TNF Week 2: Underdog Buffalo Bills @ confident Miami Dolphins

The Buffalo Bills travel down to South Beach to take on the Miami Dolphins in a pivotal Week 2 matchup on Thursday Night Football.

This rivalry game between two AFC East juggernauts comes at a pivotal time for both teams, who are coming off comeback wins in week 1. The Bills mustered a 34-28 win after trailing the Arizona Cardinals 17-3 with minutes left in the second quarter of the game. The Dolphins defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17 on a Jason Sanders 52-yard field goal to win the game. In this article, we will provide you with an overview and keys to the game for the Bills and Dolphins matchup on TNF.

Last Ten Matchups

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The overall series in the last team matchup is that the Bills have won nine out of the last ten games. The Bills swept the Dolphins in 2023.

Jordan Poyer vs. Bills

After spending seven seasons in Buffalo alongside fellow safety Micah Hyde, the Buffalo Bills decided it was time to go in another direction with the franchise and released Jordan Poyer as part of a cap savings move. The 33-year-old was coming off a season in which he had over 100 tackles for the fourth time in his career. Poyer finished his illustrious seven-year career in Buffalo with 682 tackles, 22 interceptions, and 11 sacks.

The Miami Dolphins signed Poyer to a one-year, $2 million contract to give them tips on how to beat Josh Allen. Poyer will be tasked with preventing Allen from utilizing his legs in this game.

Miami Dolphins Offense Versus Bills Pass Defense

Last week against the Arizona Cardinals, DE Greg Rousseau recorded his best game as a professional with six tackles and three sacks. The Bills hope that Rousseau can replicate the same performance against the Dolphins offensive line. Taking Tua Tagovailoa to the ground is never an easy task; however, it is certainly important for the Buffalo Bills to put pressure on Rousseau. Allowing Tua opportunities to sit back in the pocket while looking for WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle is a recipe for disaster for the Bills. Get your popcorn ready to see who gets to Tua in this TNF matchup.

Final Thoughts on TNF Matchup

This TNF matchup is going to be an excellent one to watch between two teams who very well could be fighting for the AFC East at the end of the season. The turnover margin is going to be one of the biggest keys to victory for the Buffalo Bills. The game comes down to how Josh Allen takes care of the ball. Using the running backs and dictating the time of possession back will be crucial for the Bills to leave Hard Rock Stadium with a win.

TNF score predictions: Buffalo Bills 27; Miami Dolphins 21

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Article originally written by Brett McDurfee