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NFL Playoffs: Dolphins vs Bills Preview

Dolphins vs Bills

The 7th-seeded Miami Dolphins (9-8) will face the 2nd-seeded Buffalo Bills (13-3) on Super Wild Card Weekend. This game will be available on CBS and Paramount+ at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 15.

The Dolphins will be playing without their starting QB, Tua Tagovailoa, and will rely on Rookie QB Skylar Thompson. Another potential blow on the injury front is Raheem Mostert, who broke his thumb during the Dolphins week 18 game vs the Jets.

The Bills should be playing inspired football for injured safety Damar Hamlin. The Bills are currently on a 7-game win streak entering this matchup. This was the Bills 3rd consecutive AFC East Title. Outside of Hamlin, the Bills look to enter this matchup with the core of their team available.

The Dolphins won the week 3 matchup at home vs the Bills 21-19. The Bills won the week 15 matchup at home vs the Dolphins 32-29.

  • Bills vs. Dolphins spread: Buffalo -13.5
  • Bills vs. Dolphins over/under: 43.5 points
  • Bills vs. Dolphins money line: Buffalo -900, Miami +600

Overall Stat Leaders

Passing

  • Josh Allen – 359 completions on 567 attempts (63.3%) for 4,283 yards, 35 TDs, and 14 INTs. Allen was sacked 33 times.
  • *Tua Tagovailoa – 259 completions on 400 attempts (64.8%) for 3,548 yards, 25 TDs, and 8 INTs. Tagovailoa was sacked 21 times.
    • *Officially ruled out for game @ Bills
  • Skylar Thompson – 60 completions on 105 attempts (57.1%) for 534 yards, 1 TD, and 3 INTs. Thompson was sacked 6 times.

Rushing

  • **Raheem Mostert – 181 attempts for 891 yards and 3 TDs.
    • **Potentially out for game @Bills due to broken thumb
  • Devin Singletary – 177 attempts for 819 yards and 5 TDs. Singletary also lost 3 fumbles
  • Josh Allen – 124 attempts for 762 yards and 7 TDs. Allen also lost 2 fumbles.

Receiving

  • Tyreek Hill – 119 receptions for 1,710 yards and 7 TDs.
  • Stefon Diggs – 108 receptions for 1,429 yards and 11 TDs.
  • Jaylen Waddle – 75 receptions for 1,356 yards and 8 TDs.
  • Gabe Davis – 48 receptions for 836 yards and 7 TDs.
  • Dawson Knox – 48 receptions for 517 yards and 6 TDs.
  • Isaiah McKenzie – 42 receptions for 423 yards and 4 TDs.

Offensive Numbers

Total Offense

  • Bills ranked #2 overall (413.6 yards/game)
  • Dolphins ranked #6 overall (364.5 yards/game)

Passing Offense

  • Dolphins ranked #4 overall (265.4 yards/game)
  • Bills ranked #7 overall (258.1 yards/game)

Rushing Offense

  • Bills ranked #7 overall (139.5 yards/game)
  • Dolphins ranked #25 overall (99.2 yards/game)

Scoring Offense

  • Bills ranked #2 overall (29.2 points/game)
  • Dolphins ranked #11 overall (23.4 points/game)

Defensive Numbers

Total Defense

  • Bills ranked #6 overall (319.1 yards/game)
  • Dolphins ranked #18 overall (337.8 yards/game)

Passing Defense

  • Bills ranked #15 overall (214.6 yards/game)
  • Dolphins ranked #27 overall (234.8 yards/game)

Rushing Defense

  • Dolphins ranked #4 overall (103.0 yards/game)
  • Bills ranked #5 overall (104.6 yards/game)

Points Allowed Defense

  • Bills ranked #2 overall (17.9 points/game)
  • Dolphins ranked #24 overall (23.5 points/game)