The Miami Dolphins has been amazing throughout the 2023 Season and the best team in the AFC East and the American League Division which they could be top seed in the AFC Division. The Dolphins had Mike McDaniel as head coach since 2022 and it wasn’t a great start for his debut season but however the team has been outstanding this season. Also their star player Tyreek Hill who is the Wide Receiver for the Dolphins which he has the most Running yards which he could possibly break the record of all time in Dolphins History. He is not afraid to pass through the defense and knows to break the game wide open. The team has the best offense in the league while Tua Tagovailoa who is the best Quarterback in the Dolphins and made terrific plays throughout the season which plays MVP Mode. The Dolphins attempt to improve upon their 9–8 record from the previous two seasons, make the playoffs for the second consecutive season, and end their 14-year AFC East title drought. The Dolphins In their Week 3 70–20 victory over the Denver Broncos, the Dolphins became the first NFL team to score 70 points in a game since 1966. The fans have waited for the moment for the Dolphins to get all of the excitement and energy in the stadium.
On the other side of the story, The Buffalo Bills had decent start on the first half of the season, which they had some hiccups parts of the season, but finally managed to give them a playoff spot before the end of the 2023 season. It would a big surprise if the Buffalo Bills would win another division title repeat since 2020 if they beat the Dolphins. Coach Sean McDermott has been the coach of the Bills since 2017. The Buffalo Bills has approved their performance the last recent matches but did managed to get themselves in the playoffs. Josh Allen the Quarterback of the Bills has shown some moments with the ball but had some issues with being intercepted or sacked by the defense parts of the season. He thought he was going to be out for Neck injury but luckily it wasn’t too serious. He was able to play for Week 18. The Bills were unable to match their 13-3 record from the previous season, which was a franchise best. Following a setback against the Denver Broncos in the following week, offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey was let go. The Bills had a 6–6 start before going on a late-season tear and winning all of their remaining games. In addition to a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16, they secured their fifth straight winning season. They also secured their fifth straight postseason journey. The Bills have never give up on their hopes to the playoffs and kept their head up high to resume positivity.
The issue is that the Bills and Dolphins did had some injury problems in the current lineup. However, If the Buffalo Bills beat the Dolphins, they could play against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium for a home match in the wildcard round. If the Miami Dolphins win against the Bills, they will do a rematch at Hard Rock Stadium in the Wildcard.
It was beautiful 60 degrees weather in Miami, Florida at the Hard Rock Stadium, the match started off with the Dolphins starting 1st Quarter of the match. The Dolphins started off with 1 threw the ball incomplete but the flag was ruled ineligible man downfield by the Dolphins by R Hunt. They tried again and Tagoglia give it to Achane and ran to the Miami 41 yard line. The Bills on the other hand did a good on the defense to avoid the extra yards. Tua Tagovailoa passed the ball to Tyreek Hill and move the extra yards. With 3rd and 7, Tagovailoa did a wide throw to Tyreek Hill but ended up with an interception from Christian Benford of the Buffalo Bills. The Buffalo Bills started of with Josh Allen and passed it to Stefon Diggs with 5 extra yards. 2nd and 5 the Bills ran another 4 yards. With the 3rd and 1 yard, Allen passed it to Fournette and ran as many yards to get the 1st down. Then Allen passed it to Diggs with 6 yards. He eventually did a wide pass to Kincaio to the Miami 41 yard line. Then Allen passed the ball to James Cook for the 13 yard scrimmage. While the Bills slowly ran 2 downs with the Buffalo Bobsled push to get 1st and Goal. After 3rd and Goal Josh Allen wanted to pass it to Gabe Davis but it was intercepted by Eli Apple from the Dolphins Defense line. Apple was lucky that he caught the ball before it landed in the ground. The Dolphins got revenge on the Bills, Lawson of Buffalo was caught offside to start the next round which 1st and 5. It didn’t last when Terron Armstead of Miami was caught for holding and still replay the 1st down. When Tagovailoa passed the ball to 23 yard line. When Tagovailoa passed it to wide receiver Tyreek Hill at the Miami 41 yard line. Tagovailoa did a scrimmage pass to Achane and give Miami 12 yards. It didn’t last with the Dolphins while trying to catch the ball before it went out of bounds which it was at 4th and 8. The Bills took control of the ball and Josh Allen did a wide pass to Diggs but Jalen Ramsey did great defense. Then he pass it to Shakir and did a 50 yard run. While didn’t get all the play into the 4th down, the Bills refused to get the field goal so they took revenge. While Josh Allen struggled to find his mark, he did a wide pass to the end zone which caused another interception which this time it was DeShon Elliott of the Dolphins and celebrated with his fans for a great catch. With 10 seconds left in the 1st Quarter, the Dolphins started off with the 20 yard line but didn’t plan too well on offense.
