Miami Dolphins 31 vs 34 Buffalo Bills summary: Wild Card stats and highlights
The Buffalo Bills survived a first round scare against the Miami Dolphins from Orchard Park. Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns in the Bills 34-31 victory on Super Wild Card Sunday.
Bills outlast the Fins in a marathon
It was a wild, grueling game that was high scoring but was far from free flowing. The Bills jumped out to a 14-0 lead, after Allen and the Buffalo offense came out of the gates rolling. Allen hit Dawson Knox on a 6 yard TD to open the scoring, and then the Bills defense picked off Dolphins third string quarterback Skylar Thompson to get the Dolphins off to a nightmare start.
Four plays later it was James Cook doubling the lead on a 12 yard touchdown run ten minutes into the first quarter.
After going 14-0, the Dolphins defense turned things around, forcing Buffalo into a three and out and picking off Josh Allen twice in the next three possessions. Miami were in scoring position but settled for three field goals to chip away at the 17-0 lead the Bills had accumulated.
Late 1st half charge gives Dolphins hope
Javon Holland’s pick on Allen’s second INT gave the Dolphins a chance to tie the game up with under a minute to go in the second quarter. Thompson would make no mistake after the big defensive play, hitting Mike Gesicki for a 7 yard TD and then tie tied the game up with a two point conversion to Tyreek Hill.
The Bills got a late field goal before the break to take the lead back and deflate the wind out of the Dolphins sails, or so it seemed.
On the first play of the Dolphins first defensive possession in the second half Allen was strip sacked and Zach Sieler scooped the fumble and scored it to give Miami their first lead of the day.
Bills defense does the trick late
Thompson handled himself well, going for 220 and a TD, but his second interception of the game was a killer. On 3rd and 19 Thompson took a shot down the field and it was intercepted by Kaiir Elam. With great field position it took five plays for Allen to find Cole Beasley to take the lead back late in the third quarter.
Buffalo would add to their lead on their next possession and with a Gabe Davis TD reception with 2:07 to go in the third quarter to stretch the lead to 34-24. It was Allens’ third TD, and it proved to be the game winner after a few mistakes from Allen almost cost the Bills the game.
The Dolphins would get an TD at the start of the fourth quarter, but Buffalo’s defense stood strong and the Bills hung on for the 34-31 win.
The Dolphins had two more possessions after bringining the Bills to within three points, but went three and out and then turned the ball over on 4th and 5 with 2:29 on the clock. They would not get the ball back.
Buffalo hang on for the win after a rocky start to their playoff ride.
Wilson tightened up the game early in the fourth quarter with this one yard TD run to bring the deficit to 3 points.
Allen's third TD pass of the game turned out to be the game winner as he hit Gabe Davis for the 23 yard touchdown.
The Bills took the lead back after this 6 yard TD pass from Allen to Beasly.
The Bills got a cheeky field goal to take the lead before the half, but on thier first defensive play of the second half, the Dolphins come up with a strip sack that was returned for a TD by Zach Sieler
Thompson tied the game up with this strike to Mike Gesicki, and a Two Point Conversion to Tyreek Hill.
After three field goals, Jevon Holland gave the Dolphins a chance to tie the game up before the half with this pick with a minute to go in the second quarter.
Five plays later James Cook ran in the 12 yard TD and Buffalo took control early.
The pick by Marlowe made it seem like the Bills were going to run away with this game. This INT set up a BUF touchdown to jump out to a big early lead.
Look at this pass from Allen as he threads the needle for the game's first TD That was one of three that Allen threw.
Singletary drives the pile and gets the first down!!! The play is under review and take a look at where he was down.
Incredible effort from the RB on the biggest play of the game.
Singletary gets 4 yards on a run up the middle and the clock continues to run.
3rd and 6 from the MIA 40.
The Bills take over from the MIA 43, and are a first down or two away from closing this game out.
Cook is stopped for a loss of a yard on first down and we are headed to the Two Minute Warning in Buffalo.
2nd and 11 from the MIA 44 coming up.
TURNOVER ON DOWNS!!!
Thompson rolls right and looked for Gesicki, but the pass was batted away by Elam and the Bills hang on in Buffalo!
The Dolphins are stopped short, but they snapped it after the clock expired. The Delay of game might have saved them.
Ahmed is stopped short of the marker on a 3rd and short run up the middle.
