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Bills receiver Khalil Shakir makes a catch during last year's home game against Miami.
Harry Scull Jr., Buffalo News
JAY SKURSKI
A desperate team is a scary team. There may not be a more desperate team in the league than Miami. Head coach Mike McDaniel could be out of a job with an ugly loss Thursday night. Unfortunately for him, he’s going up exactly the wrong opponent if that is indeed the case. Josh Allen has made a career out of torching the Dolphins, and although Miami has the offensive firepower to keep it close for a while, Allen’s dominance will eventually win the day.
Bills, 38-24.
KATHERINE FITZGERALD
Things are not good in Miami, and they are not about to get better this week. Josh Allen always shows up against the Dolphins, and I expect another phenomenal performance out of him. The Bills' defense is banged up, missing defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle) and linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral), but I expect the group to contain the Dolphins. The Bills start the season with three wins in just 11 days.
Bills, 35-20.
LANCE LYSOWSKI
Aside from their pass rush, the Dolphins' defense stinks. They haven't been able to stop the run while allowing 66 points in two games. The secondary is thin because of injuries and departures. On offense, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has thrown three interceptions and typically struggles against the Bills. It's a soap opera in Miami nowadays, with wide receiver Tyreek Hill routinely throwing tantrums on the sideline and McDaniel already answering questions about his job security. It's a desperate team, but it's also a team that lacks the talent to keep up with Allen and company.
Bills, 34-17.
STEVE TROSKY
Bills quarterback Josh Allen owns the Dolphins. In 14 regular-season games against Miami, Allen has thrown for 3,737 yards, 37 touchdowns and eight interceptions and has a passer rating of 108.8. That doesn't include his performance in the playoffs, when he threw for 352 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in 2023. Buffalo's defense acquitted itself well against the Jets, and Miami's offense has been in shambles. I don't see this being close no matter how desperate the Dolphins play.
Bills, 41-17.
