Thursday Night Football treated fans to an intense AFC East rivalry game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins.
The Bills walked away with a decisive 31-10 victory, but standout performances and unfortunate injuries marked the match.
Let’s jump into the key stats and moments that defined this game.
Buffalo
Offense
Passing
| Player | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
| J. Allen | 13/19 | 139 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
Rushing
| Player | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
| J. Cook | 11 | 78 | 2 | 49 | 27 |
| R. Davis | 9 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| K. Shakir | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| J. Allen | 2 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| T. Johnson | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 4 |
| M. Trubisky | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
| K. Shakir | 5 | 5 | 40 | 0 | 11 | 10 |
| D. Kincaid | 4 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| T. Johnson | 2 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 4 |
| J. Cook | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 27 |
| C. Samuel | 2 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| K. Coleman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Hollins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Valdes-Scantling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Davis | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 3 |
Miami
Offense
Passing
| Player | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
| T. Tagovailoa | 17/25 | 145 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| S. Thompson | 8/14 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Rushing
| Player | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
| D. Achane | 2 | 29 | 0 | 17 | 28 |
| T. Tagovailoa | 2 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| T. Hill | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| J. Waddle | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| S. Thompson | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| J. Wright | 5 | 40 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| A. Ingold | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
| D. Achane | 7 | 7 | 69 | 1 | 16 | 28 |
| J. Smith | 7 | 6 | 53 | 0 | 15 | 11 |
| J. Waddle | 4 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 21 | 8 |
| T. Hill | 6 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| G. DuBose | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| J. Wilson | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| D. Smythe | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| R. Chosen | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| J. Hill | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Berrios | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Offensive Highlights
James Cook’s Stellar Performance
James Cook emerged as the star of the night for the Bills:
- 3 total touchdowns (1 receiving, 2 rushing)
- Scored on runs of 1 and 49 yards
- Caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from Josh Allen
Cook’s first-half performance tied a team record with three touchdowns before halftime.
Josh Allen’s Solid Outing
Despite concerns about a hand injury from Week 1, Josh Allen delivered an efficient performance:
- Completed 13 of 19 passes
- Threw for 139 yards
- 1 touchdown pass
- No interceptions
Allen’s success against Miami continued, improving his record to 12-2 against the Dolphins.
Defensive Dominance
The Bills’ defense shone brightly, creating turnovers and limiting Miami’s high-powered offense:
- 3 interceptions (2 by Ja’Marcus Ingram, 1 by Christian Benford)
- Held Tyreek Hill to just 3 catches for 24 yards
- Limited Miami to 10 points total
Ingram’s second interception resulted in a 31-yard return for a touchdown, putting an exclamation point on the defensive effort.
Injury Concerns
The game wasn’t without its share of injuries, most notably to Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa:
- Left the game in the third quarter with a concussion
- Completed 16 passes for 145 yards and 1 touchdown before exiting
- Threw 3 interceptions, tying his career high
Other notable injuries included:
- Bills: Terrel Bernard (pectoral injury)
- Dolphins: Terron Armstead and Rob Jones (shoulder injuries), Jeff Wilson Jr. (oblique injury)
Looking Ahead
The win improves Buffalo’s record to 14-2 against Miami since 2017, cementing their dominance in this divisional rivalry.
Both teams now look ahead to their Week 3 matchups:
- Bills: Host Jacksonville on Monday, September 23
- Dolphins: Travel to Seattle on Sunday, September 22
This commanding victory sets a strong tone for the Bills as they continue their season, while Miami will need to regroup and address their quarterback situation in the coming days.
