Josh Allen threw three landing passes and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to safe the Buffalo Payments’ 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday evening.
James Prepare dinner had 108 yards speeding and a two-yard TD because the Payments (3-0) continued their dominance of Miami. Buffalo have gained seven straight and 14 of the previous 15, together with playoffs, towards their AFC East rival.
Miscues and a scarcity of self-discipline continued to harm the Dolphins (0-3). Their worst begin since 2019 will result in extra questions on coach Mike McDaniels’ job safety.
The Dolphins, who reached the playoffs in every of McDaniel’s first two seasons, dropped to 8-13 since a wildcard loss to Kansas Metropolis in 2023.
Allen completed 22 of 28 for 213 yards and improved his document to 14-2 over Miami, with 43 TD passes in these video games. Buffalo have gained 10 straight dwelling conferences with the Dolphins in a run spanning Payments coach Sean McDermott’s nine-year profession.
Bernard’s interception got here with Miami trailing 28-21 and threatening to tie the sport. The Dolphins had a primary down on the Buffalo 21 when Bernard jumped a go meant for Jaylen Waddle. It was the sport’s solely turnover and a important play for a Payments protection that had struggled to get Miami off the sphere. The Dolphins transformed 10 of 15 third-down alternatives.
Matt Prater sealed the win on Buffalo’s subsequent possession by hitting a 48-yard discipline purpose. He pushed a 39-yard try extensive left within the second quarter.
Tagovailoa completed 23 of 34 for 146 yards with landing passes to Waddle and Tyreek Hill. Ollie Gordon scored on a two-yard run.
