PFF: Highest-graded Bills players on defense vs. the Dolphins
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills sacks Skylar Thompson #19 of the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
The Buffalo Bills went on the road and took care of business on Thursday night, beating the Miami Dolphins 31-10.
Statistics might help determine who played well or not, and so may the eye test. But, let’s take it a step further with some help from the analytics folks at Pro Football Focus.
Using PFF grades from Week 2, here are the five highest-graded players from the Bills (2-0) defense against the Dolphins (1-1).
5. Austin Johnson
Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs with the ball against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Austin Johnson (98) during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade: 74.9.
4. Ja’Marcus Ingram
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Ja'Marcus Ingram #46 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates with his teammates after scoring a 31 yard touchdown off of an interception against Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
PFF grade: 76.2.
3. Christian Benford
Sep 12, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) runs with the football against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 78.8.
2. Ed Oliver
Sep 24, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) reacts after a sack against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade: 81.2.
1. Von Miller
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Skylar Thompson #19 of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass against Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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