Bills 31-21 Dolphins: Allen accounts for 3 TDs as Buffalo moves to 3-0
FINAL: Bills 31, Dolphins 21. Allen 22-31, 275 yards, 2 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD. Cook 89 rushing yards. Tagovailoa 242 passing yards.
Bills 31, Dolphins 21
Why this one matters: Buffalo moved to 3-0 atop the AFC East on Sunday afternoon with a 31-21 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen put on another commanding performance for Sean McDermott's squad, completing 22 of 31 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns while adding a five-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. James Cook added 89 yards on 18 carries to control the clock.
Miami kept pressure through Tua Tagovailoa, who threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns to Jaylen Waddle. But Buffalo's defense made the critical plays down the stretch, securing an interception in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory and leave Miami at 1-2.
The stakes
Buffalo improves to 3-0 to take sole possession of first place in the AFC East, while Miami falls to 1-2.
The rivalry angle
Buffalo's dominance at Highmark Stadium continues as Allen earns his eighth home win over Miami.
Players who could decide it
Leads 2-0 Buffalo into their second home game at new Highmark Stadium after totaling 5 TDs against Detroit.
Directs Miami's high-speed aerial attack alongside Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
Did you know?
- !Josh Allen has accounted for nine total touchdowns in Buffalo's first two games of 2026.
- !Bills and Dolphins meet for the 122nd time in franchise history.
- !Kickoff Sunday 27 September at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
Head to head
Buffalo has won seven of the last eight meetings against Miami in Orchard Park.
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