Trentwannabe Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 The Last 5: 01/15/2023 * Miami Dolphins 31 @ Buffalo Bills 34 (Playoffs) 12/17/2022 Miami Dolphins 29 @ Buffalo Bills 32 09/25/2022 Buffalo Bills 19 @ Miami Dolphins 21 10/31/2021 Miami Dolphins 11 @ Buffalo Bills 26 09/19/2021 Buffalo Bills 35 @ Miami Dolphins 0 Bills Injury Report: Dolphins Injury Report: Prediction: It doesn't get much better than this for an early season game. The undefeated Dolphins travel to Western, NY to take on our beloved 2-1 Bills. It's really too bad this game could not have been flexed to prime time. Alas, a 1:00pm game in September is elite football watching time. The Dolphins offense was on a whole other level last week against Denver, dropping 70 points with barely breaking a sweat and not even having Waddle at their disposal. Their defense under Fangio looks to be improved but is not at a level that strikes fear into the opponent. That's where Tua and Tyreek come in. Add the running game of Mostert and Achane and the Dolphins have something special cooking. In Buffalo, the last two weeks have looked a lot more like what was expected from this team. Outscoring their opponents 75-13 and looking to be a well balanced offense. James Cook looks like a legit RB and the best one we've had since the early McCoy years. Diggs is Diggs and Gabe seems more consistent thus far. The story of the team the last two weeks has been the trenches. The Bills OL looks to be vastly improved and their DL made life a living hell for Sam Howell last week. It is not hard to see the impact Sean McDermott has had on the defense with taking over play calling duties. This will be their biggest test yet. I expect a back and forth game and some "OMG" moments for both sides. In the end, I'll give the edge to the home team as Josh Allen seems to go to another level against Miami. Bills 38 Dolphins 35 Week 18 will be for the division on Sunday Night Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BILLievers Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 This is going to be a great game. Nice that we won't be in the Miami heat like we always are early in the season. I can see it going either way. I picked the Dolphins in the Miami GDT but neither outcome would shock me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKillerNacho Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 We've had three really close games during the McDaniel era and I expect this one will continue that trend. Good luck and I hope most of all for no injuries! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 48 minutes ago, TheKillerNacho said: We've had three really close games during the McDaniel era and I expect this one will continue that trend. Good luck and I hope most of all for no injuries! It’s definitely hard to see a blow out on either side - baring injury of course. I think the difference will come down to who is the cleanest and avoids costly penalties. Hoping the home crowd gives the Bills the edge this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizeGuy Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Just try to get the running game going, protect Allen, and hope Allen plays a safe game. I don't have a lot of faith in Miami's defense stopping the run. They were gashed by the Chargers, and while they were stout against the Pats- the Pats were down 3/4 starters on their O line that game. So, even if the running game isn't gashing the Dolphins early...keep at it. It's going to be tough to slow down the Dolphins offense. I fear the Dolphins are going to run all over Buffalo, and then rely on Tua to get the ball to his weapons quickly when we're anticipating the run. That being said, win the LOS and good things happen. Buffalo is strong on the interior line. Jones and Oliver should put in work. The ends will give Tua fits if he holds onto the ball too long, and that's exactly what you want to do to Tua. Slow down the timing of the offense and make Tua go through his progressions. I'm not convinced he's mastered that yet. Also, if they can get some hits on him early, he's shown to get anxious in the past. MIA isn't a juggernaut (yet). It's only been 3 games, and they barely squeaked by two teams who are far from contenders. In fact- they may not even be playoff caliber teams. We're much better teams then both the teams they beat. The Pats slowed their offense down, so can Buffalo if they play disciplined. On the flip side, the defense hasn't really been tested yet, and the Dolphins defense has caused Allen to turn the ball over quite a bit by sending relentless pressure. We're not a juggernaut, either, but we've shown in the past we run this division, so run them out of town! Buffalo-35 MIA-27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DER10N92 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Poyer out with a knee injury this week. Hopefully that doesn't affect us too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 30 minutes ago, DER10N92 said: Poyer out with a knee injury this week. Hopefully that doesn't affect us too much. Big weekend for Taylor Rapp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfaninptown Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Trentwannabe said: Big weekend for Taylor Rapp Also this should be Hamlin’s first game of the season. Gotta think he will be active this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubes20 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 5 hours ago, WizeGuy said: Just try to get the running game going, protect Allen, and hope Allen plays a safe game. I don't have a lot of faith in Miami's defense stopping the run. They were gashed by the Chargers, and while they were stout against the Pats- the Pats were down 3/4 starters on their O line that game. So, even if the running game isn't gashing the Dolphins early...keep at it. It's going to be tough to slow down the Dolphins offense. I fear the Dolphins are going to run all over Buffalo, and then rely on Tua to get the ball to his weapons quickly when we're anticipating the run. That being said, win the LOS and good things happen. Buffalo is strong on the interior line. Jones and Oliver should put in work. The ends will give Tua fits if he holds onto the ball too long, and that's exactly what you want to do to Tua. Slow down the timing of the offense and make Tua go through his progressions. I'm not convinced he's mastered that yet. Also, if they can get some hits on him early, he's shown to get anxious in the past. MIA isn't a juggernaut (yet). It's only been 3 games, and they barely squeaked by two teams who are far from contenders. In fact- they may not even be playoff caliber teams. We're much better teams then both the teams they beat. The Pats slowed their offense down, so can Buffalo if they play disciplined. On the flip side, the defense hasn't really been tested yet, and the Dolphins defense has caused Allen to turn the ball over quite a bit by sending relentless pressure. We're not a juggernaut, either, but we've shown in the past we run this division, so run them out of town! Buffalo-35 MIA-27 This will be very interesting to follow. Fangio took over the D this offseason and he's blitzing way less than Boyer ever did. In the past, it seems like Allen always burned the Fins when they dialed up the blitz anyway. I have absolutely no idea what to expect from Miami's D this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfaninptown Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Reports coming out saying Von Miller is supposed start practicing next week. This D line has been scary already. If Von is anywhere near his normal self this defense could be nasty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Billsfaninptown said: Reports coming out saying Von Miller is supposed start practicing next week. This D line has been scary already. If Von is anywhere near his normal self this defense could be nasty. My guess he makes his debut on SNF against the Giants at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfaninptown Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Trentwannabe said: My guess he makes his debut on SNF against the Giants at home. I agree. I would be surprised if his first game was the London game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 No surprises. Excited to see Rapp in a full time roll for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trentwannabe Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Such a beautiful opening drive. So balanced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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