4th and inches from the MIA 48.
Thompson finds Waddle over the middle and he takes it 14 yards.
3rd and 1 from the MIA 48.
Thompson rolls right and has to throw it out of bounds.
2nd and 15 from the MIA 34 with under 4 minutes to go.
After another false start on MIA, the Dolphins are backed up to the MIA 34 on 1st and 15
Thompson goes deep to Waddle who had a few drops today, but he comes up with a huge 25 yard gain!
1st and 10 from the MIA 39.
MIA call their 3rd TO to save themselves from a delay of game and they will have 3rd and 10 from the MIA 14.
That pass was almost picked as Hill tried the back shoulder catch and bobbled it into the hands of Elam who couldn't make the catch.
3rd and 10 from the MIA 14.
Thompson looked for Hill on the first down pass and left it short of the WR.
2nd and 10 form the MIA 14.
Chubb comes up with the strip sack and the Bills recover the ball, but BUF will have to punt on 4th and 18.
MIA take over from their 14 yard line down by three with 4:24 to go.
Allen rolled right and looked to scramble, but was wrapped up at the line of scrimmage for no gain.
3rd and 11 from the BUF 49.
Cook gets the pitch to the left side and he's pushed out of bounds for a loss of one.
2nd and 11 from the BUF 49.
Allen goes deep on 3rd and 1, and Shakir made a diving finger tip catch at the 50 to move the chains!
1st and 10 from midfield.
Cook gets two yards on the first down run, and then Allen finds Hines on the left side for a gain of 7.
3rd and 1 from the BUF 19.
The Dolphins elect to punt the ball after the Bills TO, and the Bills take over from the BUF 10 yard line.
The Dolphins snapped the ball, and went for a deep pass to Waddle. The pass was over thrown, but BUF called a late TO and we will do the play over again.
Thompson finds Waddle on the out route to the right side, but that pass only picks up 5 yards.
4th and 5 from the MIA 33 and the Dolphins are showing like they are going for it.
The Dolphins use their 2nd TO as the play clock was winding down.
Thompson rolls right and airs it out for Gesicki on the right side but the pass is incomplete as the coverage was great.
3rd and 10 form the MIA 33.
Wilson is stopped for no gain on a first down run.
2nd and 10 form the MIA 33.
MIA get the ball back from the 33 yard line with under 10 minutes left and have a chance to take the lead on this drive.
Allen is dropped in the backfield after deciding to tuck and run and Sieler wrapped him up for a loss of 3.
4th and 13 and the Bills go three and out as the Dolphins get a big stop.
Allen going with a deep ball again to Davis and that pass was overthrown.
3rd and 10 from the BUF 25.
The Bills begin their drive from the 25 yard line and Allen goes deep to Davis and Kohou was all over him and batted the pass away.
2nd and 10 from the BUF 25.
TOUCHDOWN DOLPHINS!!!
Wilson punches it in for a one yard TD and the Dolphins come up with a huge drive to cut the score to 34-31 with 10:53 go in the game.
How many times can the Dolphins bounce back when they seem dead in the dirt?
Waddle gets the end around and dives for the goal line, but is stopped just short of the goal line, but does get the first down.
1st and Goal from the BUF 1.
Wilson gets two yards on first down and the Dolphins are inside the 10 yard line.
2nd and 8 from the BUF 9.
Pass to the flat to Ahmed and he gets a few blocks for a 20 yard pick up and a first down.
1st and 10 from the BUF 11.
Thompson feels the rush and is dropped by Oliver as the Bills brought the blitz.
2nd and 17 from the BUF 31.
The Dolphins move the chians on the first play of the 4th quarter, as Thompson finds Wilson for a 14 yard catch and run on the right side.
1st and 10 form the BUF 23.
Thompson's pass to Long on the sideline is incomplete on 1st down and we are headed to the final quarter from Buffalo.
2nd and 10 coming up and the Dolphins need a score on this drive.
Thompson looking for Cracraft over the middle and he was held up by White.
1st and 10 for the 50 after the flags fly.
Thompson rolls left and finally tucks and runs. He pays the price as Milano put a hit on him in bounds.
2nd and 8 from the MIA 43.
Thompson throws a strike on a deep out route on the right side for a gain of 12 yards to move the chains.
1st and 10 form the MIA 41.
