In a disappointing turn of events for the Miami Dolphins, they suffered a decisive loss to the Buffalo Bills, with a final score of 31-10. To make matters worse, their quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, was forced to leave the game due to a concussion.
The injury occurred during a fourth-down run when Tagovailoa collided with Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin, resulting in the diagnosis of a concussion. This was a particularly concerning incident for Tagovailoa, who had experienced multiple concussions in 2022, leading him to contemplate retirement.
During the game, Tagovailoa threw three interceptions, with Ja’Marcus Ingram grabbing two of them. Ingram’s interceptions were instrumental in setting up the Bills for success, including a 25-yard return on the Dolphins’ first possession that led to James Cook’s first of three touchdowns. Ingram later scored a 31-yard pick-six, while Christian Benford contributed with another interception that set up a field goal drive.
The Bills’ defense was also fierce, with Ed Oliver and Von Miller each recording a sack against the Dolphins’ offense.
Tagovailoa’s stats for the game showed him going 17-of-25 for 145 yards with a touchdown before being replaced by Skylar Thompson, who went 8 of 14 for 80 yards. Thompson had won the backup job over Mike White, who was subsequently released and later signed with the Bills’ practice squad.
With Tagovailoa’s uncertain status due to the concussion, the Dolphins may consider signing White to their active roster in his absence, given his track record as a reliable backup.
Meanwhile, James Cook shined for the Bills, scoring three touchdowns on a 17-yard reception and runs of 1 and 49 yards. Cook finished the game with 11 carries for 78 yards and a 17-yard catch.
On the Bills’ side, quarterback Josh Allen went 13-of-19 for 139 yards with a touchdown, contributing to the team’s total of 247 yards gained in the game.
The victory for the Bills marked their 12th win in their last 13 games against the Dolphins, including postseason matchups. The Dolphins will have to regroup and strategize for future games to overcome their struggles against their AFC East rivals.
