Instant analysis: The Bills put AFC East in a headlock vs. Dolphins

nick wojton

Sun, Nov 3, 2024, 11:24 PM·2 min read

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

On Sunday, the Bills (7-2) topped their AFC East rivals in a 30-27 fashion. It was an exciting contest which went down to the wire, but the Dolphins (3-6) ended up leaving Highmark Stadium with a loss.

With that, here is Bills Wire's instant analysis of the game:

Final score: 30-27

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Tyler Bass #2 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a game winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Scoring summary:

First quarter 6:30: Tyler Bass Made 40 Yd Field Goal (3-0 Bills)

First quarter 1:19: Jason Sanders Made 39 Yd Field Goal (3-3 tie)

Second quarter 3:20: De'Von Achane Pass From Tua Tagovailoa for 14 Yds (10-3 Dolphins)

Second quarter 0:07: Tyler Bass Made 49 Yd Field Goal (10-6 Dolphins)

Third quarter 7:20 Mack Hollins Pass From Josh Allen for 1 Yd (12-10 Bills, missed XP)

Third quarter 2:59: Jason Sanders Made 23 Yd Field Goal (13-12 Dolphins)

Third quarter 2:07: Ray Davis Pass From Josh Allen for 63 Yds (20-13 Bills, 2XP)

Fourth quarter 12:14: De'Von Achane 8 Yd Rush (20-20 tie)

Fourth quarter 6:18: Quintin Morris 2 Yd pass from Josh Allen (27-20 Bills)

Fourth quarter 1:38: Jaylen Waddle 7 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (27-27 tie)

Fourth quarter 0:05: Tyler Bass 61 Yd Field Goal (30-27 Bills)

Game ball: Tyler Bass

Oct 20, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills place kicker Tyler Bass (2) prepares to kick a field goal with punter Sam Martin (8) placing the ball in the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Missed extra point and all, Tyler Bass is the hero. From 61 yards out, the Bills' kicker came through in the clutch.

Key stat

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)

Another three touchdowns for Bills quarterback Josh Allen against the Dolphins.

In his career, Allen has dominated Miami. Allen had three touchdowns. One of them was on fourth down. Not to mention, Allen led a game-winning drive to seal the win.

Deciding factor: Bass

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 14: Tyler Bass #2 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a missed field goal during the third quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Was it ever in question?

Final takeaway

Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaves the field after a win against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

The AFC East race might be over. The Bills have won four straight divisional titles and five looks likely. The Jets, at 3-6, at in second place in the AFC East. The Bills are 3-0 in AFC East play so far this season.

From offseason question marks to the division nearly done-and-dusted before Thanksgiving. What a year.

What's next?

Bills quarterback Josh Allen is brought down by Colts Ibraheim Campbell.

Jg 010921 Bills 12 — Bills quarterback Josh Allen is brought down by Colts Ibraheim Campbell. Jg 010921 Bills 12

The Bills will continue a three-game home stand against the Indianapolis Colts with game No. 2 in that stretch. Kickoff for the Week 10 matchup slated for 1 p.m. at Highmark Stadium.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Instant analysis: The Bills put AFC East in a headlock vs. Dolphins