Report Card: Defense once again easily passes test against Miami's woeful offense By Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter Oct 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2021 Updated Jan 17, 2022 0 Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs liked what he saw from outside linebacker Matt Milano on this play Sunday. James P. McCoy / Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter Grading the Buffalo Bills in their 26-11 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Highmark Stadium …kAmkDEC@?8m#F??:?8 82>6i r\k^DEC@?8mk^AmkAm(92E CF??:?8 82>6n s6G:? $:?8=6E2CJ 2?5 +24< |@DD 4@>3:?65 7@C 2 H9@=6 3F?49 @7 ?@E9:?8[ H:E9 $:?8=6E2CJ 82:?:?8 ag J2C5D @? D6G6? 42CC:6D 2?5 |@DD 82:?:?8 `h J2C5D @? 6:89E 42CC:6D] $:?8=6E2CJ 925 2 `b\J2C5 82:?] ~E96C E92? 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Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver reaping rewards of strong Sunday, with more to come Oliver was a big part of stifling the Miami Dolphins and of the Buffalo Bills' continuing effort against the run, as he continues to be make a…
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Game day stretches all weekend for Bills fans in the camper lot One fan says about RV tailgating: “It’s like falling asleep next to the tree and waking up there Christmas morning.”
Josh Allen credits Phil Mickelson for Bills' second-half turnaround, victory against Dolphins Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ offense showed up for less than a half against the worst defense in the NFL, in a frightful performance that was …
Bills Q&A: What was wrong in first half? How big is gap between teams? Here’s the big-picture analysis of the Buffalo Bills’ 26-11 victory against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
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