Quarter by quarter: Beasley gets going in second half to key Bills' 26-11 victory By Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter Oct 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2021 Updated Aug 30, 2023 0 Josh Allen scrambles during the first quarter Sunday against Miami at Highmark Stadium. James P. McCoy / Buffalo News Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter Here is a quarter-by-quarter look at the Buffalo Bills' win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^3F772=@?6HD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^4f64e2a_\b2h5\``64\2`a2\ef5c4hg7bgdcQm#6A@CE r2C5i s676?D6 @?46 282:? 62D:=J A2DD6D E6DE 282:?DE |:2>:VD H@67F= @776?D6k^2mk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mu:CDE BF2CE6Ck^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m{:?6FA ?@E6ik^DEC@?8m p7E6C 96 H2D 5@F3E7F= 9625:?8 :?E@ E96 82>6[ @776?D:G6 =:?6>2? $A6?46C qC@H? 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Observations: Cole Beasley stepped up in second half when Bills needed him most Those were definitely chants of “Beeeease” from the crowd at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, after the Buffalo Bills’ slot receiver provided just …
Report Card: Defense once again easily passes test against Miami's woeful offense Jay Skurski grades the Buffalo Bills on their 26-11 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Josh Allen credits Phil Mickelson for Bills' second-half turnaround, victory against Dolphins Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ offense showed up for less than a half against the worst defense in the NFL, in a frightful performance that was …
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver reaping rewards of strong Sunday, with more to come Oliver was a big part of stifling the Miami Dolphins and of the Buffalo Bills' continuing effort against the run, as he continues to be make a…
Full coverage: After first-half frights, Buffalo Bills defeat Miami Dolphins 26-11 The Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 26-11 at Highmark Stadium on Halloween. Catch all of our postgame coverage here.
Game day stretches all weekend for Bills fans in the camper lot One fan says about RV tailgating: “It’s like falling asleep next to the tree and waking up there Christmas morning.”
Watch now: Bills' Stefon Diggs invites young fan onto field to catch touchdown ahead of birthday Bills fans on social media have shown their appreciation for the gesture
Plays that shaped the game: Josh Allen eventually burned Miami's blitzes The Miami Dolphins’ defense made things difficult for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ offense in the first half. But Allen made them pay for…
Watch now: Sean McDermott talks about Cole Beasley's big game Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott talks with the media about wide receiver Cole Beasley's performance in the 26-11 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Watch now: Cole Beasley talks about his big third down catch Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley talks about his clutch catch to keep a drive alive in the third quarter.
Watch now: Josh Allen talks about Cole Beasley's big game Josh Allen, dressed up for Halloween as Phil Mickelson, talks wide receiver Cole Beasley with the media
By the numbers: Bills quarterback Josh Allen just keeps squishing the fish Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen won his seventh consecutive start against the Miami Dolphins in Sunday's 26-11 win and is now 7-1 in his …
