‘In a little more than two months, Douglas has four interceptions, including last week’s pick-six, eight passes defensed and two fumble recoveries.’
Archives for January 6, 2024
Ryan O’Halloran: An AFC East rarity Sunday night – head-to-head for division title
‘For the first time since the NFL went to four-team divisions in 2002, the AFC East will have a head-to-head matchup for the division title.’
Erik Brady: As if being an NFL receiver wasn’t dangerous enough, Quinn Early is movie stuntman
‘“Oh, man, I loved it,” he says. “At that point, I was a little bit of an older player. It was an honor for me to play with the likes of Thurman Thomas and Bruce Smith and Andre Reed and Kent Hull and Jim Kelly and so many others. Steve Tasker. And what was great was their work ethic, what they put into the game.”‘
Fins win AFC East? Florida resort touts Dolphins title before Buffalo Bills bout
‘This week, a Bills fan living in Florida captured the resort’s billboard touting the Dolphins as AFC East champions. The message on the billboard read, “Fins win AFC East champs.”’
Bills don’t want to rely on any help to get into playoffs with ‘must-win’ matchup against Miami
‘Should the Bills lose and the Jaguars and Steelers both win, Buffalo will be watching the postseason from home, snapping a four-year playoff stretch. The Bills can clinch a playoff spot regardless of their result against Miami if either of the Jaguars or Steelers lose or tie, or if the Texans-Colts game ends in a tie.’
Pete Metzelaars reflects on catches record as Dalton Kincaid nears 30-year-old Bills mark
‘It took Metzelaars 11 NFL seasons to set his record at 33 years old. Yet, Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid, a player 29 years his junior, needs just three catches to break Metzelaars’ record in his rookie season, one that began with general manager Brandon Beane making a polarizing decision to trade up to draft him in the first round.’
Saturday’s Miami Coverage
Wilkins, Sieler add new feather to their caps. Dolphins need big game from both Sunday (Miami Herald)
News from the Dolphins’ final injury report – and the locker room – before the Bills games (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Rob Hunt, Jerome Baker could both be back in time to face rival that has given them AFC East heartbreak (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dave Hyde: Dolphins must slow Buffalo’s Josh Allen — for once — to save No. 2 seed (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chris Perkins: Dolphins must use Jalen Ramsey to shadow Buffalo’s Stefon Diggs (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ Waddle, Mostert questionable, but Howard ruled out vs. Bills; could McDaniel play for tie late? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Tyreek Hill back at Dolphins practice but still out of his home after fire (Palm Beach Post)
The Dolphins with a card up their sleeve for a decisive game against Buffalo. Suspense remains with the injured. (El Nuevo Herald)
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill returns to practice two days after fire at his home (AP)
Dolphins star Tyreek Hill returns to practice two days after fire at Florida home (Fox Sports)
Tyreek Hill back at Dolphins practice Friday after fire at home (ESPN)
Bills, Josh Allen present challenge for banged-up Dolphins (ESPN)
Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel gives injury update on Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert, more (WPLG-TV)
Top Quotes – Dolphins Hoping to Head into Postseason Play on A High Note (MiamiDolphins.com)
Transcript | Mike McDaniel’s Media Availability – January 5 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills vs. Dolphins: Dissecting Stefon Diggs’ disappearance from Buffalo’s offense ahead of AFC East showdown
‘But Diggs hasn’t topped 86 yards in a game since Week 6, has only reached double-digit targets in two of the Bills’ last eight games, and in recent weeks has seen his playing time fall off dramatically. He had played fewer than 80% of the team’s snaps just twice in the first 12 weeks of the year, and he hasn’t hit that mark a single time since. He even played south of 50% of the snaps for the second time ever during the blowout win over the Cowboys in Week 15. (The first time was during a 56-26 Week 17 win over the Dolphins in 2020.)’
Bills playoff picture: How Buffalo can win AFC East or clinch wild-card spot in Week 18
‘Buffalo is in full control and doesn’t need any help to make the playoffs should it take care of its own business on the field. Here’s breaking down what needs to happen for the Bills to qualify either as East winners or at least maintain their wild-card berth.’
Mitch Morse questionable to play Sunday against Dolphins
‘Every player on the active roster, other than Morse, has no injury designation for the game, and is available to play. The winner is also guaranteed the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs.’
McDermott: Bills’ focus is getting level of play ‘where it needs to be’
‘”Our mindset is on that game, and that game only,” said McDermott during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on Friday. “Whatever happens, happens. We’re prepared to focus on the pieces we can control, and getting our level of play and coaching to the highest level we can.”‘
‘Everybody rallies around this team’: Bills Mafia taking over Miami ahead of pivotal game
‘Fans were making their way through Buffalo-Niagara Airport getting ready to make the trip down to Miami. 7 News spoke with some fans heading to the game and many of them have had this game marked on their calendars for months now. Some just going to support their team and some going for special occasions.’
Bills C Mitch Morse questionable to play vs. Dolphins due to illness
‘Morse, selected this week as an alternate for the Pro Bowl Games, has been a mainstay in the middle of a Buffalo offensive line that has had all five starters play in all 16 games so far this season. Morse practiced earlier this week before developing his sickness.’
Buffalo Bills fans leave for AFC East matchup in Miami
‘Two days before the AFC East matchup in Miami, a stream of red, blue and Zubaz trickled through security at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.’
With Bills season on the hook, local bars hope to reel in business this weekend
‘“Especially at playoff time, the line is out the door,” Jason Anderson, a bartender at O’Neill’s Stadium Inn, said. “If you own a business within at least a four or five mile radius [of the stadium], it’s beneficial to you. We’re right on top of everything, so, obviously, that’s going to work out for us.”’