Wilson gets the toss on the left side and picks up 4 yards on first down.
2nd and 6 from the MIA 29.
The Dolphins desperatley need a score on this drive, and need to keep their defense off the field.
They start their drive from the 25.
TOUCHDOWN BUFFALO!!!
Allen with a gorgeous pass to Davis in the end zone and he gets his feet down for the 23 yard TD to put Buffalo back in control.
BUF lead 34-24 with 2:07 to go in the 3rd quarter.
Allen over the middle to Beasly for a 29 yard catch and run after taking a few defenders for a ride!
1st and 10 from the MIA 23.
Allen's pass to Davis is incomplete and that brings up 3rd and 6 from the BUF 48.
Cook gets four yards on a run up the middle on first down.
2nd and 6 from the BUF 48.
Allen goes to Morris on the crossing route for 12 yards on first down.
1st and 10 form the BUF 44.
Thompson rolling right and lookng for Gesicki down the sideline but the pass was batted away. Big stop for the Bills who get the ball from the BUF 32 after the punt.
Thompson going to the flat and the pass is incomplete.
3rd and 10 from the MIA 37.
Thompson looking for Hill again on first down, but the pass falls incomplete.
2nd and 10 form the MIA 37.
MIA takes the ball from the 24 yard line and Thompson hits HIll in the flat and he follows his blockers for a gain of 13 yards.
1st and 10 from the MIA 37 .
BUF take the lead after the Dolphins first mistake of the second half. Allen found Beasley for the 6 yard TD.
TOUCHDOWN BUFFALO!!!
Allen finds Beasly in the flat for a 6 yard TD and the Bills take the lead again after a slow start to the second half.
BUF lead 27-24 with 5:18 in the third quarter.
Allen on the QB keeper on 3rd and 8 and he takes it up the middle with a 12 yard gain.
1st and 10 from the MIA 6.
Singletary gets two yards on second down with a run to the right side.
3rd and 8 from the MIA 18 coming up.
Allen rolling right and he was under pressure so he threw it away, and fights to live another day.
2nd and 10 from the MIA 20.
Allen hits Davis on the left side and he takes it 13 yards on the catch and run.
1st and 10 from the MIA 20.
INTERCEPTION!!
The Dolphins take a risk on 3rd and long, and Thompson gifts an INT to Elam! Huge momentum swing right there for the Bills.
1st and 10 from the BUF from the MIA 33.
Thompson is dropped for a loss of 7 yards, and the Dolphins have 3rd and long.
3rd and 19 from the MIA 8.
MIA start their drive from the Ahmed get stuffed on a run up the middle for a two yard loss.
2nd and 12 from the MIA 15.
Allen rolls right, and looks for a deep pass to Diggs across the field and Howard was there to bat the pass down.
4th and 12 and the Bills go three and out.
Allen fings Knox on a screen pass to the right side that only goes for 3 yards.
3rd and 12 from the BUF 30.
BUF start their drive from their 32 and the pitch to Cook is sniffed out by the Dolphins for a loss of 5.
2nd and 15 from the BUF 27.
On third down, Thompson looked for Gesicki over the middle but the pass was tipped by Edmunds at the last second and the Dolphins go three and out.
4th and 6 from the MIA 24.
Wilson gets the run up the middle and picks up 4 yards.
3rd and 6 from the MIA 24.
If the Dolphins go on to win this game, this play will be the reason why.
Buffalo start their drive from the 20 after the punt bounced into the end zone and Thompson goes deep to Waddle over the middle and the deep pass was knocked out of the hands of Waddle by Johnson.
2nd and 10 from the 20.
Allen over the middle for Shakir but the pass came in high and and the Bills will punt. Another big stop for the Dolphins.
4th and 7 from the MIA 47.
Allen is incomplete on his deep pass to the left side to Knox.
3rd and 7 from the MIA 47.
Singletary gets it again and picks up 3 yards on first down.
2nd and 7 from the MIA 47.
Singletary bursts up the middle on a gain of 13 on first down!
1st and 10 from the 50.
Singletray gets five yards and a first dow with a run up the left side.
1st and 10 form the BUF 37.
Allen finds Davis in the flat and he gets 8 yards on first down.
2nd and 2 from the BUF 32.
Buffalo look to rebound after the fumble for the TD and they start their drive from the 24 yard line.
