Topical Analysis: Josh Allen puts his Dolphin-killing talent on display By Mark Gaughan News Sports Reporter Jan 3, 2021 Jan 3, 2021 Updated Sep 21, 2023 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Miami Dolphins have a major Josh Allen problem.kAm%96 s@=A9:?D =@G6 E@ A=2J >2?\E@\>2? 4@G6C286] %96J =@G6 E@ 3C:?8 AC6DDFC6 @? E96 BF2CE6C324<] %96J’G6 :?G6DE65 962G:=J :? 4@C?6C324<D H9@ 42? 6I64FE6 E96:C D496>6]k^AmkAm%96 qF772=@ q:==D’ BF2CE6C324< <66AD E@C49:?8 E96>]k^AmkAmp==6? A@DE65 9:D 7:7E9 DEC2:89E G:4E@CJ @G6C |:2>: $F?52J[ 2?5 96 @?=J ?66565 @?6 92=7 @7 7@@E32== E@ AFE FA 3:8 ?F>36CD @? 2 E62> E92E 6?E6C65 E96 82>6 C2?<65 }@] ` :? E96 }u{ :? 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Report Card: Bills earn straight 'As' after embarrassing Dolphins The jump Josh Allen has made from his second to third professional season has been nothing short of remarkable, writes Jay Skurski.
Josh Allen laments Bills didn't find 14th receiver to break NFL TD catch record The Buffalo Bills finished the season tied with an NFL record as 13 different receivers caught a touchdown pass, including quarterback Josh Allen.
Postgame coverage: A guide to the Buffalo Bills 56-26 victory over the Miami Dolphins The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 56-26 at Bills Stadium on Sunday to go 6-0 against the AFC East for the first time ever. Check out a…
Vic Carucci: Bills ride giant wave of momentum entering playoffs Momentum doesn't get any stronger than the runaway train that is the Buffalo Bills entering the postseason, writes Vic Carucci.
10 observations: Isaiah McKenzie sparks scoring explosion in rout of Dolphins Isaiah McKenzie had a field day against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Bills are favored in a playoff game for first time since 1995 The Bills have opened as a seven-point favorite over the Indianapolis Colts for next weekend's wild-card game
Jason Wolf: Stefon Diggs leads NFL in catches, receiving yards, and values clean teeth, too Diggs’ performance this season is even more impressive than it appears on its face, writes Jason Wolf.
Report: Panthers seek to interview Bills assistant GM Joe Schoen for GM opening Schoen spent seven years in Carolina's scouting department, where he broke into the NFL as an intern.
Why Bills QB Josh Allen wore a Pancho's Army jacket to Sunday's game Josh Allen arrived at Bills Stadium on Sunday wearing a “Pancho’s Army” jacket in tribute to late Bills superfan Ezra “Pancho Billa” Castro.
Hot Reads: Bills go full-throttle to bury Dolphins, grab No. 2 playoff seed in season-finale Don't miss Vic Carucci's hot reads from the Buffalo Bills' 56-26 victory against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Bills Stadium.
'Never a bad place to floss,' Stefon Diggs' sideline flossing has Bills fans laughing The flossing scene was met with a massive reaction from Bills fans on social media.
Gallery: Buffalo Bills handle the Miami Dolphins 56-26 The Buffalo Bills walloped the Miami Dolphins 56-26 in the final regular-season game of the year at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park.
