‘He is patient, smooth and agile, a running style that caused scouts to mistake him as too finesse-oriented to become an every-down workhorse. Underestimate Cook, though, and he’ll run through you. He didn’t learn over the past four seasons with the Bills how to pack a punch, either. The intensity on game days took root while he was a wide-eyed Miami kid with a dream to become an NFL star.’
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4 keys for the Buffalo Bills to notch their second win this season over the Miami Dolphins
‘The Buffalo Bills have six opening-drive touchdowns in eight games this season. The two outliers were a fumble against the Patriots and a field goal against the Panthers. The Bills will want to put away the Miami Dolphins as quickly as possible. Miami (2-7) is a team in freefall, but Bills head coach Sean McDermott is more internally focused. “Yeah, we can’t control any of that,” he said of Miami. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to get ourselves ready to go, and our level of play, as I said before, is what matters most, and what impacts that the most is how we prepare during the week and how we handle ourselves.”’
Bills numbers to know: 4 trends to watch when Buffalo faces Miami
‘354 – The Bills’ Khalil Shakir ranks second among NFL wide receivers in yards after the catch (354), trailing only the Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase (411). Shakir has: caught at least five passes in four of the past five games, totaling 278 yards and two touchdowns during that span. The Dolphins rank 22nd in the NFL in yards allowed after the catch (1,018).’
Bills-Dolphins: Who you got? Buffalo News writers make their predictions for Sunday's game
‘I say the Dolphins keep this closer than it probably should be. Bills, 30-20.’
Bills Mailbag: How much heat should Brandon Beane be taking for failing to swing a trade?
‘One big concern for me is the extensions that Beane gave out this offseason and the return on investment he’s seen. James Cook has been worth the money and then some. After a slow start, Greg Rousseau has come on and Khalil Shakir has been steady as always, but both Christian Benford and Terrel Bernard are not giving the team what it needs.’
Bills vs Dolphins prediction, keys to game as Buffalo eyes division lead
‘Sal’s prediction: Bills 30, Dolphins 17.’
What channel is Bills-Dolphins NFL game on? Start time, schedule, how to watch, streaming
‘Once upon a time the Bills-Dolphins rivalry drew massive ratings for NBC when that network was the home of the AFC in the 1980s and 1990s as the Jim Kelly vs. Dan Marino showdowns were every bit as important as the modern-day Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes games.’
Sunday's Miami Coverage
‘Expectation doesn’t change.’ Can the hobbled Dolphins defense limit the Bills? (Miami Herald)
Kelly: Mike McDaniel’s equally at fault for floundering Dolphins | Opinion (Miami Herald)
Dolphins fill open roster and elevate two. Another trade report, Achane fallout (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Chop Robinson ruled out vs. Bills; Miami shakes up roster’s tight ends (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Through all that’s going on around the Dolphins, they have a game to play vs. Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dave Hyde: Winning wasn’t a Dolphins priority this week — but it is for McDaniel starting now (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Things to watch for: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Who has the edge? Dolphins vs. Bills, two AFC East foes going in different directions (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Game time: Fast facts, odds, injury report for Dolphins vs. Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Will Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel? Contract info, record as Miami coach (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins predictions vs. Buffalo Bills point to long day for Tua Tagovailoa (Palm Beach Post)
The Dolphins take to the field against the Bills, despite their weakened defense. Can they pull off an upset this Sunday at home? (El Nuevo Herald)
Mike McDaniel reveals why Dolphins had lackluster NFL trade deadline (The Sporting News)
Dolphins Make Roster Moves (MiamiDolphins.com)
Game Preview: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
How to Watch, Stream & Listen: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
Josh Allen, Elijah Moore fined for touchdown celebration against Chiefs
‘Allen was fined $14,491 and Moore was fined $13,888 for what the league called a “violent gesture,” per multiple reports. The two appeared to make a throat-slashing gesture after clapping hands.’
Josh Allen Fined Over Finger-Gun Gesture After Touchdown vs. Chiefs
‘The gestures came after Allen rushed for a one-yard touchdown in the third quarter to put Buffalo up 27–13. Allen and Moore’s fines come amid a league-wide crackdown on violent gestures of all types, no matter how inoffensive they may appear in context.’
Bills' Josh Allen, Elijah Moore handed punishments ahead of Week 10 game vs. Dolphins
‘Based on the video, it looks as though Allen and Moore did a quick throat slash — but clearly it wasn’t quick enough and the NFL still caught it on video.’
Opinion: Bills at Dolphins: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘The Dolphins are having a tough season. They are 2-7. They fired their general manager a little over a week ago. They just traded one of their top defensive players. They have a couple key injuries. Bills fans will be taking over their stadium. If the Bills can jump on them quickly, they’ll know they are in for a long day and may check-out. But if Buffalo gives them any life and hope early, it could be a much more competitive game throughout. The Bills need to make sure that doesn’t happen.’
How to watch, stream and listen to Bills vs. Dolphins on Sunday
‘Andrew Catalon will be the play-by-play man with Charles Davis and Jason McCourty handling color commentary, and AJ Ross as the sideline reporter.’
Today in Bills stadium history: Nov. 9
‘1986 — Bills 16, Steelers 12 — “Where else would you rather be than right here, right now?” Marv Levy encouraged the Bills before his debut game as Buffalo’s coach. The team responded with gritty effort on a very windy Sunday with 72,000 fans in the stadium. Rob Riddick rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown, Jim Kelly threw a TD pass to Andre Reed, and the Bills defense held the Steelers to 185 yards and 11 first downs on 13 drives. Buffalo possessed the ball for over 36 minutes and Rodney Bellinger sealed the victory with an interception at the goal line. Following the first of Levy’s franchise record 182 regular season victories, Kelly praised his new coach declaring, “it’s a new atmosphere around here now.”’
Carucci Take 2: Despite no trades, Bills have the goods to keep rolling
‘The roll should continue against the hapless, 2-7 Dolphins. It’s also reasonable to think the Bills could create some momentum through the balance of their schedule, provided they can maintain the form they found on both sides of the ball against a Chiefs team that been on the rise since a 1-2 start. There is plenty to like about the Bills, including the fact they lead the NFL in total offense (averaging 385.5 yards per game) and time of possession differential (6:51).’