Overview
- Miami entered as an 8.5-point underdog, jumped to a 16–0 lead, and held Buffalo scoreless in the first half for the first time against the Dolphins since 2007.
- Rookie De'Von Achane delivered 225 total yards, including 172 rushing on 22 carries and two touchdowns, plus six receptions for 51 yards.
- Tua Tagovailoa went 15-of-21 for 173 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions as Miami managed the game after an early pick.
- Coach Mike McDaniel said the aggressive approach was intentional, noting he told Tagovailoa on some third downs to throw deep as a field-position play.
- Linebacker Bradley Chubb described the locker room’s belief as “delusional,” and the 3–7 Dolphins now head to face Washington in Madrid in the NFL’s first game in Spain.