Bills Dominate Dolphins 31-21

In an exciting Thursday Night Football matchup on September 18, 2025, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-21 at Highmark Stadium. The Bills (3-0) maintained their dominance over the Dolphins (0-3), extending their winning streak to seven consecutive victories against their AFC East rivals.

Game Summary:

First Quarter: The Dolphins opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run by rookie Ollie Gordon II. The Bills responded with two consecutive touchdowns: a 20-yard pass from Josh Allen to Dalton Kincaid and a 5-yard pass to Jackson Hawes, taking a 14-7 lead.

Second Quarter: Miami tied the game at 14-14 with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa to Jaylen Waddle, following a 16-play drive.

Third Quarter: Buffalo regained the lead with a 2-yard touchdown run by James Cook III, who finished with 108 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Fourth Quarter: The Dolphins tied the score at 21-21 with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill. However, a roughing the kicker penalty on Zach Sieler gave the Bills new life, and they capitalized with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Allen to Khalil Shakir. A key interception by Terrel Bernard of Tagovailoa with 3:06 remaining sealed the victory, followed by a field goal from Matt Prater for the final 31-21 score.

Key Statistics:

Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen completed 22 of 28 passes for 213 yards and 3 touchdowns, reaching his 200th career touchdown. James Cook rushed for 108 yards. Dalton Kincaid led the receivers with 5 receptions for 66 yards and a TD. Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa completed 22 of 34 passes for 146 yards, two touchdowns, and a crucial interception. Tyreek Hill had five receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown. De’Von Achane led the rushing attack with 62 yards.

Game-changing moments: Terrel Bernard's interception at a critical juncture dashed Miami's hopes of a comeback.
Dolphins penalties, including one by Sieler, were key in keeping a crucial Buffalo drive alive.
The Bills' offense, led by Allen and Cook, overcame their struggles in the second half to secure the victory.

With this result, the Bills solidify their position as the top team in the AFC East, while the Dolphins face a tough 0-3 start, increasing the pressure on head coach Mike McDaniel.