‘“For any young guys reading this, it’s always good to learn the whole concept,” Samuel said during an interview with The Buffalo News. “The injury rate in this league is so high, you never know when you’ll get your opportunity and, when you do go in, you want to do the job right so the coaches can depend on you.”’
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PlayAction column: Bills’ defense braces for Dolphins’ fast motion
‘Teams can gain a lot of advantages using motion. It helps reveal the defensive scheme. If no defenders move with the motioning receiver, they’re very likely zone coverage. Motion forces the defense to communicate more, which could create a coverage bust. It can create a numbers mismatch in the run game. It can create a mismatch in the pass game (if a team with one top cornerback doesn’t have that guy follow the star receiver). It can help get a receiver off of press coverage.’
How do the Bills get the best of Miami on Thursday? Here are our 4 keys to victory
‘ The best way to slow the Miami offense is to keep it off the field entirely. If the Bills can dominate time of possession like they did in their last meeting with the Dolphins, when they held the ball for 38:07, they can give their defense plenty of time to rest for the challenge of racing with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.’
Bills-Dolphins numbers to know: These 4 stats could shape Buffalo’s game in Miami on Thursday
’38:07: That’s how long the Bills held the ball in the 21-14 win at Miami last January. Buffalo ran 77 plays to just 48 for Miami. Can the Bills keep the Dolphins’ speedsters on the sideline?’
Bills vs. Dolphins: Who you got? Buffalo News staff predictions for Thursday night’s game
‘The best game of Week 2. One look at the Jets’ offense showed why the AFC East goes through Buffalo or Miami this year, so this should be viewed as a statement game. The Bills can send a message (“We’re still the boss”) with a road win. Miami can show it is primed for a breakthrough if it wins. The Dolphins’ running back injuries are a concern, but receiver Tyreek Hill will be the game’s best player. Dolphins, 27-23.’
Bills Mailbag: How big of a problem are the penalties?
‘Absolutely, it’s a concern. The Bills made it exceptionally difficult on themselves, particularly on offense, with pre-snap penalties. Those are the kind that drive McDermott nuts. The Bills had nine penalties accepted against them in Week 1, which was tied for fifth most in the league behind Dallas (11), Cleveland (11), Green Bay (10) and New Orleans (10). It is an area the team needs to clean up as soon as possible.’
Game on: 6 breweries to watch Bills football on big screens
‘First, you need televisions: lots of them and the bigger the better. It’s the most important thing besides drinks since you have to be able to see the Bills take home a win each week, right? Next, you need a proper drink selection. And if (craft) beer isn’t your thing, there are plenty of places that offer options beyond hops including mead, seltzer, cider, wine, canned cocktails and craft cocktails. Don’t forget the food, too.’
Voice of the fan: Predictably unpredictable Bills pull out victory
‘The team was overwhelmed early to an undermanned Cardinal team, down 17-3. Buffalo lost its star cornerback, Taron Johnson, on the first series. Then they dominated Arizona for a couple of quarters, before giving up a kick return for a score. That turned the game into an improbable nail-biter at the end with the Cardinals throwing a fourth-quarter, fourth-down incomplete jump ball at the Bills’ 2-yard line in the waning seconds.’
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins prediction, keys to Thursday Night Football
‘Sal’s prediction: Dolphins 27, Bills 26.’
What channel is the Bills game on? How to watch Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins
‘The Dolphins’ turnaround was even more dramatic. They were behind 14-0 early to Jacksonville and then 17-7 late in the third quarter and the Jaguars were on their way to making it 24-7, but Travis Etienne fumbled into the end zone where Miami recovered. On the very next play, Tua Tagovailoa hit Tyreek Hill with an 80-yard touchdown pass and in the final 4:22 of the fourth quarter, Jason Sanders tied the game with a 37-yard field goal and then won it with a walk off 52-yarder for a 20-17 Miami victory.’
Will it again be Bills & Dolphins for division title?
‘So with respect to the Pats, the winner of Thursday night’s game will have the first leg up on the East race but a long way to go.’
Dolphins to be without Pro Bowl player vs. Bills on Thursday Night Football
‘Mostert, 32, is coming off of a career-year in Miami. The back led the league in rushing touchdowns (18) and was tied with Christian McCaffrey for total touchdowns (21) in 2023. He finished with 1,012 yards on the ground and was named to his first Pro Bowl last season. Despite his accolades from one season ago, Buffalo kept Mostert in check last season. He rushed for just nine yards on seven attempts in Miami’s 48-20 loss in Week 4. Mostert was inactive for the team’s regular season finale in Week 18.’
How to watch Bills vs. Dolphins today: NFL Week 2 Thursday Night Football time, live stream
‘TV: Only on WKBW (ABC/7) Buffalo and WFOR (CBS/4) Miami.’
Buffalo Bills fans reveal what they would give up for a Super Bowl win
‘3% said they would give up their own wedding and their own honeymoon.’
Five Takes: Can Bills ‘D’ slow Dolphins speedy ‘O’? Matchup with Poyer awaits
‘If Buffalo is to slow the Miami aerial attack, it will start in the back end, where the Bills’ secondary must cover well enough early in the down to work Tagavailoa off his first read, thus providing the pass rush enough time to impact the game.’