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‘In terms of the big picture perspective this game changed nothing for me. I still think the Bills will win the division and are a Super Bowl contender. Going into the game I felt Miami was the second best team in the division and would be good enough to make the playoffs. I still feel that way.’

‘The Bills’ lack of composure in one-score games is incredibly alarming for a Super Bowl contender. You see Allen with those red, rosy cheeks and immediately my blood pressure begins to rise.’

‘”I thought our training staff did a great job. Guys were going down, some of it heat related, some of it other injury related. Just real proud of the guys,” said McDermott with the media following the loss. “I know we didn’t get the result that we all came down here for. I think we learned something about our team today, that’s for sure. I’m proud of the guys and the way they battled and the effort they gave us.”‘

‘While Allen passed for 400 yards flat and two touchdowns, he also coughed up the ball three times, losing one of his fumbles. In addition, Buffalo could not capitalize on a number of situations that could have put the game out of reach much sooner.’

‘The Bills had a 17-14 lead with 11:37 left in the game, and had Miami facing a 3rd down and 22 from their own 48 yard line. Tua Tagovailoa hit Jaylen Waddle for a 45-yard gain, down to the Bills 7-yard line. Damar Hamlin and Jaquan Johnson were in coverage on the backend. There’s no reason that should happen, but it did, the Dolphins scored a touchdown, and never gave the lead back.’

‘Of the many things that make this loss so tough, I think the most frustrating part of it is despite a huge helping of adversity, the Bills were the better team and dominated the game. 90 plays to only 39 for Miami. Yards were 497 to 212 in favor of Buffalo.’

‘According to Hyde’s agent Jack Bechta, the Second-Team All-Pro safety will miss the remainder of the 2022 NFL season. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport adds further that Hyde suffered a herniated disk in his neck.’

‘Meanwhile, the Bills have officially signed defensive tackles Brandin Bryant and Prince Emili from the practice squad to the active roster. In addition, the team has elevated offensive lineman Greg Mancz and defensive back Ja’Marcus Ingram for Sunday’s game.’

‘With so many secondary players banged up for the Bills, it will be even more critical to get to Tagovailoa and not allow him to launch the ball downfall to his speedsters. The Bills have done an excellent job of getting pressure with their front four this season, and not needing to blitz. That would be the ideal scenario again Sunday so they can keep more defenders in coverage. If they can continue to get home with four it will go along way in not allowing as many opportunities for the Dolphins passing game to get going.’

‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced Friday morning on WGR that safety Micah Hyde (neck), defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (hamstring) and cornerback Dane Jackson (neck) would all miss Sunday’s contest in South Florida. Then after practice, it was revealed that defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle) was going to miss his second-straight game.’

‘“It’s never a good time to be missing guys. That said, we have confidence in the guys that are going to be asked to step up and fill those gaps, whether it’s in their position or other positions,” McDermott said with Sal Capaccio and Joe DiBiase.’

‘Prior to the chilly and rainy practice just outside the ADPRO Sports Training Center, head coach Sean McDermott informed the media that four players would not be participating, including both starting safeties Micah Hyde (neck) and Jordan Poyer (foot), as well as starting cornerback Dane Jackson (neck) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (hamstring).’

‘Rookies Christian Benford and Kaiir Elam have been alternating for two games opposite Jackson. If Jackson can’t play on Sunday, both rookies would have to start.’

‘Hart will be next eligible to play for the Bills on Sunday, Oct. 2 when they travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens.’

‘McDermott said it’s still too early to give more of an evaluation on the injured players, and said the team will take it “day-by-day” with each.’