‘As Buffalo fights for the AFC East title, there will be plenty of loyal bright spot fans cheering them on!’
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Stadium-crossed lovers: Local couple rooting for separate teams ahead of Bills-Dolphins game
‘When they met in 1996, the couple said their rivalry wasn’t that big of a deal. But as they got to know each other, and as their teams got better and better, the rivalry grew.’
Buffalo Bills injury report for Week 18 at Dolphins
‘However, center Mitch Morse (illness) missed Friday’s practice but McDermott said he is not “overly concerned”. Morse is officially listed as questionable.’
Inside the Bills: Questions about the future can wait for Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer
‘Seven seasons is an eternity in NFL years, but the Bills’ roster has two constants who have been with the franchise for that entire stretch. In safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer, the Bills have two players who are inextricably tied together. They are two of just four players on the active roster – long snapper Reid Ferguson and left tackle Dion Dawkins are the others – who were here when the drought ended.’
PlayAction column: Tua Tagovailoa’s quick release poses challenge again for Bills
‘“He does a really good job of getting the ball out of his hands,” said Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau. “It’s a great opportunity for us to go try to go out there and apply some pressure and hopefully the guys in the secondary will make him hold the ball for just a little longer and buy some time.”’
Bills notebook: Von Miller says deactivating him against Patriots was ‘right decision’
‘“I’m my biggest critic and just from my standpoint, I wasn’t playing up to the standard,” Miller told The Buffalo News after practice Thursday. “The recovery wasn’t coming along and that was the right decision to sit me down and rest me up.”’
How we see it: News writers offer predictions on Bills-Dolphins AFC East title game
View from Vegas: Dolphins succeeding against spread in AFC East home games
‘Prediction: Dolphins by 3.’
Erik Brady: Bills and Dolphins fans at dueling Virginia bars play both sides of the street
‘”Ground Zero Point-Five,” offers Jimmy Cirrito, owner of Jimmy’s. His smile is as full as his glass of Guinness at 10:30 on Wednesday morning. He’s sitting at the bar at Sully’s, haggling with Dolphins fan Chad Brofermaker over what they should bet on the grudge match. Chad suggests the loser should wear merch of the other team for a day. “Never!” Jimmy counters. “I could never do that!”‘
Bills pro bowlers: Josh Allen snubbed, two Buffalo players make the team
‘Both players deserve the honor as Dawkins has been a rock at left tackle as he has allowed just one sack all year while being a force in the run game, particularly on the tackle pull plays that have become a Buffalo staple. He became the first Bills’ offensive lineman to earn three or more selections since Ruben Brown was voted in eight times from 1996-2003.’
Bills RB Cook, LT Dawkins earn Pro Bowl nods; Allen, Diggs, others selected as alternates
‘The former 2022 second-round pick leads the AFC with 1,086 yards rushing and is averaging 4.8 yards per carry, having scored 2 touchdowns rushing. Cook does it in the receiving game as well, as he has recorded 41 receptions for 429 yards and 4 touchdowns receiving on the season. Cook is fifth in the NFL in all-purpose yards, having amassed 1,515 on the year.’
Bills found the right blitzing formula during win streak, but may not be the way to beat Tua
‘But Buffalo seems to have found ways to blitz more efficiently and at less costly moments during its four-game winning streak. According to Gazette studies, the Bills have blitzed at least 11 times in three of the last four games and 42 times total, allowing one touchdown pass and five interceptions.’
Friday’s Miami Coverage
The Dolphins have a Josh Allen problem. Injuries make the latest matchup tougher (Miami Herald)
Dolphins coaches dish on Cam Smith’s lack of usage, Baker and Hunt status, more issues (Miami Herald)
Waddle, Mostert again miss practice. Where things stand with Dolphins injuries. And notes (Miami Herald)
Firefighters determine what caused the blaze in Tyreek Hill’s $7 million mansion (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Emmanuel Ogbah, Melvin Ingram have to step up with Bradley Chubb out (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Six Miami Dolphins, led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, named to Pro Bowl team (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins receivers Tyreek Hill, after fire at home, and Jaylen Waddle not at Thursday practice (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Fire at Tyreek Hill’s house caused by child playing with lighter, officials say (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
De’Vone Achane is playing through some injuries when Dolphins need him most (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins turn to Emmanuel Ogbah, Melvin Ingram to fill void left by Chubb, Phillips (Palm Beach Post)
Tua Tagovailoa has given Dolphins answers they needed and earned new contract | Schad (Palm Beach Post)
Child with lighter accidentally caused fire at house of Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill (Palm Beach Post)
Cause of fire at Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill mansion determined (El Nuevo Herald)
Fire at home of Dolphins’ star Tyreek Hill was accidental. Fire marshal reveals cause (USA Today)
Fire at home of Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill started by child playing with cigarette lighter (AP)
Fire at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s home ruled accidental, caused by child: officials (Fox News)
Official: Child with lighter started fire at Tyreek Hill’s home (ESPN)
Tyreek Hill home fire: Blaze at Florida residence of Dolphins star deemed accidental (CBS Sports)
Fire at Tyreek Hill’s Home Caused by Child Playing With Lighter (SI)
Tyreek Hill’s house catches fire: Investigators reveal preliminary cause of blaze at South Florida home (WFOR-TV)
Fire at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s mansion started by child playing with lighter: Officials (WTVJ-TV)
Officials: ‘Unintentional, accidental’ fire at Tyreek Hill’s Southwest Ranches home caused by child playing with lighter (WSVN-TV)
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill misses practice after being seen in walking boot following house fire (WPLG-TV)
Investigators reveal cause of blaze at Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill’s mansion in Southwest Ranches (WPLG-TV)
Bills looking to clinch AFC East, playoff berth against a Dolphins team they’ve dominated recently
‘Nothing has been easy for Buffalo this season.’
Dolphins and Bills meet in Sunday night showdown that will decide AFC East
‘Key Matchup: Dolphins receivers vs. Bills secondary. Hill only had three receptions for 53 yards against the Bills in Week 4, and Miami could face Buffalo’s pass defense without Jaylen Waddle, who is the only Dolphin in franchise history to have three straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Buffalo has allowed just one passing touchdown in the past four games. CB Rasul Douglas, who will likely line up against Hill, has four interceptions, a pick-6, eight passes defensed, a sack and two fumble recoveries since joining Buffalo in an Oct. 31 trade.’