‘”For us, it comes down to taking the ball away, especially in the critical moments of the game,” Bernard adds. “So you know that’s something that we preach and something that we believe in and something that we’ve been pretty good. I think that’s just the philosophy of who we are.”‘
BillsBeat - September 19, 2025
'A lifelong dream': Ryan Fitzpatrick lookalike contest at the Bills-Dolphins tailgate
‘”He’s Buffalo and he gets it, he’s just loved by all of us,” said Therese Forton-Barnes, Grand Poobah of the Water Buffalo Club, who ran the contest.’
John Murphy: In the end, Dolphins were over-matched
‘The short week was only one of the problems facing the Bills going into the game. With two key defenders, Ed Oliver and Matt Milano, out with injuries, the team was short-staffed. Giving up 5.2 yards a carry and 10 of 15 third downs are also problems that must be addressed moving forward.’
This date in Bills stadium history: Sept. 19
‘2022 — Bills 41, Titans 7 — After kicking off the season with a statement win on the road against the reigning Super Bowl champion L.A. Rams, the Bills returned to prime time for a triumphant home opener on Monday Night Football. Stefon Diggs caught three of Josh Allen’s four touchdown passes, Allen passed for 317 yards before sitting out the fourth quarter, Matt Milano returned an interception for a touchdown, and the Bills held Derrick Henry to 25 yards rushing. Micah Hyde would sustain a neck injury late in the game that ended his season, but Dane Jackson turned out to be OK after injuring his neck and being taken off the field in an ambulance.’
Bills beat Dolphins after late penalty sparks game-winning drive
‘Most fans probably didn’t expect to see the Buffalo Bills tied late, but only four days after a road win, an AFC East rivalry matchup lived up to its historical billing.’
Carucci Take2: Bills’ 3-0 start looks good in the present, but what does it say about the future?
‘The future says something else. It says the Bills have some flaws that their perfect record can’t hide. It says they have some issues, which also surfaced in their previous two games, that could cause them to stumble, once again, in January.’
Josh Allen wears teen's custom cap supporting sickle cell awareness at Bills-Dolphins game
‘As part of his ongoing partnership with Oishei Children’s Hospital, Allen will wear a custom-designed 9FORTY Billustration Team Cap created by 15-year-old MaKenzie, a patient living with sickle cell anemia.’
Bills stay undefeated with primetime win against Dolphins
‘On first down at the Bills 21-yard line, Tagovailoa had his eyes on Waddle. As he passed to the receiver, though, linebacker Terrel Bernard stepped in front for the interception and the Bills’ only takeaway of the game.’
Thad Brown: Bills captain as hero leaves lasting impact
‘“You might ask for everybody to make a play, but when you have that ‘C’ on your chest, that’s who everybody’s looking for,” linebacker Shaq Thompson said. “Everybody looks for Josh (Allen) to make that play. Everybody looks for TB to make that play on defense. It’s a type of pressure they can handle.”’
Bills improve to 3-0 with win over Miami
‘The Dolphins marched down the field, picking up 42 yards on eight plays before Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left in the game.’
‘A team effort’; Bills players speak about key moments in 31-21 win against Dolphins
‘“It takes a full team effort. It’s hard to win in this league every week as a good team, an explosive offense,” Bernard said. “So to come out here on Thursday night on a short week and get it done, it feels good.”’
Bills 31, Dolphins 21 | Final score, game recap + highlights
‘With the game tied 21-21 and less than eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, QB Josh Allen connected with WR Khalil Shakir on a 15-yard touchdown for a go-ahead score. It marked Allen’s third touchdown of the night and the 200th passing TD of his career. On the ensuing series, Bills LB Terrel Bernard picked off Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa with 3:06 remaining to seal the victory.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Dolphins | Week 3 TNF
‘Bills tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Jackson Hawes were major contributors in Buffalo’s primetime win, each recording a touchdown in the first half.’
From the Locker Room | Bills' captains make key plays in Week 3 win over Dolphins
‘”The Dolphins played a real good game and our guys made a couple more plays,” head coach Sean McDermott said after the game. “I thought the grit, the mental toughness of our football team was on display throughout the game, in particular the fourth quarter.”‘
BillsBeat - September 18, 2025
Inside the Bills: 'Less is more' approach to short weeks has led to great success
‘Still, the Bills have performed quite well on the shortest amount of rest teams can receive, going 5-1 on Thursday night after a Sunday game under McDermott. After losing to the Jets on a Thursday in 2017, McDermott’s first season, the Bills have run off five straight victories with Josh Allen as their quarterback – including a 31-10 demolition of the Dolphins in Week 2 of the 2024 season.’