‘“It’s been a ride for sure,” said Beasley. “It’s been a tough year for me, being at home and watching. Coming back, I kind of got to play a little bit, the three games in the season. But it wasn’t as much as maybe I’d like so I still feel like I’m getting in the groove. Really I’m just trying to enjoy it. Your perspective changes a lot when you’re in that situation. So I’m just happy to be here with guys like Gabe [Davis]. He was calling me the whole time I wasn’t here. But I missed him so much, it’s not the same. It’s just good to be back here with the guys and I’m trying to enjoy every moment.”’
Archives for January 16, 2023
Bills vs. Bengals divisional round game is set: Date, time, opening line
‘Oddsmakers opened the game with the Bills as the slight favorite at -4 in a rematch of the Week 17 game that was cancelled because of the injury to Damar Hamlin.’
Red-hot Bills outlast rival Dolphins at frigid Highmark Stadium; Buffalo advances to Divisional Round for third straight season
‘Josh Allen was anything but flawless in Buffalo’s victory, finishing 23-of-39 passing for 352 yards, three touchdowns, two interceptions and a lost fumble that the Dolphins returned for a touchdown. But the Buffalo defense was able to carry the day, limiting Miami to 4-of-16 on third down and to 231 total yards to spark the Wild Card win.’
Five Takeaways: Bills’ fast start fizzles, Buffalo outlasts Dolphins in WC game; Bills win season series over Miami
‘In recent weeks, a subpar effort has been enough for the Bills to move past the likes of the Bears, Patriots and Dolphins. But to beat the likes of the Bengals, or perhaps the No. 1 seeded Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo offense and, more specifically, Allen must play much cleaner football than they have over the past several weeks. That will start with improved decision-making and ball security from Allen but will also include increased reliability from the team’s wide receivers and tight end.’
Sabato: Bills bumble past Dolphins, but style points don’t count in the playoffs
‘Through the first 17 minutes of the game, the Bills looked every bit a championship contender and 13.5-point favorites, as Josh Allen was sublime, going 10 of 12 for 155 yards and a touchdown. Then Playoff Josh looked like Midseason Josh, going 6 of 16 for 76 yards, two interceptions and a lost fumble that was returned for a touchdown by Zach Seiler to give Miami a 27-24 lead one minute into the third quarter.’
The Buffalo Bills are survivors, but they don’t look like Super Bowl contenders
‘That is what this season has always been about for the Buffalo Bills, don’t forget: Super Bowl or bust. Nothing less will do for a city that bases its collective mood on the performance of its beloved football heroes.’
Monday’s Miami Coverage
Dolphins’ season ends in wild-card round as comeback falls short in 34-31 loss to Bills (Miami Herald)
Dolphins defensive blueprint worked at times against Buffalo, but still wasn’t enough (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel explains reason for late delay of game penalty in loss to Bills (Miami Herald)
Calamity ended game & season but Dolphins’ 34-31 playoff loss in Buffalo showed fight, hope | Opinion (Miami Herald)
Despite concussions, Tua Tagovailoa expected to return as Dolphins’ 2023 starter (Miami Herald)
Photo gallery (Miami Herald)
Upset-minded Dolphins come up short in playoff loss to Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins have valiant effort vs. Bills then full-on confusion at finish (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins-Bills: Top takeaways from wild-card round playoff game (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ defense has big day; thoughts on playoff loss to Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ loss to Bills shows they need a strong offseason to win in playoffs (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa expected to be team’s starter in 2023 season (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins-Bills 5 Takeaways: Buffalo holds on to defeat Miami 34-31, advance in NFL playoffs (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins nearly shock Bills, sending positive message for future | Habib (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins will hold breath, hope Tua is available to defeat Josh Allen, Bills in ’23 | Schad (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins’ Zach Sieler scores Big Man Tuddy and solidifies core member role (Palm Beach Post)
