Bills Q&A: What was wrong in first half? How big is gap between teams? By Mark Gaughan News Sports Reporter Oct 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2021 Updated Jan 17, 2024 0 Josh Allen celebrates his touchdown during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. James P. McCoy / Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Mark Gaughan News Sports Reporter Here’s the big-picture analysis of the Buffalo Bills’ 26-11 victory against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday:kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^3F772=@?6HD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^ffega5f_\b2gf\``64\h5b5\cb4ec_5fe_f4Qmq:==D ae[ s@=A9:?D ``i w@H :E 92AA6?65[ DE2CD @7 E96 82>6[ <6J A=2JDk^2mk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m(92E H2D HC@?8 H:E9 E96 q:==D’ @776?D6 :? 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