TOUCHDOWN DOLPHINS!!
Allen is sacked by Rowe and he gave up the ball, Sieler scooped it and scored and the Dolphins take their first lead of the game!
MIA lead 24-10 with 14 minutes to go in the third quarter.
Here come the Bills at a pivotal time in this game. They start their first drive of the second half from their 24 yard line.
Thompson rolling right and finds Wilson short of the marker, but he couldn't make the catch anyways.
4th and 9 and the Dolphins go three and out on their first drive of the second half.
Thompson on the play action, and threw it away with pressure in his face.
3rd and 9 from the MIA 26.
Wilson gets a yard on a first down run up the middle.
2nd and 9 from the MIA 26.
WE ARE BACK IN PLAY FROM BUFFALO!!!
The Dolphins get the ball first and will start their first drive of the second half from the 25 yard line.
The Dolphis looked like they had no buisness being in this game, but the Bills let them back in the game after two Allen INTs.
The Dolphins settled for three field goals, but witih less then a minute to go Thompson found Gesicki for the 7 yard TD, and against all odds Miami tied the game up with a Hill reception for a Two points conversion.
Cook capitalized on the turnover with the 12 yard TD run to the left side.
Marlowe came up with the pick on the next possession, and that set up the BUF TD to double the lead in the first quarter.
The Bills started the game marching right down the field and found Knox for the 6 yard TD.
WE ARE FINALLY AT HALFTIME AFTER AN ETERNAL FIRST HALF!
The Bills lead 20-17 after blowing a 17 point lead late in the second quarter.
FIELD GOAL!!!
The Bills take the lead back right before the halftime break with Bass' 39 yard field goal.
BUF lead 20-17 with second left in this half.
Allen looking for Diggs in the end zone and he dragged in the one handed catch, but couldn't get two feet inbounds. The refs review the play, but the play stands.
2nd and 10 from the MIA 21, but BUF have to bring the FG unit on with 4 seconds left.
Allen hits Davis over the middle to move the chains on a 17 yard pick up.
1st and 10 from the MIA 21.
Allen finds Diggs on the right side for a short gain of 4 yards.
3rd and 6 from the MIA 38.
Alles scrambles on the right side and throws the ball away.
2nd and 10 from the MIA 42.
Allen going to the air with 33 seconds left and starting the drive from the 25 yard line, he finds Davis for 33 yards down the right sideline!
1st and 10 form the MIA 42.
TOUCHDOWN DOLPHINS!!!
Thompson finds Gesicki in the back of the end zone for a 7 yard TD, and they tie the game up with a pass to Hill!
We are all tied up at 17-17 with 33 seconds to go in the half.
Thompson moves the chains with a short pass of 2 yards to Hill.
1st and Goal from the BUF 7.
Thompson finds Ahmed on the back sholder throw for a gain of 12 yards.
3rd and 1 from the BUF 9.
Hill is pushed out of bounds on and end around that lost 3 yards.
2nd and 13 from the BUF 21.
INTERCEPTION!!!
Allen was looking for Beasly and hit him in the chest, but the pass was bobbled and picked by Holland and returned for 29 yards to the BUF 18.
53 second remain in the half.
Allen looking for Beasly on first down and that pass is incomplete.
2nd and 10 from the BUF 36.
BUF take over from the 25 yard line, and Allen hits Knox on the right side for and 11 yard gain and a first down.
1st and 10 form the BUF 36.
FIELD GOAL MIAMI!!!
Sanders hits the 37 yard field goal and the Dolphins are hanging around through two quarters.
BUF lead 17-9 with 1:15 to go in the second quarter.
Thompson looking for Waddle on the short out route but the pass was too far out infront of the WR.
4th and 2 from the BUF 19 and the Dolphins showed they were going for it but then took a TO.
Thompson finds Hill on the left side with an out route and that goes for 13 yards.
3rd and 2 from the BUF 19
Thompson's short pass to Wilson over the middle falls incomplete on first down.
2nd and 10 form the BUF 27.
Wilson with an incredible return of 50 yards to put the Dolphins at the BUF 27 with 1:32 to go in the half!!
After review, the pass is ruled incomplete!
The Bills willl have 4th and 8 from the 30 and Miami will get a chance to score with under 2 minutes to go in the half.
