Buffalo Bills Defeat Miami Dolphins 31-21, Josh Allen Achieves Historic Touchdown Mark
The Buffalo Bills secured a 31-21 victory over the Miami Dolphins, improving to 3-0. Josh Allen threw three touchdowns, surpassing 200 career passing touchdowns, while Terrel Bernard's interception sealed the win.
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Overview
- The Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-21, maintaining a perfect 3-0 season record with a strong performance.
- Quarterback Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, accumulating 213 passing yards and surpassing 200 career passing touchdowns, breaking a record previously held by Patrick Mahomes.
- Linebacker Terrel Bernard secured the Bills' victory by intercepting Tua Tagovailoa's pass, contributing significantly to the team's defensive effort.
- Running back James Cook rushed for 108 yards and scored a 2-yard touchdown, becoming the first player in 36 games to exceed 100 rushing yards against Miami.
- This win marks the Bills' 14th victory in 15 meetings against the Dolphins, extending their winning streak to seven consecutive games against their division rival.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the Buffalo Bills' "dominance" and the Miami Dolphins' "spiraling" performance. They highlight Dolphins' "miscues and a lack of discipline" as key factors in their 0-3 start, leading to questions about coach Mike McDaniel's job security. This collective editorial choice creates a narrative of a clear victor and a team in decline.
"The Dolphins are now 0-3 on the 2025 season."
USA TODAY"The Bills are 3-0 for the second year in a row and fourth time since 2017, and Buffalo’s won 13 consecutive regular-season home games, the longest active home winning streak in the NFL."
USA TODAY"The Bills have now won 14 of 15 meetings over the Dolphins, and seven straight, including playoffs."
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FAQ
Josh Allen surpassed 200 career passing touchdowns, breaking the record previously held by Patrick Mahomes.
Linebacker Terrel Bernard secured the win by intercepting a pass from Tua Tagovailoa, significantly impacting the defensive effort.
James Cook rushed for 108 yards and scored a 2-yard touchdown, becoming the first player in 36 games to rush for over 100 yards against Miami.
This victory marked the Bills' 14th win in the last 15 meetings against the Dolphins and extended their winning streak to seven consecutive games against this division rival.
The Miami Dolphins began the season with an 0-3 record, struggling on defense and offense, while the Buffalo Bills improved to a perfect 3-0 record with a strong start.
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