johnson sidelined, and more!

Final thoughts from the win over the Cardinals

Breaking down the tape to assess how well Josh Allen played in engineering the comeback victory, why edge rusher Von Miller’s performance should be an encouraging sign for the future Pro Football Hall of Famer, crediting Cam Lewis for stepping up and filling in for an injured Taron Johnson, exploring what went wrong on Buffalo’s special teams gaffe that led to a kickoff return for a touchdown, and more!

NFL Power Rankings

Following their come-from-behind win over the Cardinals, find out where Buffalo comes in on this roundup of NFL power rankings.

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