The Buffalo Bills continued their dominance over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, securing a 31-10 victory at Hard Rock Stadium. The win marked the Bills' fifth consecutive triumph against their AFC East rivals and propelled them to a 2-0 start to the 2022 season.
The Buffalo Bills' defense put forth another impressive performance on Sunday, shutting down the Miami Dolphins' offense and forcing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa into two costly interceptions. The Bills intercepted Tagovailoa three times in total and recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown.
On the offensive side, the Bills were led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns. Allen connected with wide receiver Stefon Diggs for a 38-yard touchdown in the first quarter and found wide receiver Gabriel Davis for a 17-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
Buffalo Bills Dominate Miami Dolphins, Extend Win Streak to Five
Running back James Cook played a crucial role in the Bills' victory, rushing for 78 yards and adding 32 receiving yards. Cook's shifty running style and ability to create big plays kept the Dolphins' defense on its heels throughout the game.
The Bills' defense continued to impress in Week 2, holding the Dolphins to just 10 points and 241 total yards. Defensive end Von Miller recorded two sacks, while cornerback Tre'Davious White intercepted one of Tagovailoa's passes.
The Dolphins' offense struggled to find its rhythm against the Bills' stout defense. Tagovailoa was under constant pressure and made several uncharacteristic mistakes. Running back Raheem Mostert led the Dolphins in rushing with 60 yards, while wide receiver Jaylen Waddle caught seven passes for 78 yards.
The Bills controlled the game from the outset, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. The Dolphins responded with a field goal on their first possession, but the Bills extended their lead to 14-3 with a touchdown pass from Allen to Diggs in the first quarter.
The Dolphins had a chance to get back into the game in the second quarter, but Tagovailoa threw interceptions on consecutive possessions. The Bills converted both turnovers into field goals to extend their lead to 20-3 by halftime.
The Bills came out of the halftime break with a strong third quarter, scoring a touchdown pass from Allen to Davis and forcing another Dolphins turnover. The Bills' defense held the Dolphins to just three points in the second half, securing the 31-10 victory.
With the win, the Bills improved to 2-0 on the season, while the Dolphins fell to 1-1. The Bills will face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3, while the Dolphins will travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals.