Allen goes deep for Shakir down the middle and he makes a sprawling catch, but on the replay it looked like that ball hit the ground!
The play will be reviewed after being called a catch.
Allen is dropped at the line of scrimmage by Wilkins and Sieler and that brings up 3rd and 8 from the BUF 30.
Cook gets the 1st down hand off and he picks up 2 yards. That will take us to the Two Minute Warning!
BUF lead 17-6 and are looking to add to their lead.
BUF will start the drive from their 28 yard line with 2:10 to go in the half.
FIELD GOAL DOLPHINS!!!
Sanders comes on and puts the Dolphins on the board again, this time from 48 yards out.
BUF lead 17-6 with 2:15 to go in the 2nd Quarter.
Thompson looking for Ahmed out of the backfield and he was LIT UP by Edmunds!!! That could have been a penaly, but the flag could have flown.
4th and 7 from the BUF 30.
Thompson tucks and runs up the left side line and he gets 2 yards before running out of bounds with 2:38 to go in the half.
3rd and 8 from the BUF 30 coming up.
After a false start, Thompson hit Hill in the flat and he picked up 6 yards on 1st and long.
2nd and 9 from the BUF 32.
Thompson looks to Wilson out of the backfield and he had a lot of work to do to get the first down after breaking tackle and getting to the marker.
1st and 10 form the BUF 33.
Thompson looking for the deep out route on the left side but the pass was too far out infront of the WR.
4th and 8 from the BUF 46 and the Dolphins will go for it!
Thompson gets 4 yards on a pass to Hill on the right side.
3rd and 8 fro the BUF 46.
Ahmed is stopped for a two yard loss on a first down run to the left.
2nd and 12 from the 50.
INTERCEPTION!!!
Allen going deep to Brown and Howard came in and made the pick, then returned it 49 yards.
MIA take over from the BUF 48
Cook gets it again and breaks it up the middle for 13 yards and a first down.
1st and 10 from the BUF 47.
The Bills start their drive from the 25 yard line and Cook takes it up the middle for 9 yards.
2nd and 1 from the BUF 34.
FIELD GOAL DOLPHINS!!!
Sanders puts the Dolphins on the board with a 40 yard FG!
BUF lead 17-3 with 7:34 to go in the half.
Wilson got the pass in the flat, but dropped the pass and the WR's have been letting the Dolphins down.
4th and 16 from the BUF 22.
Thompson gets dropped by Basham for a loss of 7 yards.
3rd and 16 from the BUF 22.
Ahmed gets a yard on a firs down run up the middle.
2nd and 9 from the BUF 15.
After a sack backed the Dolphins up to the 3rd and 19, Thompson found Hill for 19 yards exactly to move the chains.
1st and 10 form the BUF 16.
Hill picks up the first down on the end around for 9 yards.
1st and 10 from the BUF 26.
Ahmed gets 5 yards on a run to the left side.
2nd and 5 fro the BUF 35.
Bass kicked it out of bounds and the Dolphins take over from the 40.
Thompson starts the drive with a 20 yard connection to Smythe on the right side.
1st and 10 from the BUF 40.
FIELD GOAL BILLS!!!
Bass comes on for the first time today and knocks home the 33 yard field goal.
BUF lead 17-0 with 12:46 to go in the second half.
Allen is sacked by Wilkins for a loss of 2 yards and the Dolphins get a stop that keeps the Dolphins in this game.
BUF will kick the field goal.
The pass was ruled incomplete and the Bills have 3rd and 8 from the MIA 13.
Allen found Knox in back of the endzone, and it was called a TD, but they will go to review the play.
Singletary gets two yards on a first down run.
2nd and 8 from the MIA 13.
Allen finds Diggs on a crossing route for 14 yards on 3rd and short to move the chains.
1st and 20 from the MIA 15.
Singletary picks up 8 yards on 2nd down and that will bring us to the end of a very long first quarter.
3rd and 2 coming up from the MIA 29.
Allen looking for Hines on the left side and the pass was behind the WR.
2nd and 10 from the MIA 37.
Allen tucks and runs to the left sideline and crosses the marker on an 8 yard pick up.
1st and 10 form the MIA 37.
After a false start, Allen finds Diggs on the left side for an 8 yard gain.
2nd and 7 from the MIA 45.
The play has been reversed and the catch stands!
1st and 10 form the MIA 48.
