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‘Boettger became a stalwart on the offensive line last season playing at guard on the left side of the line next to Dion Dawkins. He appeared in 15 games for Buffalo, starting 10 of those games until his 2021 season was ended nearly a year ago when he suffered a torn Achilles against the New England Patriots on Dec. 26.’

‘With the win over their division rival and Saturday, paired with losses from both the New York Jets and New England Patriots on Sunday, the Bills have the chance to check off another one of their goals for the 2022 season this Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Bears: An AFC East title.’

‘Allen put the Bills in front in the first half, and later rallied them from behind in the decisive fourth quarter. It was vintage Allen, as he used his arm and legs to make a series of clutch plays.’

‘Kicker Tyler Bass connected on a game-winning 25-yard field goal in the final seconds, while quarterback Josh Allen threw for 304 yards and four touchdowns in the victory. Allen also added 77 yards rushing on 10 carries, including a 44-yard scamper to set up the game-tying touchdown.’

‘Miami had plays that went for 71 yards, 67 yards, and 32 yards. They had three more that went for at least 20 yards. Far too many huge plays. Three of these six went for touchdowns.’

‘Bills linebacker Matt Milano has been removed from the injury report and has no game designation. That means he should be ready to go when the two teams do battle on Saturday night at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.’

‘There’s been a lot made lately about how the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers shut down the Dolphins passing attack. Specifically, playing more press-man coverage, and disrupting their timing. Can the Bills use that blueprint? Will they need to?’

‘On a short week, Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the “Extra Point Show” only ruled out defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, and guard Ryan Bates against Miami. Linebacker Matt Milano was not ruled out and is going to practice Thursday after not practicing the rest of the week. McDermott also said that offensive linemen Ike Boettger continues to get better as his deadline from coming off of PUP is close.’

‘Bills general manager Brandon Beane told reporters on Wednesday prior to practice that it’s possible Beasley could play Saturday night when the Bills host the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium.’

‘To make room on the practice squad for Beasley, the Bills have released second-year wide receiver Marquez Stevenson.’

‘Bates was injured while blocking for quarterback Josh Allen’s third quarter touchdown run. He left the game and didn’t return. He was replaced by Greg Van Roten. It’s unclear when Oliver was injured. He played 50 of a possible 74 snaps on defense.’

‘The punting continued into the second quarter for both sides until the Bills were finally able to get the offense rolling.’

‘One of the problems the Bills have had this season and last is the ability to control the end of close games. This game was no different and saw the Bills have multiple opportunities to end the game. McDermott spoke on the team’s play this game when closing the game out as well as what they need to do moving forward.’

‘”I think we hurt ourselves early on whether it be decisions or a penalty here or there. It put us into some second or third and long situations which we gotta stay out of. I don’t know what we were on third down tonight but I know it wasn’t good. So that’s something we gotta clean up on. Typically during the season we’re good on third downs so credit to those guys they came out and played hard.”‘

‘The Bills came into the game as the best third down team in the league, but were just 2-for-13 (15.4%) against the Jets.’