2024-25 NFL Week 2 Thursday Night Football - Buffalo vs. Miami: Can the Dolphins tame the Bills at home? September 12, 2024 by Marc Jerbs

In Week 2 of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills will take on the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Both teams come into this match-up with a 1-0 record, having shown promise early in the season. Kick-off is set 8:15PM EDT.

The Miami Dolphins are riding high after a 20-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, thanks to an impressive outing from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who threw for 338 yards and one touchdown. Known for their explosive offense, the Dolphins are among the top teams in passing yards, led by star receiver Tyreek Hill, who had a strong performance last week.

Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills secured a 34-28 win against the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Josh Allen was in top form, completing 18 of 23 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns. However, there are concerns about their defense, which allowed 124 rushing yards in the previous game and ranks 23rd in points allowed per game.

Buffalo vs. Miami Sports Bet Odds

The Dolphins are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:

• The Dolphins are favored by 2 points, with a money line of -140.
• The Ravens are the underdogs by 2 points, with a money line of +120.
• The over/under is set at 49 points, with the over at -108 and the under at -112.

The Bills and Dolphins share one of the NFL's most storied rivalries, having met 121 times. The Dolphins lead the series with 62 wins to the Bills' 58, along with one tie. Miami has dominated recent encounters, winning eight of the last ten match-ups, adding extra pressure on Buffalo to reverse this trend.

In terms of injuries, the Bills have a slight concern with Josh Allen nursing a minor issue with his non-throwing hand, while the Dolphins have no significant injuries reported, putting them in a strong position for this game.

Miami's home-field advantage and recent momentum may give them the edge, but Buffalo's potent offense will look to keep the contest competitive. Given both teams' history and current form, fans can expect an exciting game that could go either way. The outcome will likely hinge on defensive performances and how well the quarterbacks can lead their offenses. With division rivalries always carrying playoff implications, both teams will approach this game with urgency and determination.

Buffalo vs. Miami Injury Report

Buffalo Bills

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
Javon Solomon	DE	DOUBTFUL
Dawuane Smoot	DE	OUT
Taron Johnson	CB	OUT
Travis Clayton	OT	IR
Matt Milano	LB	IR-R

Miami Dolphins

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
De'Von Achane	RB	QUESTIONABLE
Adam Butler	DT	QUESTIONABLE
Malik Washington	WR	OUT
Elijah Campbell	S	QUESTIONABLE
Raheem Mostert	RB	OUT
Andre James	C	OUT
Patrick McMorris	S	IR

2024 Comparative Buffalo vs. Miami Stats

Buffalo Bills		Miami Dolphins
34.0	Points Per Game	20.0
232.0	Passing Yards Per Game	338.0
130.0	Rushing Yards Per Game	81.0
4	Total Sacks	3
0	Total Interceptions	0