Overview
- Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he is preparing as though cornerback Rasul Douglas will not play, with edge rusher Chop Robinson still in concussion protocol and treated as unlikely.
- Miami’s final report listed Douglas and Robinson as doubtful, receiver Dee Eskridge out, and safeties Ashtyn Davis and Ifeatu Melifonwu questionable for a battered secondary.
- Buffalo ruled out defensive end A.J. Epenesa and linebacker Shaq Thompson, with cornerbacks Taron Johnson and Christian Benford plus defensive tackle DaQuan Jones and receiver Joshua Palmer questionable.
- The matchup follows Miami’s front-office shakeup with Chris Grier fired and Champ Kelly named interim GM, as well as the trade of pass rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Eagles.
- Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium on CBS and Paramount+, with Buffalo favored by about 9 to 9.5 points and riding a seven-game series streak against a Dolphins team that still leads the all-time rivalry 62-61-1.