5. 716 hits the 305
By now, it's common to see Bills fans loyally flocking to opposing cities to support Buffalo on the road. A sight for sore eyes, nonetheless, it's also exciting when former Bills players join in on the fun. This weekend, Bills Legends, including 90s teammates Darryl Talley, Steve Christie, Cornelius Bennett and Dwight Drane, will be on the scene to spend quality time with one another and to represent the Bills as they look for a win against a division rival. Local Bills Backers will also be out in full force to cheer on the team. Check out the area chapters by visiting here.
As the Bills prepare to play on the road against the Miami Dolphins, scroll through to view photos from previous matchups between the two opponents.
QB Jim Kelly
- All-time leader in franchise history with 35,467 regular season passing yards.
- All-time leader in franchise history with 237 passing touchdowns.
1988 | Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino talk after play in 1988.
September 16, 1990 | Buffalo Bills running back Thurman Thomas (34) fends off Miami Dolphins cornerback J.B. Brown (37) on a long run during the second quarter of game in Miami's Joe Robbie Stadium.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed (83) faces Miami Dolphins linebacker David Griggs (92).
November 1, 1998 | Buffalo Bills quarterback Doug Flutie throws from the pocket against the Miami Dolphins during the eastern conference match-up. Flutie led the Bills to victory with three touchdown passes. Buffalo won 30-24.
October 20, 2002 | Buffalo Bills wide receiver Eric Moulds (80) grabs a pass. The Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 23 - 10.
December 17, 2006 | Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins. Lee Evans
December 9, 2007 | Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins. Roscoe Parrish
October 26, 2008 | Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins. Fred Jackson
December 7, 2008 | Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL game in Toronto. Spencer Johnson
November 29, 2009 | Bills vs. Dolphins. Marshawn Lynch
November 11, 2007 | Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins. Chris Kelsay
October 4, 2009 | Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins. Kyle Williams
September 12, 2010 | Bills vs. Dolphins | Fred Jackson
December 19, 2010 | Bills at Dolphins | Kyle Williams
December 18, 2011 | Bills vs. Dolphins | Stevie Johnson
November 15, 2012 | Bills vs. Dolphins. Kyle Williams
December 23, 2012 | Bills at Dolphins. C.J. Spiller
October 20, 2013 | Bills at Dolphins. Aaron Williams
December 22, 2013 | Bills vs. Dolphins. Lee Smith
September 14, 2014 | Bills vs. Dolphins. Fred Jackson
November 13, 2014 | Bills at Dolphins. Kyle Williams
November 8, 2015 | Bills vs. Dolphins. Eric Wood
October 23, 2016 | Bills at Dolphins. Lorenzo Alexander
October 23, 2016 | Bills at Dolphins. Shaq Lawson
October 23, 2016 | Bills at Dolphins. Dan Carpenter.
December 24, 2016 | The Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Jerry Hughes.
December 17, 2017 | Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95)
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at New Era Field, Orchard Park, NY.
December 17, 2017 | Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58)
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at New Era Field, Orchard Park, NY.
December 17, 2017 | Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) at New Era Field.
December 31, 2017 | Buffalo Bills vs the Miami Dolphins in Miami. Kyle Williams touchdown.
December 31, 2017 | Buffalo Bills vs the Miami Dolphins in Miami. Kyle Williams touchdown celebration.
December 31, 2017 | Buffalo Bills vs the Miami Dolphins in Miami. Jordan Poyer interception.
December 31, 2017 | Buffalo Bills vs the Miami Dolphins in Miami. Jordan Poyer.
December 2, 2018 | Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles for some of his 135 yards rushing against Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) at the Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins.
December 2, 2018 | Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins. Photo by Craig Melvin
December 2, 2018 | Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) interception Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins.
December 2, 2018 | Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) interception Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins.
December 30, 2018 | Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) with a strip sack of Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) at the Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins game at New Era Field.
December 30, 2018 | Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) touchdown -
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at New Era Field.
December 30, 2018 | Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at New Era Field.
December 30, 2018 | Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) during his 4th quarter catch and run at the Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins game at New Era Field.
December 30, 2018 | Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) spikes the ball after a Buffalo touchdown. Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins game at New Era Field.
December 30, 2018 | Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) leaves the playing field for the final time at the Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins game.
October 20, 2019 | Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins. Micah Hyde touchdown.
October 20, 2019 | Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins. Jerry Hughes
October 20, 2019 | Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins. Josh Allen
*4. Sand, palms & a pair of roots *
The 6-3 Bills are heading south to Miami this weekend for another rendezvous with the 'Fins. An important matchup for the Bills, who are looking to continue stacking conference wins, the game is extra meaningful for a handful of players with connections to South Florida, including running backs Frank Gore and Devin Singletary. For Gore, the trip marks his first time playing on Miami's turf since he was wearing a Dolphins uniform. It's also a homecoming.
A native of Coral Gables, located just southwest of the city, Gore made a name for himself in high school and during his time at the University of Miami. Now, with 15 years in the NFL under his belt, Gore is passing the proverbial torch to his son, Frank Gore Jr. Over the summer, the ball carrier, who attends Miami Killian Senior High School, announced his commitment to play for Florida Atlantic University – a place that Buffalo's rookie running back knows well. A FAU product, Singletary grew up in Deerfield Beach, less than a mile from the 305.
3. Phillips fishing for sacks
Jordan Phillips, Bills defensive tackle and certified on-field hype man, is having the best season of his five-year career. Like Gore, he came to Buffalo from Miami, where he was drafted in 2015. After moving on to colder pastures, Phillips has found success in key areas. Tied with Aaron Donald and Nicholas Williams for second in the NFL for sacks made at the DT position, Phillips is just getting started.
2. The "Fitzmagic" antidote
Not only are many Bills familiar with the Sunshine State, the team is no stranger to the Dolphins personnel – especially signal caller, Ryan Fitzpatrick. Remembered by Bills fans for the time he spent on Buffalo's roster, Fitzpatrick, who also had a stint with the Jets, has kept in close quarters. Meeting yet again, the Bills 'D' has the tools in place to conjure up a spell or two to for "Fitzmagic," who led the Dolphins to consecutive wins in Weeks 9-10.
A critical ingredient in the pass defense recipe is cornerback Tre'Davious White. In only his third season in the NFL, the LSU product has dominated – and danced – all over the field. Since 2017, White has managed a league-high 12 second half takeaways and is currently third in limiting QB passer ratings. Making waves, White played a big role in Buffalo' 31-21 win over Miami one month ago – a performance that earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
1. Warning: Snow band coming
The forecast may be calling for sunny skies in Miami on Sunday, but the Bills fully intend to bring the chill with them. Presented with an opportunity to right the ship, and sweep the Dolphins in the process, Buffalo is banding together to get the job done. With a victory, the Bills will advance to 7-3, marking the team's best record through 10 games since 1999.
