This evening on “Thursday Night Football,” the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins are set to renew their rivalry within the AFC East after both teams secured impressive come-from-behind wins in the opening week of the 2024 NFL season.

Quarterback Josh Allen, who boasts an impressive 11-2 record against the Dolphins, played a pivotal role by scoring four touchdowns, leading the Bills to a comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals, finishing 34-28. Meanwhile, the Dolphins also faced a two-touchdown deficit against the Jacksonville Jaguars but managed to clinch a thrilling last-second 20-17 victory.

Earlier this year, both teams met at Hard Rock Stadium, where the Bills came out on top in a game pivotal for the AFC East title. This encounter in Week 18 solidified the Bills’ position as the AFC’s No. 2 playoff seed, while the Dolphins, who entered the playoffs as a wild-card team, faced the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, in an icy Arrowhead Stadium, ultimately losing. The Bills’ season also ended the following week at the hands of the Chiefs.

With both teams aiming for a playoff spot, the stakes are high as they clash on Thursday night for an early advantage in the division.

Stay tuned to YSL News Sports for real-time updates, scores, highlights, and in-depth analysis throughout the Bills-Dolphins showdown. Keep following along.

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Bills vs. Dolphins score

• Bills: 24
• Dolphins: 10

First quarter

Bills touchdown (9:49) — James Cook, 17-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass extra point)

Dolphins touchdown (3:21) — De’Von Achane, 5-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders extra point)

Second quarter

Bills field goal (12:41) — Tyler Bass, 43 yards

Bills touchdown (6:25) — James Cook, 1-yard run (Tyler Bass extra point)

Bills touchdown (3:36) — James Cook, 49-yard run (Tyler Bass extra point)

Dolphins field goal (0:04) — Jason Sanders, 34 yards

➤ Game stats

James Cook, turnovers boost Bills in first half vs. Dolphins

If you picked Bills running back James Cook for your fantasy football team this weekend, you’re likely smiling.

Cook has been instrumental, scoring all three of the Bills’ touchdowns, aiding them to a 24-10 halftime lead over the Dolphins. He has amassed 60 rushing yards alongside 17 receiving yards, contributing one touchdown through the air and two rushing touchdowns. This remarkable performance ties for the most touchdowns scored by a Bills player in a single half.

The Dolphins’ first half was marred by turnovers, as Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions, leading to 10 gifted points for the Bills. Tagovailoa completed 13 of his 18 passes, totaling 97 yards and one touchdown, alongside the two interceptions.

In contrast, Josh Allen excelled, completing 9 of 13 passes for 108 yards and one touchdown. — Cydney Henderson

Bills 24, Dolphins 7: Fourth-down stop triggers long James Cook touchdown run

The Dolphins were on a promising offensive series before Ed Oliver made a crucial sack.

Facing fourth-and-1 on the Bills’ 45-yard line, Tua Tagovailoa was taken down by Oliver for a 6-yard loss, as Oliver applied immediate pressure.

The Bills then regained possession and scored in a single play.

Josh Allen handed the ball to James Cook, who exploited a gap and sprinted for a 49-yard touchdown. This marks Cook’s longest run of the season, enhancing his total to three touchdowns in this match.

The Bills now lead 24-7 with 3:36 left in the half. — Tyler Dragon

Bills 17, Dolphins 7: James Cook increases Buffalo’s lead

The Bills have extended their lead over the Dolphins to double digits. James Cook found the end zone easily with a 1-yard touchdown concluding an 85-yard drive.

This drive was bolstered by an unnecessary roughness penalty against Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer, who previously played for the Bills from 2017 to 2023. This infraction advanced the Bills from their own 35-yard line to midfield after Poyer led with his helmet on a tackle against Bills receiver Khalil Shakir.

A significant 33-yard pass completion from Josh Allen to Ty Johnson set up the touchdown run by Cook. — Cydney Henderson

Bills 10, Dolphins 7: Tua Tagovailoa’s second interception results in Buffalo field goal

So far, the Bills have capitalized on their turnovers for all 10 of their points.

