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Bills Survive Dolphins Scare! Buffalo Stays Perfect in Chaotic Nail-Biter

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The Buffalo Bills may be undefeated at 3-0, but their Week 3 victory over the winless Miami Dolphins was anything but routine. What began as a potential blowout behind Josh Allen’s hot hand quickly turned into a thriller tied at 21 entering the fourth quarter.

Miami showed fight despite injuries, capitalizing on all three red zone trips and forcing Buffalo into three second-half punts. The turning point came on a roughing-the-punter penalty against Zach Sieler, gifting Buffalo new life on a drive capped by Khalil Shakir’s go-ahead touchdown.

In the closing minutes, linebacker Terrel Bernard iced the game with a clutch interception of Tua Tagovailoa — sealing Buffalo’s survival.

The game wasn’t without setbacks. Buffalo missed key defenders Ed Oliver and Matt Milano, while Miami’s patched-up secondary still managed to hold the Bills in check at times. Even so, Allen etched his name into history, becoming the fastest player to reach 300 total touchdowns (including playoffs).

Standouts included tight end Dalton Kincaid, who grabbed five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown, wideout Tyrell Shavers making critical grabs, and Bernard stepping up as the defensive anchor. On the downside, defensive linemen T.J. Sanders and Javon Solomon failed to generate pressure, while cornerback Tre’Davious White struggled against Miami’s speed.

Despite the win, the Bills’ defensive issues — especially on third downs, where Miami converted 10 of 15 tries — remain glaring. With the New Orleans Saints up next, Buffalo must tighten up if they want to prove they’re true contenders.

📢 EAGLES UPDATE: Philadelphia Falls 21–17 to Denver in Hard-Fought Week 5 Battle 🦅
Eagles Nation, here’s the latest from Lincoln Financial Field – The Philadelphia Eagles dropped a tough one, falling 21–17 to the Denver Broncos in a thrilling Week 5 matchup on Sunday afternoon. Despite a strong start, Philly couldn’t hold off a late Denver comeback, ending their undefeated streak at 4–1. 🏈 GAME RECAP The Eagles came out firing, with Jalen Hurts leading the charge. He went 24/36 for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 52-yard bomb to DeVonta Smith (5 catches, 92 yards) that set up a Saquon Barkley touchdown run (18 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD). A.J. Brown was a force, hauling in 6 catches for 78 yards and drawing a critical pass interference penalty on Broncos star Patrick Surtain II in the end zone. Philly led 17–6 in the third quarter after a 2-yard TD pass to Dallas Goedert, but the tide turned. Denver’s defense, sparked by Nik Bonitto’s two sacks, forced a fumble from Barkley and an interception from Hurts, setting up two quick Broncos touchdowns. Bo Nix (20/30, 248 yards, 2 TDs; 45 rushing yards) and Evan Engram (7 catches, 102 yards, 1 TD) fueled the rally, with a late two-point conversion by Troy Franklin sealing the 21–17 lead. A final Eagles Hail Mary fell short, and the loss was compounded by an early exit from Landon Dickerson (sprained ankle), which disrupted the offensive line and led to three sacks allowed in the second half. Adding to the frustration, Broncos linebacker Cody Vaughn was heard taunting Dickerson post-injury, saying he should “go home to his wife.” The comments fired up Eagles fans, who let Vaughn hear it as he left the field. 📊 KEY STATS Jalen Hurts: 24/36, 289 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT A.J. Brown: 6 catches, 78 yards DeVonta Smith: 5 catches, 92 yards Saquon Barkley: 18 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD Eagles Defense: 1 sack (Za’Darius Smith), 0 takeaways Broncos Offense: Bo Nix (248 passing yards, 2 TDs), Evan Engram (102 receiving yards, 1 TD) Turnovers: Eagles 2 (1 fumble, 1 INT); Broncos 0 🦅 WHAT IT MEANS FOR PHILLY This loss stings, but the Eagles showed fight. A.J. Brown’s performance silenced trade rumors, proving he’s the heart of this offense. The team’s late-game execution faltered, and Kevin Patullo’s unit will need to tighten up to avoid another collapse. Injuries, like Dickerson’s, exposed depth issues, especially on the offensive line. 🔜 LOOKING AHEAD The Eagles (4–1) now gear up for a critical NFC East stretch, facing the New York Giants twice in the next three weeks. Let’s rally behind our Birds to bounce back and keep those Super Bowl dreams alive! 🦅 FINAL SCORE: Denver Broncos 21 – Philadelphia Eagles 17 Stay loud, Eagles Nation—we’re still in this! 💚