BUF start their drive from the 33 and Allen looks for Davis down the middle for 19 yards and it didn't look like he made the catch at first but on the replay it appears he did.
It was ruled incomplete, but the Bills are going to challenge it.
Thompson goes deep for Waddle down the right sideline and again the QB put it right on his chest, but Waddle dropped it.
4th and long from the MIA 35 and the Dolphins will punt.
After a false start backed the Dolphins to 2nd and 15, Thompson found Hill on the slant pattern but Hill couldn't reel in the catch.
3rd and 15 form the MIA 35.
Thompson looking for Hill on the right side and his pass came up short of the WR.
2nd and 10 from the MIA 40.
The Dolphins move the chains as Thompson finds Gesicki on the comeback route for 8 yards.
1st and 10 form the MIA 40.
Wilson takes it up the middle and is stopped after a gain of 1.
3rd and 3 from the MIA 32.
The Dolphins start the drive from the 25 yard line looking for their first 1st down and Wilson picks up 6 yards on the first down hand off to the right side.
Cook doubles the lead with the 12 yard run.
Marlowe comes up with the pick on Thompson and that set up the Cook TD.
TOUCHDOWN BUFFALO!!!
Cook takes the handoff to the left side and beats everyone to the pylon for a 12 yard TD after the interception!
BUF lead 14-0 after ten minutes.
Singletary moves the chains with a 2 yard run.
1st and 10 from the MIA 12.
Crossing route to Shakir over the middle and he is just short of the marker after a 3 yard gain.
3rd and 1 fromt he MIA 14.
Allen goes deep to the end zone looking for Diggs knowing Miami jumped offsides and that moves the Bills to 2nd and 4 after the flag.
Cook gets the first first down hand off and picks up a yard.
2nd and 9 from the MIA 22.
INTERCEPTION!!!
Thompson rolls left and thrown on the run, but his pass to Hill is picked by Marlowe and he returns it for 10 yards!
BUF gets the ball back from the MIA 23.
Wilson gets the pitch to the right side and picks up 2 yards on first down.
2nd and 8 from the MIA 27.
Miami will take their second possession from 25 yard line looking for thieir first 1st down.
When they talk about threading the needle, this is what they talk about. Look at this pass from Allen to Knox.
TOUCHDOWN BILLS!!!
Allen rolls right, and drops a dime over the shoulder of a defender and put it right in the bread basket of Knox for the 6 yard TD!
BUF lead 7-0 seven minutes into the game.
DEEP BALL TO DIGGS!!! Allen goes deep on 3rd and long and finds Diggs who broke past Howard and made the 52 yard catch!
1st and Goal from the MIA 6.
Allen is dropped by Baker for a seven yard loss on 2nd down.
3rd and 15 from the BUF 42.
Allen back to Diggs in the flat and he picks up 2 yards.
2nd and 8 form the BUF 49.
The Bills start their drive from their 27 and Allen finds Diggs on a deep out route for a 20 yard gain on first down.
1st and 10 from the BUF 47.
Thompson rolling left and looked for Sherfield on the comeback, but he skipped that pass short.
4th and 9 and the Dolphins go three and out to open their game.
Waddle was wide open deep down the field and Thompson put it right on his numbers but the WR dropped hit!
3rd and 9 from the MIA 34.
Wilson gets the first down handoff to the right side and he picks up maybe a yard.
2nd and 9 from the MIA 34.
TURNOVER ON DOWNS!!!
Allen searching for Beasly on the right side, but the pass is broken up and the Bills drive comes to a halt as the Dolphins get their first stop of the game.
MIA take over from their 32 on their first possession.
Allen rolls right and looked like he wanted to scramble but the ball popped out and rolled out of bound, and that will be placed where Allen fumbled the ball.
4th and 3 from the MIA 32 and the Bills will go for it.
The Bills are going high tempo, so we'll try to keep up. After two rushes, Singletary and Cook pick up 2 and 3 yards to bring up 3rd and 5 from the MIA 32.
Allen finds Diggs over the middle for a catch and run of 14 yards.
1st and 10 from the MIA 39.
Allen finds Shakir on the right side for a big gainer of 17 yards and a first down.
1st and 10 form the BUF47.
Allen goes deep for Diggs on the first play of the game, but the pass was overthrown. A defensive holding call gives the Bills a first down to move the chains.