Tua Tagovailoa expected to return as Miami Dolphins starter for 2023 (Palm Beach Post)
Photo gallery (Palm Beach Post)
The Dolphins were about to surprise one of the NFL favorites (El Nuevo Herald)
Dolphins Fall Just Short In Wild-Card Playoff Upset Of Bills (AP)
Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel: ‘Miscommunication’ led to crucial delay of game penalty toward end of game (Fox News)
Dolphins’ Zach Sieler’s wife, Hannah, ecstatic over husband’s touchdown, expects the game ball (Fox News)
Dolphins coach: Thought we had 1st before delay flag on 4th-and-1 (ESPN)
Sources: Tua Tagovailoa expected back as Dolphins’ starter in 2023 (ESPN)
Dolphins’ inexperience rears its head at worst moments vs. Bills, but foundation’s there for more playoff runs (CBS Sports)
Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa will be able to return for 2023 season and possibly sooner, per report (CBS Sports)
NFL World Reacts to Dolphins’ Fourth-Quarter Mistakes vs. Bills (SI)
Mike McDaniel explains clock management issues in Dolphins’ wild-card loss to the Bills (The Sporting News)
Skylar Thompson fulfilled ‘every kid’s dream’ despite playoff loss to Bills as Dolphins face uncertainty at QB (The Sporting News)
Was Mike McDaniel vaping? Social media speculates Dolphins coach ripped vape pen during playoff loss to Bills (The Sporting News)
CBS 4’s Steve Goldstein: Dolphins show their mettle in hard fought playoff loss to Buffalo (WFOR-TV)
Fins Extra Point: Blown Wild Card Game Lead a Symbolic Ending for Up and Down Season (WTVJ-TV)
Fins Up! NBC 6 Viewers Show Dolphins Pride Ahead of Playoff Game (WTVJ-TV)
Dolphins Push Buffalo to the Brink in 34-31 Wild Card Loss (MiamiDolphins.com)
Three Takeaways: Wildcard Round at Buffalo (MiamiDolphins.com)
Transcript | Mike McDaniel’s Media Availability – January 15 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Photo gallery (MiamiDolphins.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 4 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 5 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Bills Benefit From Turnovers, Then Overcome Them, to Down Dolphins
‘Despite being a double-digit favorite and jumping out to a 17-0 lead, the Bills didn’t close out the win until the final minutes of a game that lasted nearly four hours — making it the third-longest playoff game that did not involve overtime, according to the N.F.L.’
The Bills missed a first-round bye, blew a lead — and still they play on
‘In a first-round playoff game against a Miami Dolphins team with a resilient rookie quarterback, Skylar Thompson, the Bills’ defense didn’t flinch. It bent as far as it could but didn’t snap, avenging its mistakes and overcoming obstacles repeatedly in a game that lasted nearly four hours.’
Josh Allen shoving match prompts Bills-Dolphins Wild Card kerfuffle
‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen did not take kindly to a shove by Christian Wilkins — after being picked off by Miami cornerback Xavien Howard — shoving him back and exchanging words with the Dolphins’ defensive tackle.’
Damar Hamlin tweets support for Bills ahead of Wild Card game: ‘Heart is with my guys’
‘“My heart is with my guys as they compete today!” Hamlin wrote, accompanied by a video of him throwing his gloves and high-fiving fans. “Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them!”’
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills outlast Miami Dolphins in AFC wild-card game win
‘The Bills entered this game as a double-digit favorite, but the Dolphins – their heated AFC East rival – gave them a run for their money in a game that lasted nearly four hours.’
Bills might not be so lucky again if Josh Allen’s turnovers continue in playoffs | Opinion
‘Allen is regarded as one of the NFL’s best young quarterbacks, but his 16 interceptions and 22 giveaways this season, including this playoff game, tell another story of careless play.’
Bills Hang On For 34-31 Wild-Card Win Over Dolphins
‘One week into the playoffs, their objective remains in sight — but barely.’
Hamlin Cheers On Bills From Home, Says ‘Heart Is With’ Team
‘“Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them!” Hamlin posted, along with a video of himself greeting fans during the Bills’ last game against Miami, which was on Dec. 17.’