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Bills Face 'Long Week' Ahead Preparing vs. Dolphins

“I think I just saw Miami [Dolphins] put up 70 plus points, so long week ahead of us,” Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said.

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The Buffalo Bills face their biggest test yet when the undefeated Miami Dolphins come to town on Sunday to defend their first place spot in the AFC East.

The Dolphins are coming off one of the greatest offensive performances in NFL history, scoring 70 points in a blowout win against the Denver Broncos this past Sunday.

“I think I just saw Miami [Dolphins] put up 70 plus points, so long week ahead of us,” coach Sean McDermott said.

However, the Bills defense could be ready for a test like this. Last week, the Bills sacked Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell nine times and picked him off four times, including a pick-six.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) reacts to scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) reacts to scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium / © Gregory Fisher, USA TODAY

But the Bills are expected to face a much more experienced Dolphins offense and arguably the fastest. McDermott joked in a press conference Wednesday how the Bills needed "a couple Usain Bolts" in practice to help simulate the Dolphins offense.

The Dolphins have the five fastest ball-carrier speeds at any point in the NFL this season. Rookie De'Von Achane was recorded at 21.93 miles per hour and 21.5 miles per hour on two different occasions in Sunday's win, while veterans Tyreek Hill and Raheem Mostert have also been clocked at some of the fastest speeds.

If the Bills can find a way to contain the Dolphins' speed on Sunday, they may be able to grab their third straight win and a share of the top spot in the AFC East.

The Bills and Dolphins are scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. Sunday inside Highmark Stadium.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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