1st and 10 from the BUF 30.
WE ARE UNDERWAY FROM BUFFALO!!!
The Bills will get the ball to start the game, and Josh Allen and the offense will start the the opening drive from the 25.
Tonight's odds
According to Bet365.com, the Bills are heavy favorites, giving the Dolphins 14 points, and the Over/Under is set at 44.5.
The easy thing to do would be to take the Bills with the points. They’ve looked incredible all season, and with the Dolphins starting a rookie it all points to a Buffalo blowout. So that’s what I’m going with. Bills win by 15 or more at Orchard Park.
Johnson under center, Tua still out
The Miami Dolphins have been battling injuries all season, and specifically Tua Tagovailoa. He has had way too many concussion problems this season, and will have to miss this opening round playoff match up after being put on concussion protocol in the final few weeks of the regular season. That means that Skylar Thompson will start his first playoff game in his young career today against one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl.
Get ready for the rubber match
The Bills and the Dolphins have played a home and away series like they always do as division rivals. Both teams got W’s on their home turf and the Dolphins survived an early season scare in a low scoring game between two of the best offenses at the time. Down by four late in the game, the Bills got inside the Dolphins 5 yard line, but turned it over on downs after having 1st and Goal from the 2 with two minutes on the clock, and Miami won 21-19. The Week 15 matchup was just as tight, but much more high scoring as Josh Allen threw for 4 TDs and led the Bills on a game winning drive with the score tied at 29-29. It was a six minute drive that ended with Tyler Bass hitting a 25 yard field goal as time expired to seal the game for the Bills.
AFC seeding explained
With the cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game, the AFC playoff picture got murky as Cincy and Buffalo finished the season with a game less then the rest of the pack. The Chiefs ended the regular season as the top seed in the conference, the Bills got the two seed and the Bengals settled for third in the conference but in the event of a Bills Chiefs AFC Championship, the game will be played at a neutral site, in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
All eyes on Allen
The Buffalo Bills are back at home where they have been so good at Highmark Stadium this season. The only game they lost was the incredible Vikings comeback that saw Josh Allen make a couple blunders to let that game slip through their hands. Allen knows as he goes, his team goes so he will have to be on his A game against the Dolphins today.
The Fins head north
Miami comes limping into the playoffs after losing five of their last six, but they know this Dolphins team better than anyone in the league. Expect a heavy dose of the run game tonight, but when Miami need a spark expect them to dial up this man’s number. Tyreek Hill can be a difference maker no matter who his quarter back is, and today the Dolphins will need him more than ever.
Hines gives the nation goosebumps
The Bills finished the regular season playing a desperate New England Patriots team that needed to win to get into the playoffs. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills were on a mission after an emotional week that saw Damar Hamlin carried off the field against the Bengals after suffering a cardiac arrest in Cincinnati on Monday Night Football. Nyheim Hines started the game off with an incredible run back dedicated for their recovering teammate who was watching from a Cincinnati Hospital. Hines ran another kick back in the most improbably of days from Orchard Park, and Josh Allen finished the game with 254 yards and three touchdowns.
Dolphins squeak into playoffs
It wasn't pretty but Miami got the job done against New York on the final week of the season. It was a touchdown-less affair from Hard Rock Stadium Skylar Thompson was under center for a second straight game as Tua Tagovailoa was in concussion protocol. The Dolphins defense, which at times has been called in to question shut down Joe Flacco and the Jets offense holding them to just six points and Jason Sanders sealed the game and the final playoff spot in the AFC with a 50 yard field goal with 18 seconds on the clock
We are live from Orchard Park
Hello everyone and welcome to Highmark Stadium where the Buffalo Bills have looked like one of the best teams in the league all season and finished with the second seed in the AFC. The Miami Dolphins fell ass backwards into the playoffs after losing five straight games but clinching the final Wild Card spot in the conference with a Week 18 win over the New York Jets. Now the Bills and the Dolphins will play a rubber match that will determine who moves on to the next round of the NFL Playoffs.
Dolphins vs. Bills
It’s Super Wild Card Sunday in the NFL, and we have an all AFC East match up today from Orchard Park as the Buffalo Bills host the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the AFC playoffs. AS English will be with you all day providing live coverage starts analysis and highlights of this first round matchup from a blustery Buffalo, New York.