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)
Archives for January 2024
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.”’
Bills Backers in Miami cheer for team among division rivals
‘Holler’s been with Bills Backers Miami for 10 years, and he’s seen growth in that time. A native of Western New York, Holler went to school in New York City before moving outside the Buffalo region. It was then that it hit him how much Sunday game days mean for Bills fans.’
Trash talk peaks at local business between Dolphins fan, Bills fans
‘“I’m the Dolphin fan who moved to Buffalo to p**s off all the Bills fans,” said Ray Turpin, who’s originally from Florida and grew up as a diehard Dolphins fan.’
Carucci Take 2: The Bills must seize this opportunity, secure best path to Super Bowl
‘But no matter how far the Bills have come since their season skidded off the road two months ago, their 2023 campaign cannot be measured by the ability to simply make the playoffs. Much more is expected of this team because, regardless of how the season unfolded, it has been built to win the Super Bowl next month. Anything short of that would have to be viewed as a failure, especially for a club that has an 18-2 regular-season record in December and January since 2020.’
What you don’t see inside businesses preparing for big Bills gamedays
‘The block party started three years ago, which Chris Ring with the Rec Room says brings a ton of business to bars on the block. So Sunday, Ring says they’re closing the streets, setting up a 15-foot video wall, having live sound, a DJ between commercial breaks, and food and drink specials. Ring says they always try to do this on high-profile away games.’
Bills hope to bottle up ‘unique’ Hill in showdown with Dolphins
‘When Hill played for the Chiefs, he crushed the Bills. Buffalo has done a better job defending him since he was traded to Miami.’
McDermott: Bills’ identity ‘starting to take shape’ ahead of showdown in Miami for AFC East title
‘”I think more than anything, there’s an identity that’s started to take shape after that game,” McDermott said. “Obviously, the change was made, but sometimes, what’s more impactful is how people respond to the change and how people respond to adverse situations. So, I started to see our team coming together. I started to see an identity form and be built and take shape, and again, the credit goes to the players for taking the reigns at that point.”‘