{"id":1211,"date":"2023-10-01T12:07:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T16:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=1211"},"modified":"2023-10-01T12:07:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T16:07:39","slug":"game-notes-miami-dolphins-at-buffalo-bills-1-oct-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/game-notes-miami-dolphins-at-buffalo-bills-1-oct-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Notes: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (1-Oct-23)"},"content":{"rendered":"\nIt’s a AFC East divisional test, the 3-0 Miami Dolphins<\/a> lock up with the 2-1 Buffalo Bills<\/a> on Sunday with kickoff at 1:00PM ET. They last met with the Bills upending the Dolphins 32-29<\/a> last year on Saturday, December 17. Of late, the Bills hold the edge 8-2 in their latest head-to-head meetings.<\/p>\n

And the Bills have compiled a 9-1 mark over their last 10 games. <\/p>\n

The Dolphins have won their last 4 games, they have also won their last 2 games on the road. <\/p>\n

The Bills have won their last 2 games, and they have also won their last 5 games at home. <\/p>\n

In the odds, the Bills are 2.5 point favorites. The over\/under currently sits at 53.5. The Dolphins are 7-3-0 against the spread. <\/p>\n

The Dolphins are paced by Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> who has thrown for 1,024 yards, 8 td passes with 2 interceptions this year. Raheem Mostert<\/a> has barreled for 240 yards with 6 TDs. Tyreek Hill<\/a> has 25 receptions for 412 yards and 4 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Bills are paced by Josh Allen<\/a> who has thrown for 728 yards, 5 td passes with 4 interceptions this year. James Cook<\/a> has rushed for 267 yards with 0 TDs. Stefon Diggs<\/a> has 25 catches for 279 yards and 1 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Dolphins are the team to beat in the AFC East while the Bills are in 2nd in the AFC East.<\/p>\n

Tua Tagovailoa is 1-4 as a starter against the Bills. Josh Allen is 16-4 in his last 20 starts. Josh Allen is 8-2 against the Dolphins as a starter. <\/p>\n

Both competitors rank among the best on the offensive side of the ball. The Bills are listed among the tops on the defensive side of the ball at present in the league. <\/p>\n

The Dolphins come in off a victory over the Denver Broncos 70-20, and the Bills arrive after a strong showing against the Washington Commanders 37-3. <\/p>\n

Next week the Dolphins host the the New York Giants and the Bills visit the Jacksonville Jaguars. <\/span><\/p>\n

Game Details<\/h3>\n

• Matchup: Miami Dolphins (MIA) at Buffalo Bills (BUF)
• Date: October 1, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Highmark Stadium
• TV: CBS
• Highmark Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 73F; 65% humidity; wind: NNW 5 mph<\/p>\n

TEAM STATS COMPARISON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n2023<\/th>\n<\/th>\nLAST 10<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/th>\nMIA<\/th>\nBUF<\/th>\n<\/th>\nMIA<\/th>\nBUF<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Record<\/td>\n3-0<\/td>\n2-1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n5-5<\/td>\n9-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Record<\/td>\n1-0<\/td>\n1-0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n3-1<\/td>\n5-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Away Record<\/td>\n2-0<\/td>\n1-1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n2-4<\/td>\n4-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Scored\/Game<\/td>\n43.3<\/td>\n30.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n27.5<\/td>\n29.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n23.7<\/td>\n11.7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n22.9<\/td>\n17.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Point Differential<\/td>\n+59<\/td>\n+56<\/td>\n<\/td>\n+46<\/td>\n+126<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards\/Game<\/td>\n550.3<\/td>\n383.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n393.3<\/td>\n369.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n361.3<\/td>\n253.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n326.0<\/td>\n298.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n362.0<\/td>\n234.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n241.2<\/td>\n218.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n231.3<\/td>\n142.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n211.5<\/td>\n196.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n188.3<\/td>\n149.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n118.8<\/td>\n151.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n130.0<\/td>\n110.7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n89.6<\/td>\n101.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs\/Game<\/td>\n27.3<\/td>\n22.7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n18.7<\/td>\n22.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n23.0<\/td>\n13.7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n18.8<\/td>\n17.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n46.4<\/td>\n51.2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n32.6<\/td>\n48.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opp 3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n45.2<\/td>\n31.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n40.4<\/td>\n33.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turnover Margin<\/td>\n+2<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n+5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Games<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins 2023 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tua Tagovailoa<\/td>\n72-101<\/td>\n1,024<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nRaheem Mostert<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n240<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nTyreek Hill<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n412<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Buffalo Bills 2023 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Josh Allen<\/td>\n80-110<\/td>\n728<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nJames Cook<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n267<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nStefon Diggs<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n279<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Last 10 Meetings<\/h3>\n