Archives for November 13, 2014

Dolphins’ performance vs. Bills could be barometer for team’s future (Miami Herald)

Dolphins can make Bills butt of the joke with a win (Miami Herald)

Dolphins CB Cortland Finnegan officially out for Bills game (Miami Herald)

Greg Cote’s Thursday NFL pick: Bills vs. Dolphins (Miami Herald)

Dolphins vs. Bills: Who has the edge? (Miami Herald)

Ryan Tannehill’s right arm more important as Dolphins’ injuries pile up (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Two Dolphins starters will sit, but Lamar Miller is expected to play vs Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Time for Dolphins to put up or pack it up (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Shelley Smith regains starting role on the Dolphins’ rebuilt O-line (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

New York Giants claim Orleans Darkwa off the Dolphins’ practice squad (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Thursday: Buffalo Bills (5-4) at Miami Dolphins (5-4), 8:25 p.m., NFL Network, Chs. 4, 12 (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins by the numbers heading into Thursday night’s Bills game (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

The Bills’ top 10 Dolphins killers (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Dolphins face Bills’ pass rush with rookie moving to left tackle (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins can prove they are playoff-caliber with win over Bills (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills: How they match up Thursday night (Palm Beach Post)

Palm Beach Post predictions for Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills (Palm Beach Post)

Sammy Watkins heads close to home, Bills face Dolphins (Fort Myers News Press)

Dolphins look to turn fortune around vs. Bills in pivotal matchup (Fox Sports Florida)

Thursday Night Football Breakdown: Buffalo Bills At Miami Dolphins (WFOR-TV)

Miami cornerback Finnegan ruled out against Bills (AP)

Dolphins’ Finnegan ruled out vs. Bills (The Sports Network)

Plenty On The Line In Tonight’s Game (MiamiDolphins.com)

Taylor Preparing To Start; Other Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins-Bills Wednesday Injury Updates (MiamiDolphins.com)

Breaking Down The Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins On Thursday Nights (MiamiDolphins.com)

5 Keys To The Bills Game (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘Buffalo’s front four has given Miami fits over the past two seasons. In the three meetings, Miami is averaging 71 yards per game rushing and 4.8 yards per pass, with six turnovers and 13 sacks.’

‘”We didn’t put it up on the board or anything, but we’re aware of what’s been said,” Tannehill said. “It’s just a matter of going out and playing well. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter what you say during the week, it matters how you play – in this case on Thursday.”‘

‘Dolphins 20, Bills 16.’

‘Dominant defense should produce a low-scoring game but the playoff implications push the slight edge to the home team on a short week.’

‘A day ahead of the Bills’ contest against the Dolphins, the team officially declared Wynn out with a knee injury. In response to his status, the Bills signed practice squad defensive end Bryan Johnson to fill out the 53-man active roster. Buffalo released safety Jerome Couplin after Tuesday’s practice.’

‘The Dolphins and Bills are two eerily similar teams with the same record, and oddly enough, both suffered heartbreaking losses last week in a game that each should have won. The difference for the Bills and Dolphins in the second game of this series is that Miami is playing as well defensively as any team in the NFL, and the Bills had to travel to the game on such a short week. There is a reason why the road teams on Thursday night games struggle as much as they do, and the Bills might just succumb to that against an equal opponent.’

‘We’re on pace to have all that wasted. One main reason why is that their coach lacks courage.’

‘Johnson originally joined the Bills as an undrafted free agent earlier this offseason. During his collegiate career, Johnson played in 28 games with 10 starts while at West Texas A&M and he tallied 89 tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, eight QB hurries, two fumbles forced and two fumbles recovered. Johnson played at Nassau Community College (NY) before West Texas A&M and led the Lions to a 19-2 record while being named a two-time All-Conference selection.’

‘Buffalo has slipped all the way to the bottom of the league in red zone touchdown efficiency at just better than 41 percent (41.2%). Working in their favor is their defense has allowed the fewest red zone possessions in the league (21) and the Dolphins have struggled in the red zone (46.5% TD efficiency). The Bills offense has to cash in on at least half their red zone opportunities with touchdowns and hope the defense can hold Miami to just a couple of red zone possessions in the game.’

‘"We all see what he does rushing the passer, but rushing the passer isn’t just about getting sacks," said Williams. "You have guys who can get bunches of sacks, but when it comes to consistent steady pressure, they might not generate. Jerry gets sacks, and he creates pressure in the backfield in the run game and the pass game. He’s done a great job."’