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5 takeaways from the Bills' 30-27 win over the Dolphins

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

The Buffalo Bills kept on rolling in the AFC East against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9.

It went right down to the wire, but the Bills (7-2) took home a 30-27 win at Highmark Stadium against the Dolphins (2-5).

Following the win that was, here are five takeaways from the Bills' win over the Dolphins:

Ray Davis has arrived

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Ray Davis #22 of the Buffalo Bills rushes for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Ray Davis #22 of the Buffalo Bills rushes for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

The fourth-round rookie can absolutely play.

Ray Davis is growing into the perfect complementary running back to Pro Bowl James Cook in Buffalo's backfield. He put together another strong outing against Miami, including his 63-yard catch-and-run for a score.

But the run defense...

Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Speaking of the ground game, on the flip side, the Bills were eaten up by Miami's backfield for much of the day. Whether it was De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert or anyone else, Buffalo's defensive front struggles to handle the Dolphins' running backs.

Josh still hates the Dolphins

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Regardless of the outcome, Bills quarterback Josh Allen still balled out against the Dolphins... again. He has dominated them in his career and kept that going. Allen had five touchdowns and led a game-winning drive to seal the win against Miami.

What a day for No. 17.

Tyler Tyler Bass

Oct 20, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills place kicker Tyler Bass (2) kicks a field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills place kicker Tyler Bass (2) kicks a field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Missed extra point? Thing of the past.

Tyler Bass has undoubtedly struggled.

The Bills will not care. From 61 yards out, Bass booted the game-winning kick. What a moment for him.

AFC East could be overr

Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam (5) makes a tackle on Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) in the second quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam (5) makes a tackle on Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) in the second quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

From questioned in the offseason to 7-2 heading into Week 10. The AFC East title might be Buffalo's again. They've won four straight, and five looks likely.

The Jets, at 3-6, at in second place in the division. The Bills are 3-0 in AFC East play.

That's all, folks?

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 5 takeaways from the Bills' 30-27 win over the Dolphins