‘It was Allen’s 11th straight multiple touchdown-pass game against the Dolphins. It was the most by any player against an opponent all-time, including the postseason, according to ESPN Stats & Info and the Elias Sports Bureau. Marino had 10 straight multiple touchdown-pass games against the New York Jets.’
Archives for January 16, 2023
Bills hold off rallying Dolphins to advance to AFC divisional round
‘The star quarterback finished 23 of 39 with 352 passing yards and three touchdown passes. He also had two interceptions and lost a fumble that resulted in a touchdown. Two Buffalo wide receivers were over 100 yards receiving as well.’
Bills’ Josh Allen involved in skirmish with Dolphins’ Christian Wilkins in playoff game
‘The incident occurred with about 6 minutes remaining in the first half. Allen threw a very long pass near the end zone that was intercepted by Howard. The cornerback ran the ball 49 yards after taking it away from wide receiver John Brown.’
Damar Hamlin supporting Bills from home as team takes on Dolphins in playoffs
‘”My heart is with my guys as they compete today!” he wrote. “Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them! LFG.”‘
‘My heart is with you’: Damar Hamlin cheers on Bills from home
‘Hamlin tweeted on Sunday, “My heart is with my guys as they compete today! Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them!”‘
Bills, Josh Allen bemoan costly turnovers despite wild-card win
‘The Dolphins converted Allen’s three turnovers — two interceptions and the lost fumble — into 18 points, all of which were scored from the six-minute mark in the second quarter to the first minute of the third quarter on Allen’s fumble. It was the first time in franchise history that the Bills have won a playoff game despite losing the turnover battle 3-2 (previously 0-13 in those games).’
Bills begin NFL playoff march with sloppy win over short-handed Dolphins
‘The woes that had hurt the Bills in games all season long were evident on Sunday with questionable offensive playcalling, drops by receivers and turnovers, which allowed the Dolphins to hang around.’
Gabe Davis’ nifty footwork results in Josh Allen’s third TD pass for Bills
‘Allen stepped back in the pocket late in the third quarter and, despite pressure closing in, threw a perfect pass to wide receiver Gabe Davis, who just got two feet down before running out of bounds. The score gave the Bills a 34-24 lead. Allen now has three career playoff game with 300 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, the most in Bills history.’
Bills vs. Dolphins score, takeaways: Buffalo overcomes costly mistakes, survives Miami’s bid at historic upset
‘Josh Allen made the key throws when they needed him to in the end. Losing the turnover battle, 3-2, is usually a recipe for disaster, but Allen didn’t panic. It took a little while, Buffalo’s first two drives after going down 24-20 were punts, but Allen leading consecutive touchdown drives to end the third quarter settled his teammates and Bills Mafia down. Going back up 34-24 allowed the Bills defense to get back to teeing off on Thompson. The Bills’ composure defensively when the Dolphins were making their final attempt at the go-ahead score was also huge as Miami couldn’t get lined up properly when it mattered most.’
2023 NFL playoffs: Scrum involving Josh Allen breaks out between Dolphins and Bills during interception return
‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw an interception in the second quarter on a pass intended for wide receiver John Brown, and after Xavien Howard got the pick and proceeded to return the ball 49 yards down the field, things escalated quickly between the two teams.’
Damar Hamlin live-tweets bills’ win over Dolphins from home
‘Hamlin went silent as the Dolphins rallied in the second and third quarters — they would briefly take the lead on Zach Seiler’s scoop-and-score following a strip-sack of Josh Allen. But the Bills struck back with Allen touchdown passes to Cole Beasley and Gabe Davis, and the Buffalo hung on to advance to the divisional round.’
Bills QB Josh Allen does just enough in chaotic win over Dolphins
‘But you just never knew with this game. It really came down to the final snap when Josh Allen took a knee. And Allen made just enough big plays for his team to eke out victory over Thompson, Hill and Jaylen Waddle. There will be no shortage of plays that Allen wants back, including a handful of deep shots where he took unnecessary risks.’
Bills Must Play Better to Realize Super Bowl Dreams
‘The Bills’ wild-card playoff win, 34–31 over the Dolphins, just proved that they are good enough to beat almost everyone when they play poorly. That’s a backhanded compliment, but, hey, it’s still a compliment! How comforting it must be to win with a mediocre performance. Texans fans are jealous.’
Bills’ Margin of Victory vs. Dolphins Equals Damar Hamlin’s Number
‘Buffalo defeated the Dolphins 34–31—with the margin of victory, three, equalling Hamlin’s jersey number.’
ESPN’s Suzy Kolber Gives NFL MVP Vote to Athletic Trainer Who Gave Damar Hamlin CPR
‘ESPN host Suzy Klober cast her fifth-place MVP vote for Kellington, who performed CPR on Hamlin after the 24-year-old safety collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game against the Bengals earlier this month, according to Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press. Kolber told the AP that the vote was a “symbolic gesture representing ‘everyone’ who carries the weight of that job, every week. They rarely get the recognition they deserve.”’