The Buffalo Bills (2-0) claimed a decisive 31-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins (1-1) in their Week 2 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday night. With this win, the Bills remain undefeated and continue their dominance over Miami under head coach Sean McDermott.
James Cook Shines
Running back James Cook led the Bills’ offense, racking up 78 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns—two on the ground and one through the air. Quarterback Josh Allen threw for 139 yards, adding a touchdown pass to Cook. Wide receiver Khalil Shakir had a solid performance, catching five passes for 54 yards.
Defensive Dominance and Turnovers
Turnovers were a defining aspect of the Bills' defensive success. Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions in the first quarter, marking the first time in his career he was picked off twice so early in a game. Christian Benford deflected a pass on Miami’s opening drive, which Ja'Marcus Ingram intercepted to set up Cook’s first touchdown.
Later in the quarter, Benford intercepted Tagovailoa again, lading to a Tyler Bass field goal that extended the Bills’ lead. In total, Buffalo’s defense forced three turnovers.
Ingram’s Big Day
Defensive back Ja'Marcus Ingram had a standout game, intercepting Tagovailoa twice. His second pick came in the third quarter when he returned the ball 31 yards for a touchdown, sealing the Bills’ victory.
Capitalizing on Short Fields
Although the Bills lost the time-of-possession battle, they made the most of their opportunities, especially when the defense handed them short fields. They scored after each Miami turnover, taking advantage of the favorable field position to pile on points.
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