Buffalo Rumblinks, 1/9: Upon further review — Bills rally past Dolphins

Recaps, positional grades and the key plays that led to Buffalo’s 21-14 win

The Buffalo Bills overcame some miscues from quarterback Josh Allen to rally past the Miami Dolphins, 21-14 Sunday night — a win that clinched Buffalo’s fourth consecutive AFC East divisional title.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks offers up game recaps, positional grades and report cards while studying game film to dissect the key plays that helped the Bills knock off the Dolphins for the fourth straight time, and 11th time in their last 12 meetings.

Upon further review: Bills rally past Dolphins

Read how head coach Sean McDermott’s defense enjoyed its finest hour Sunday night, holding Miami to seven rushing yards in the second half and forcing the high-flying Miami offense to punt on four straight possessions for the first time this year.

Also, catch up on the key plays that sparked the Bills to victory — including wide receiver Deonte Harty’s franchise-record 96-yard punt return that turned the tide early in the fourth quarter — plus, game recaps, positional grades and report cards, and more as the Bills capped an improbable run to their fourth consecutive AFC East divisional title.

• Ryan O’Halloran: Take a bow, Bills defense – Sunday night was your finest three hours – Buffalo News
• Upon Further Review: Bills proved ‘next man up’ mentality is more than just talk against Dolphins – Buffalo News
• Graham: Bills claw back to overtake Dolphins, win AFC East once again – The Athletic (subscription required)
• ‘That was like the spark’: Deonte Harty sets Bills record with 96-yard punt return TD – Buffalo News
• Plays that shaped the game: Josh Allen channels Jim Kelly in fourth quarter vs. Miami – Buffalo News
• Sean McDermott’s ‘aggressive’ decisions pay off & Josh Allen shows his greatness on go-ahead TD drive – BuffaloBills.com
• Three questions: Why Josh Allen rules Miami; where Deonte Harty’s TD ranks – Buffalo News
• Buffalo Bills rally, win fourth straight AFC East title – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
• Bills 21-14 Dolphins (Jan 7, 2024) Game Recap – ESPN
• Buffalo Bills claim fourth consecutive AFC East title with win over Miami Dolphins (game recap) – newyorkupstate.com
• Position grades: Josh Allen adds to all-purpose place in NFL history – Buffalo News
• Bills report card: Buffalo’s depth fuels title over Dolphins, could lead to deep playoff run – Democrat & Chronicle
• Report Card: Coaching staff deserves a shout-out after Bills’ win over Dolphins – Buffalo News
• Bills wild win over Miami helps claim 4th straight AFC East title – BuffaloBills.com
• ‘We knew what was in front of us’ | How Josh Allen and the Bills turned their season around and won the AFC East crown – BuffaloBills.com
• How Bills’ win over Dolphins serves as microcosm for midseason turnaround – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Buffalo Bills claim fourth consecutive AFC East title – BuffaloBills.com
• Buffalo Bills claim 4th straight AFC East in comeback win over Dolphins (Observations) – newyorkupstate.com
• Division champs: Bills defeat Dolphins for AFC East title to complete improbable turnaround – Democrat & Chronicle
• Simon: Bills’ fourth-straight AFC East title simply amazing – WGR 550

Bills 2024 schedule finalized

With the win over the Dolphins, Buffalo’s 2024 schedule was finalized, including the Kansas City Chiefs coming to Orchard Park, NY for the first time since the 2020 season.

• 2024 NFL regular-season opponents for all 32 teams – ESPN
• Buffalo Bills’ opponents for 2024 season finalized – BuffaloBills.com
• Here’s who the Bills will be playing on their 2024 NFL schedule – Democrat & Chronicle

Even more Bills news

We learn how Buffalo’s defense has been relying heavily on defensive tackles Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones, hear from cornerback Rasul Douglas on how he’s “going to get through” his knee injury, and discover how a Bills fan was shot and killed in the aftermath of Buffalo’s victory Sunday night.

• Bills leaning heavily on Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones at defensive tackle – Buffalo News
• Bills’ Rasul Douglas on injury: ‘I’m going to get through it’ – Buffalo News
• What Dane Jackson said to Rasul Douglas, and how backups lifted Bills over Miami Dolphins – newyorkupstate.com
• NFL Week 18 best and worst coaching decisions: Why Colts’ Shane Steichen wasn’t wrong – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Bills victory in Miami to win AFC East title brings memories of seismic 2017 celebration – Democrat & Chronicle
• Man shot and killed following verbal argument outside stadium after Dolphins-Bills game – Buffalo News
• Buffalo Bills fan shot, killed in Miami after Dolphins game (reports) – newyorkupstate.com
• Bills Mafia swarms Buffalo airport at 4 a.m. after Bills win AFC East vs. Dolphins (video) – newyorkupstate.com
• When will the Buffalo Bills be playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Super Wild Card Weekend? – newyorkupstate.com

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