In a dominant display of defensive prowess, the Buffalo Bills stifled the Miami Dolphins' offensive efforts, emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle. The Bills' exceptional performance showcased their ability to exploit the Dolphins' weaknesses, resulting in several drive-ending plays that kept Miami from finding their rhythm on the field.

Previously in Week 1, the Dolphins had struggled with negative plays, particularly in the run game, as well as miscues in the deep passing game. In this matchup, the Bills capitalized on similar speed bumps for Miami, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing them to rely heavily on the passing game.

Despite a clean game in terms of penalties, with Miami actually having two less penalties than the previous week, an offensive holding call proved costly for the Dolphins, resulting in a failed drive. However, it's important to note that such penalties are not uncommon and cannot solely be attributed to the team's struggles.

In the run game, the Dolphins managed to average 4.08 yards per carry, a respectable figure just below the league average. However, negative runs played a significant role in stalling their drives. A negative-three-yard run on the first failed drive forced a challenging 2nd & 13 situation, while a loss of one yard on the fourth failed drive led to a turnover on downs. A similar scenario occurred on the sixth failed drive, where another loss of one yard put the Dolphins at a disadvantage.

Moving on to the passing game, the Dolphins faced numerous obstacles. On the first failed drive, Miami attempted two deep shots to compensate for lost yards, but one pass was incomplete, and the next was intercepted by the Bills. With incomplete short passes and a pick-six on a shorter pass, the Dolphins struggled to find success through the air. Sacks and incompletions from backup quarterback Skylar Thompson added to their offensive woes.

Credit must be given to the Buffalo Bills' defense, which put constant pressure on the Dolphins' offense, making it a nightmare for Miami to find openings. Despite not completely shutting down the run game, the Bills exploited matchups and continually disrupted the rhythm of the Dolphins' offensive drives.

A notable highlight from the game was Buffalo's ability to neutralize Miami's deep passing threat. The Bills' defense maintained tight coverage, preventing any passes greater than 15 yards. By keeping everything in front of them, Buffalo limited the damage caused by Miami's bread and butter in the passing game.

Overall, the Buffalo Bills' defensive performance proved to be the deciding factor in their victory over the Miami Dolphins. By capitalizing on the Dolphins' speed bumps from Week 1 and effectively shutting down their offensive strategies, the Bills showcased their defensive prowess and secured a well-deserved win.