The News' football writers makes their picks for this week's Bills-Dolphins matchup.
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Bills quarterback Josh Allen eyes another victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Joshua Bessex, Buffalo News
Jay Skurski
The Panthers beat the Falcons. The Bills beat the Panthers. The Dolphins beat the Falcons. What’s it all mean? Other than the NFL is impossible to predict, probably not much. All signs point to what should be an easy victory against a Dolphins team that has already fired its general manager and is playing out the string. If there is one thing we’ve learned in the first half of the season, however, it’s that things don’t always go according to plan. Simply because of that, I say the Dolphins keep this closer than it probably should be.
Bills, 30-20.
Katherine Fitzgerald
I didn’t trust the Miami Dolphins going into this season, but even I’ve been surprised at how much the wheels have fallen off. Bills quarterback Josh Allen tends to feast on the Dolphins, and I expect this week will be no different. The injuries on defense concern me, but more for the long-term prognosis. I think the defense holds together this week to stifle Miami, and the Bills pick up a welcomed road win.
Bills, 34-20.
Lance Lysowski
This isn't the same Dolphins team the Bills beat 31-21 in Week 3. Tyreek Hill is out for the season. One of Miami's best defensive players, edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, got traded to the Eagles. It's a dysfunctional franchise with a lame duck head coach, no full-time general manager and bad ownership. Tua Tagovailoa has played better the past few weeks, but the Bills win this game easily if they shut down wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back De'Von Achane. Buffalo will run the ball effectively, and Josh Allen will continue his dominance over Miami.
Bills, 34-13.
Steve Trosky
The Bills have dominated this series since they drafted quarterback Josh Allen. Buffalo has played inspired the last two weeks and we should expect the same in South Florida on Sunday. The Dolphins are a mess right now with no real way forward until the offseason when it hires a general manager and, presumably, a new coach. James Cook continues to impress after signing a contract extension. Expect more of the same.
Bills, 31-19.