After the Bills’ defense forced another turnover which gave them solid field position, the offense gained one first down before stalling at Miami’s 25-yard line. This led to a successful 43-yard field goal by Tyler Bass.

The score stands at 10-7 in favor of the Bills with 12:41 to go in the second quarter. — Tyler Dragon

Tua Tagovailoa intercepted for the second time

Tua Tagovailoa has suffered another interception.

Though the first interception was somewhat a fluke, as his pass was deflected by a receiver, the second interception was clearly on Tagovailoa. On first-and-10 from the 29-yard line, his throw intended for WR Robbie Chosen was intercepted by Bills cornerback Christian Benford, who returned it six yards to Miami’s 44-yard line.

This marks the first instance of Tagovailoa throwing two interceptions in the first quarter across his 55-game career. The Dolphins defense managed to limit the Bills to a 43-yard field goal, meaning all 10 of the Bills’ points have resulted from turnovers. — Cydney Henderson

Bills 7, Dolphins 7: Tua Tagovailoa rebounds after early interception

The game reached a tie at 7-7 after a successful 10-play, 70-yard scoring drive.

Achane played a pivotal role in this touchdown drive, carrying the ball four times, including a notable 14-yard run. The drive concluded with Achane catching a short pass from Tagovailoa and completing a 5-yard dash into the end zone for a touchdown.

During the first quarter, Achane accumulated seven touches, totaling 31 yards from scrimmage, along with a touchdown. — Tyler Dragon

Bills 7, Dolphins 0: Buffalo Takes Advantage of Turnover

The Buffalo Bills benefited from great field position following a turnover.

Starting at the 37-yard line, the Bills managed to gain one first down but faced a fourth-and-3 at Miami’s 17-yard line.

Opting to go for it instead of settling for a field goal, Josh Allen connected with RB James Cook on a short pass that Cook turned into a 17-yard touchdown, putting the Bills ahead 7-0 with 9:49 remaining in the first quarter. — Tyler Dragon

Bills Pick Off Tua Tagovailoa on Miami’s First Possession

Miami’s opening possession ended in a turnover.

On a third-and-13 situation from the 39-yard line, Tua Tagovailoa’s pass aimed at WR Grant DuBose was intercepted by Bills CB Ja’Marcus Ingram, who returned it 23 yards to Miami’s 37-yard line.

It seemed that DuBose was not prepared for Tagovailoa’s pass, which deflected off his shoulder pads, landing in Ingram’s hands. — Tyler Dragon

Tyreek Hill Discusses ‘Traumatic’ Police Incident

Tyreek Hill has shared his experience regarding a “traumatic” police encounter that left him detained and handcuffed on the ground.

In an interview conducted by reporter Taylor Rooks and aired on Amazon Prime before the Dolphins’ Thursday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills, Hill opened up about being forcefully removed from his vehicle during a standard traffic stop in Miami just four days earlier. — Cydney Henderson

Kickoff Time for Bills vs. Dolphins

The Bills will face the Dolphins at 8:15 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium, located in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Viewing Options for Bills vs. Dolphins

The matchup between the Bills and Dolphins will be exclusively available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and will only be broadcast in local markets.

The broadcast will feature play-by-play commentary from Al Michaels and analysis from Kirk Herbstreit, along with sideline reporting by Kaylee Hartung and rules insights from Terry McAulay.

For the pregame, halftime, and postgame segments, Charissa Thompson will host, joined by former NFL players Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman, and Andrew Whitworth as analysts. Taylor Rooks will serve as the main reporter for Prime Video’s coverage of “Thursday Night Football.”

Injuries: Bills vs. Dolphins

Running back De’Von Achane, who was initially questionable due to an ankle injury, is active for the game. However, running back Raheem Mostert has been ruled out due to a chest injury.

For the Bills, starting defensive back Taron Johnson will also not participate in Thursday night’s game.

