## Miami Dolphins hang on to defeat Buffalo Bills, 21-19, in a thrilling Thursday Night Football matchup ### Dolphins improve to 8-3, Bills fall to 7-4 The Miami Dolphins upset the Buffalo Bills 21-19 on Thursday Night Football in a thrilling AFC East showdown. The Dolphins improved to 8-3 with the win, while the Bills dropped to 7-4. The Bills took an early lead with a field goal, but the Dolphins responded with a touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill. The Bills tied the game with another field goal, but the Dolphins took a 14-6 lead into halftime with a touchdown run by Raheem Mostert. The Bills cut the lead to 14-9 with a field goal in the third quarter, but the Dolphins extended their lead to 21-9 with a touchdown pass from Tagovailoa to Jaylen Waddle. The Bills made it a one-score game with a touchdown pass from Josh Allen to Stefon Diggs, but the Dolphins held on for the win. Tagovailoa finished the game 26-of-39 for 285 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. Hill led the Dolphins with 12 receptions for 188 yards and a touchdown. Allen finished the game 23-of-43 for 255 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Diggs led the Bills with eight receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins' defense played a key role in the win, holding the Bills to just 19 points and forcing two turnovers. The Bills' defense also played well, but they were unable to generate enough pressure on Tagovailoa and force him into mistakes. The Dolphins' win was a big one for their playoff hopes. They are now tied with the Jets for first place in the AFC East, and they have a one-game lead over the Patriots. The Bills are still in good position to make the playoffs, but they will need to bounce back quickly from this loss. ### Here are some of the key takeaways from the game: * The Dolphins' offense is clicking on all cylinders. Tagovailoa is playing at a high level, and he has a lot of weapons to work with. The Dolphins' offense is averaging 27.8 points per game, which is sixth in the NFL. * The Bills' defense is still one of the best in the NFL, but they were not able to generate enough pressure on Tagovailoa on Thursday night. The Bills will need to find a way to get more pressure on quarterbacks if they want to continue to be a top defense. * The AFC East is one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. The Dolphins, Bills, Jets, and Patriots are all in contention for the division title. The Dolphins' win on Thursday night was a big one for their playoff hopes, but they will need to continue to play well if they want to win the division.
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