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Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to secure the Buffalo Bills\u2019 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.<\/p>\n
James Cook had 108 yards rushing and a two-yard TD as the Bills (3-0) continued their dominance of Miami. Buffalo have won seven straight and 14 of the past 15, including playoffs, against their AFC East rival.<\/p>\n
Miscues and a lack of discipline continued to hurt the Dolphins (0-3). Their worst start since 2019 will lead to more questions about coach Mike McDaniels\u2019 job security.<\/p>\n
The Dolphins, who reached the playoffs in each of McDaniel\u2019s first two seasons, dropped to 8-13 since a wildcard loss to Kansas City in 2023.<\/p>\n
Allen finished 22 of 28 for 213 yards and improved his record to 14-2 over Miami, with 43 TD passes in those games. Buffalo have won 10 straight home meetings with the Dolphins in a run spanning Bills coach Sean McDermott\u2019s nine-year career.<\/p>\n
Bernard\u2019s interception came with Miami trailing 28-21 and threatening to tie the game. The Dolphins had a first down at the Buffalo 21 when Bernard jumped a pass intended for Jaylen Waddle. It was the game\u2019s only turnover and a critical play for a Bills defense that had struggled to get Miami off the field. The Dolphins converted 10 of 15 third-down opportunities.<\/p>\n
Matt Prater sealed the win on Buffalo\u2019s next possession by hitting a 48-yard field goal. He pushed a 39-yard attempt wide left in the second quarter.<\/p>\n
Tagovailoa finished 23 of 34 for 146 yards with touchdown passes to Waddle and Tyreek Hill. Ollie Gordon scored on a two-yard run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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