The Dolphins started off 2nd and 16 in the Second Quarter, and caught a catch Berrios to get 1st down. When the Dolphins were 3rd and 14, Tagovailoa had a great pass to Tyreek Hill at the Buffalo 49 yard line. While Tagovailoa passed the ball for a 12 yards scrimmage by Jeff Wilson Jr. When Tua Tagovailoa had the ball he struggled to pass so he did a bootleg run into the yellow line to get another 1st and 10 at the Buffalo 26 yard line. While Tagovailoa did a pass to De’Von Achane, he ran to give the Dolphins their touchdown and the fans were hyped up to put themselves on the scoreboard and took the lead 7-0. The Bills tried to redeem themselves by running more yards and Josh Allen took the run on his own to get it the Miami 46 yard line. He then threw a wide pass to Stefon Diggs with a massive catch at the Miami 7 yard line. With 2nd and Goal, Allen made a pass but the ball when up in the air from a Miami defender but it landed to which dragged Trent Sherfield’s feet and give the Buffalo Bills a touchdown. The Dolphins were shocked that it counted for a touchdown which it was supposed to be incomplete. The Bills tied the Dolphins 7-7 which the game has go on for the thrill of football. When the Dolphins got the ball, Tagovailoa handed to Achane and ran 12 yards to the Miami 40 yard line. While with 2nd and 7, Tagovailoa give a 20 yards pass to 81 at the Buffalo 43 yard line. At the 2 minute warning, the Dolphins had 3rd and 3 at the Buffalo 36 yard line. Tagovailoa did a nice running pass to Wilson Jr into the 11 yard line. The Dolphins edged themselves to get close to the end zone by 3rd and 1, Tagovailoa passed it to Tyreek Hill and got the end zone for a touchdown. The fans were amped up while Tyreek Hill did the backflip to do the Olympics style like Simone Biles the gymnastic star. He was the chetah of the Dolphins and made the play so easy. The Dolphins had been incredible in most of their scrimmage in their moment. Josh Allen had an incredible experience with the Dolphins and had 10-2 included the playoffs. The Bills had confidence to keep running the ball before halftime. While Josh Allen took the scrimmage and slide to the Miami 40 yard line. Then Allen pass it to Diggs into the 23 yard line. With 21 seconds left, Allen had a wide shot to James Cook but failed to hold on the ball for the touchdown. The Bills got tougher with their play. With the final play with 11 seconds left, Allen passed it to Johnson which he was gonna run for the touchdown but short at the 1 yard line with a great Miami defense by Eli Apple and
Jerome Baker. The whole crowd was electrified and it was wild in the Miami atmosphere. The Dolphins has lead the Bills 14-7 into halftime which the Miami Dolphins could possibly win the Division Title for the first time since 2008.
When the 3rd Quarter started, the Buffalo Bills had took the ball and ran has match scrimmage to keep the ball running. The Bills had control but Josh Allen was sacked by the Dolphins defense which put the Bills 4th and 13 at the Buffalo 44 yard line. Josh Allen was not too happy about the performance and haven’t been working for his way to get the Bills in front. The Dolphins didn’t had too scrimmage in this round but Berrios almost got the 1st down marker but just short with 4th down and inches at the Miami 25 yard line. The Bills was able to get another chance to make up the loss from their last play. Allen was able to pass the ball to Sherfield Sr the former Dolphins player which give Buffalo 1st down at the 37 yard line. It didn’t last after the next play which Dawson Knox of the Bills was caught for holding which had to go for 1st and 20. Allen had decided to get more yards in the next 2 runs. He also pass it to
Dalton Kincaid and gained more yards which the Bills had more run to move the caboose train. Allen then pass a long stretch to Khalil Shakir with a nice catch at the Miami 19 yard line. Great safety spot by Brandon Jones with his defensive play to avoid Buffalo the extra yards. Only 17 seconds left and the Bills had 3rd and 13 at the 21 yard line by the end zone. Christian Wilkins took charge and let Allen dropped the ball for a Dolphins fumbled. The Dolphins defense team did the celebration for the sack of Josh Allen before the fumble. It was the 3rd time that Josh Allen had intercepted the ball which it was not going to well with his teammates. The Dolphins wrapped up the 3rd Quarter with Tua Tagovailoa with a incredible pass to Hill at the Miami 40 yard line. The results remained the same of Dolphins 14-7 lead.