Inactives for the Bills:

• CB Taron Johnson
• LB Joe Andreessen
• LB Edefuan Ulofoshio
• DE Javon Solomon
• OT Ryan Van Demark
• DE Dawuane Smoot

Inactives for the Dolphins:

• CB Ethan Bonner
• RB Raheem Mostert
• LB Channing Tindall
• LB Mohamed Kamara
• OL Andrew Meyer
• WR Malik Washington

Dolphins Will Wear Throwback Uniforms

For this game against the Bills, the Dolphins will don throwback uniforms featuring their classic helmet logo, aqua jerseys, and white pants, reminiscent of their illustrious 1970s era.

These throwback uniforms will also be worn during their Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. — Jim Reineking

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Tyreek Hill Poised to Outperform Legendary Players

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill recorded seven receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown in the first week. This performance brought his career total to 22 games with at least 125 receiving yards and a touchdown reception. If Hill achieves at least 125 yards and a touchdown catch on Thursday, he will eclipse Hall of Famers Calvin Johnson and Randy Moss, moving into third place for the most such games among players in their first nine NFL seasons. — Tyler Dragon

Josh Allen Aiming for Historical Achievement

In Week 1, Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, marking his 37th career game with both a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown. Should Allen accomplish this feat against the Dolphins, he will break the record set by Cam Newton for the most games with both types of touchdowns in a player’s first seven NFL seasons. — Tyler Dragon

Josh Allen’s Success Against the Dolphins

Since Josh Allen became the Bills’ starting quarterback in 2018, the team has found significant success against their rivals from Miami.

Allen boasts an impressive 11-2 record in 13 encounters with the Dolphins, including playoff games. In those matchups, he has consistently performed well, throwing for two or more touchdowns and over 300 yards in each of the last five games.

Last season, the Bills won both of their meetings with the Dolphins, one of which was a decisive Week 18 matchup for the division title. Additionally, in the 2022 playoffs, the Bills eliminated the Dolphins with a tight 34-31 victory. — Jim Reineking

Bills vs. Dolphins: Betting Odds and Predictions

The Dolphins are favored to beat the Bills according to the BetMGM NFL odds. If you’re interested in betting, explore the top mobile sports betting applications that offer NFL betting promotions for 2024.

• Spread: Dolphins (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Dolphins (-145); Bills (+120)
• Over/Under: 48.5

Expert predictions for the upcoming game:

• Jarrett Bell: Dolphins
• Chris Bumbaca: Dolphins
• Nate Davis: Dolphins
• Tyler Dragon: Dolphins
• Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Bills
• Lorenzo Reyes: Bills

Dolphins’ Playoff Hopes Rely on Matchup with Bills

The Miami Dolphins aim to break their long-standing streak without a playoff win when they face off against the Buffalo Bills Thursday night.

The Bills have consistently posed challenges for the Dolphins in recent years, making this AFC East rivalry rather one-sided over the last five years. A victory in this “Thursday Night Football” matchup could significantly boost the Dolphins’ chances of clinching the division title. — Chris Bumbaca

Dolphins vs. Bills: A Historical Overview

The rivalry between the Bills and the Dolphins dates back to 1966 when the Dolphins joined the American Football League as an expansion team.

The Dolphins have a narrow lead in the all-time series, with a record of 62 wins, 58 losses, and 1 tie, though the Bills have won 4 out of 5 playoff encounters.

Throughout the 1970s, the Dolphins dominated the series, finishing the decade with a perfect record of 20-0 against the Bills. The teams first met in the playoffs during the 1990 NFL season as the Bills headed towards their initial Super Bowl appearance. Two years later, the Bills triumphed over the Dolphins in the 1992 AFC championship game, marking the most notable clash between them. — Jim Reineking

Week 2 NFL Picks, Predictions, and Odds

• Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins
• Las Vegas Raiders at Baltimore Ravens
• Los Angeles Chargers at Carolina Panthers
• New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions
• Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers
• Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars
• San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings
• Seattle Seahawks at New England Patriots
• New York Jets at Tennessee Titans
• New York Giants at Washington Commanders
• Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals
• Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs
• Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos
• Chicago Bears at Houston Texans
• Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles