Breaking down the key positional battles and matchups to watch in this AFC East rivalry game
The Buffalo Bills (6-2) are seeking their fourth straight victory when they welcome the Miami Dolphins (2-5) to Western New York on Sunday afternoon.
To get you ready for the game, today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks previews the key matchups to watch as Buffalo looks for its 15th win in its last 17 matchups with Miami.
Previewing the Dolphins
It’s no secret that, since being selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, quarterback Josh Allen has dominated the Miami Dolphins. The success against Miami extends to the entire team, as Buffalo has won nine of the last 10 matchups between their divisional rivals, and hasn’t lost to Miami in Orchard Park, NY since the 2016 season.
The Bills already picked up one win over the Dolphins, prevailing 31-10 back in Week 2, and Buffalo is looking to complete the season sweep on Sunday. Linked below are the top storylines to watch, including how Buffalo’s defense needs to be ready to contain Miami’s potent screen pass game; what the Bills need to do to limit the quick passing game of Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa; why the Dolphins are still a dangerous opponent; how this matchup will be different than the earlier meeting; what has enabled Buffalo’s cornerbacks to slow down talented wide receiver Tyreek Hill; how Miami’s pass rush is banged up and searching for productivity heading into the Week 9 clash, and more!
- Top 5 storylines to follow for Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins | Week 9 – BuffaloBills.com
- PlayAction column: Bills brace for myriad of screen passes from Dolphins – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Can Bills defeat AFC East rival, Dolphins again? – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Bills face the dangerous, desperate Dolphins Sunday: Prediction, keys to Week 9 game – Democrat & Chronicle
- How this Bills-Dolphins matchup will be different than Week 2, especially on defense – The Athletic (subscription required)
- SIMON: Bills-Dolphins Preview – WGR 550
- Bills look to continue dominance over division rival in Week 9: What to know – Democrat & Chronicle
- PlayAction podcast: The Bills look to squish the fish and maintain division dominance – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Nothing good happens for Dolphins QB when he meets the Bills: What to watch for this time – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills notes: Buffalo readies for Tua Tagovailoa; Amari Cooper still limited in practice – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- 5 things to watch for in Bills vs. Dolphins | Week 9 – BuffaloBills.com
- Mark Gaughan: Bills’ ability to contain run with light box is one of most underrated team strengths – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- While Tyreek Hill torches the rest of the NFL, the Bills have his number: The proof – Democrat & Chronicle
- Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins: Top storylines & keys to victory for both teams in Week 9 | abc10.com
Evaluating WR Keon Coleman’s productivity
Assessing the growth and productivity displayed by rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman, who has made big strides following a slow start and is boosting Buffalo’s aerial attack with his run-after-the-catch productivity.
- Three questions: Assessing Keon Coleman, the Bills’ luck and the AFC East – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Run-after-catch production adds to Keon Coleman’s value to Bills’ offense – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Breakout WR Khalil Shakir makes confident claim about Bills’ position group – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Even more Bills news
We get an update on the status of injured All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano, check in on the status of injured wide receiver Amari Cooper and linebacker Terrel Bernard, hear what special teams standout Brandon Codrington is vowing to never do again in the return game, and more!
- Sean McDermott provides encouraging update on Bills LB Matt Milano’s 2024 status – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bernard, Cooper still limited for Bills on Thursday – WGR 550
- Ryan O’Halloran: Catching punt at goal line? Bills’ Brandon Codrington knows it can’t happen again – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ Josh Allen gets bulletin board material from Dolphins DC ahead of Sunday’s game – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills sign WR Deon Cain to practice squad – BuffaloBills.com
- Report: Veteran Bills safety is ‘available,’ would like to be traded – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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