As the 4th Quarter progressed, the Dolphins had hope to get a Division Title but needed a victory to prove themselves as they work together to do great with the ball. Tua Tagovailoa started off with a wild slide catch from Tyreek Hill shy away from 1st down. The Bills challenged the catch was incomplete and it didn’t work well with the Dolphins. They tried again and didn’t catch but it was fowl which Ango was caught personal foul. The Dolphins repeated the 2nd down and 30 yards. Tagovailoa had throw the ball to Durham Smythe but the Flag was down for ineligible man downfield by Jackson. When Buffalo had the ball, Deonte Harty ran the ball for 95 yards touchdown and the Bills has tied the game. The Dolphins didn’t had luck with their offense but give Buffalo another play. Josh Allen took the play wide throw to Kincaid at the Miami 35 yard line. Allen at 2nd and 6 then did a wide pass to Shakir for 28 yards and now the Bills are pumped to get the lead back. With 2nd and Goal, Allen passed it to Dawson Knox which the Buffalo Bills has finally taken control of the ball and got the touchdown. The Bills has now taken the lead 21-14. The Dolphins had struggled to keep their grip but with 7 minutes left, the Dolphins have to find a way to put themselves back in the lead. The Bills had finally put energy on the offense. Buffalo could possibly win 4 straight Division Titles if they beat the Dolphins. The Dolphins had to work harder on defense to avoid Buffalo the victory. Both teams use as much muscle to get the run but Buffalo was just short 4th and 1 at 36 yard line. The want to resume the play. They just managed to resume the play with the tush push. The Bills had their mighty performance when Josh Allen ran a 20 yard run. The Bills took 9 yards but fell short from Shakir which landed at the 2 minute warning.
While Buffalo has led the Touchdown, the Dolphins had to find a way to get one more chance to make Buffalo go the overtime. The Dolphins has used all of their timeouts and Buffalo had one more left. Both teams surfed up and dived for the ball which it never crossed the line. While Tyreek Hill took the 7 yard pass from Tagovailoa, the Dolphins wasted no time to get the victory. Then Tagovailoa did a short pass to D Smythe. While the Dolphins kept charge of the ball, Tua Tagovailoa wanted to pass the ball to Tyreek Hill but Jackson of Buffalo was caught for defensive pass interference which the Dolphins would’ve got the touchdown to tie it up if it was a good pass. The referee ruled 10 yard penalty on Buffalo for the automatic first down. When Tyreek Hill wanted to catch the ball from Tagovailoa, Bills defense Taylor Rapp blocked the ball for incomplete with 1:16 left on the clock. The Dolphins had one more play to get touchdown to send Buffalo to overtime. While it was 2nd and 10, it was unfortunate that Tagovailoa was intercepted by Rapp for Buffalo. The Bills supporters have been amplified with the victory alongside of the Bills Mafia as the spirit was tremendous. The Buffalo Bills has defeated the Miami Dolphins 21-14.
AFC Division Title has been awarded to the Buffalo Bills and have won 4 consecutive Division Titles since 2020. Everyone hugged each other and showed good sportsmanship while played their best. The Bills and Dolphins had each got their moment of victory but Buffalo had use their supercharge as the 2nd half was on their major turnaround. Both Coach Sean McDermott and Coach Mike McDaniel had a great performance on the sideline but only one team could win the Division Title and both did outstanding. While the Bills Mafia Party began, Josh Allen had ran to the Bills Fans to the away end and saluted his fans like it’s the away supporters of the Premier League. The Dolphins were heartbroken that their Division Title had faded away to the very end. The Dolphins however did make it to the playoffs which they’ll have to travel to Kansas City to play against the Chiefs. The Buffalo Bills can now play at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo to be the host team against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Josh Allen also had his interview with a news reporter and talked about the overall season which it had been a roller coaster ride for the Bills.
The life lesson was that It wasn’t the dream to finish the season before the playoffs, but the Miami Dolphins have been incredible throughout the 2023 season additionally have been the best team in the AFC East and the American League Division. Nevertheless, the Dolphins produced some realistic moments that allowed them to secure a postseason berth for a second straight season—their first since 2000–2001. The Dolphins faltered late in the season and lost to the Buffalo Bills in the regular season finale, despite leading the Bills by three games with five games remained. The division title game was an emotional roller coaster for both the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. Although the Buffalo Bills didn’t play at their best prior to the bye week, they have not given up since. It’s amazing how the Bills had a decent start but developed into the ultimate super team. The Bills and Dolphins would have to play against wildcard teams, but if both teams advance to the Division Round, they might face each other once more.
