Location:Sun Life Stadium, Miami, FL
Overall records:Buffalo (2-1), Miami (1-2)
In a Nutshell:The Bills needed a bounce back performance in their second straight division matchup as they took on the Dolphins in Miami and provided a dominating response. Buffalo engineered two straight touchdown drives to open the game and three first-half interceptions by the defense led to 13 more points for a 27-0 halftime lead.
The Bills coasted to victory from there as Tyrod Taylor had three touchdown passes in the victory and Karlos Williams rushed for over 100 yards and a score and Percy Harvin had seven catches for 66 yards.
For the Bills it was their fourth win over Miami in the last five meetings as they improved their record to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the division.
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How it went down: **--For the second straight week the Bills scored on the opening drive and went solely to the air to do so. Tyrod Taylor was a perfect 5-5 passing for 77 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown strike to Charles Clay for a 7-0 lead just five minutes into the game.
--Buffalo built on the lead with a second consecutive scoring drive. LeSean McCoy caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Taylor to make it 14-0 Bills with six minutes left in the opening quarter.
--Following an interception by Preston Brown off a deflected pass at the Miami 35-yard line, the Bills tacked on a 26-yard field goal by Dan Carpenter to make it 17-0 Buffalo early in the second quarter.
--Ronald Darby made Buffalo's third interception in the first half, which led to a 51-yard field goal by Carpenter for a 27-0 lead at the half.
--Miami finally got on the board with 5:39 left in the third quarter when Rishard Matthews pulled in a 21-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Tannehill with the two-point conversion going to Jarvis Landry (27-8).
--Buffalo effectively put the game away when Tyrod Taylor found Chris Hogan down the right sideline for a 38-yard touchdown just seven seconds into the fourth quarter (34-7).
--Karlos Williams added a 41-yard touchdown run to the point total to make it 41-14 Bills with 6:46 left.
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Subplots: **Karlos Williams had 110 yards on 12 carries including a 41-yard touchdown run. He has now scored a rushing touchdown in each of the first three games of his career.
LeSean McCoy scored his first touchdown as a Bill on a 10-yard reception from Tyrod Taylor.
Tyrod Taylor was 21-29 passing for 277 yards and three touchdowns. For Taylor his three passing touchdowns made him the first Bills quarterback with back-to-back three touchdown games since the 2012 season (Ryan Fitzpatrick).
Preston Brown had his second takeaway in as many weeks with his interception off a deflected pass in the first half. He had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in Week 2.
Buffalo's defense racked up three first-half interceptions. The first two picks were by LB Preston Brown, and the third by Ronald Darby. It's the second consecutive year the Bills have recorded three first-half interceptions. Buffalo did it against the Jets last season with Stephon Gilmore, Preston Brown and Aaron Williams posting picks before halftime.
Buffalo lost starters Sammy Watkins (calf) and John Miller (groin) to first half injuries. They did not return to the game.
The Dolphins were 4-for-13 on third down conversions and went 0-for-2 in goal to go situations as Buffalo's defense forced a pair of turnover on downs.
Inactives:S Aaron Williams, LB Tony Steward, OL Gabe Ikard, WR Marquise Goodwin, TE Chris Gragg, DT Andre Fluellen, DL Alex Carrington.
Up next:The Bills return home to host the New York Giants next Sunday for a 1 pm kickoff at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Photos of all the action from week 3: Dolphins vs. Bills.
Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay (85) evades a tackle by Miami Dolphins cornerback Brice McCain (24) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens , Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) jumps to block a pass by Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. To the right is Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin (18) and wide receiver Robert Woods (10)(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay (85) run away from a tackle by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Koa Misi (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs with the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) grabs a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams (29) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Buffalo Bills punter Colton Schmidt (6) returns the ball but is roughed up by the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills regain control of the ball. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin (18) runs the ball between Miami Dolphins strong safety Reshad Jones (20) and cornerback Brent Grimes (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miko Grimes, the wife of Grimes, was arrested Sunday after Miami lost to the Buffalo Bills. According to a Miami-Dade Police news release, Grimes was arrested in the parking lot of Sunlife Stadium after the game. Miko Grimes is facing charges that include disorderly conduct, battery on a police officer and resisting arrest with violence. No details were given about what led to the arrest. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tyrod Taylor, de los Bills de Búfalo, corre con el balón durante el encuentro ante los Dolphins de Miami, el domingo 27 de septiembre de 2015 (AP Foto/Wilfredo Lee)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) hands the ball to Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams (29) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 41-14. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan, left, shakes hands with Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin during the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 41-14. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey (51) greets Buffalo Bills offensive guard Richie Incognito (64) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 41-14. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) signs autographs at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 41-14. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Buffalo Bills offensive guard Richie Incognito (64) raises his helmet at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 41-14. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
