Bills 31–10 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 60.7% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.95 total passing EPA. J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 65.0% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +10.82 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+4.43 EPA): (7:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 26-Ty.Johnson to MIA 1 for 33 yards (5-J.Ramsey)..

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 31–10 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 30–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jonathan Allen
Top passer: Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play: (9:37) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left INTERCEPTED by 46-J.Ingram [57-A.Epenesa] …
Game date: 2024-09-12

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 31–10 on 2024-09-12. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +10.82 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Buffalo Bills	13	17	7	0	0	31
Miami Dolphins	7	3	0	0	0	10

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BUFBuffalo Bills

BUF 5

+1BUF 15

+3MIA 25

MIA 1

MIA 49

+3BUF 16

BUF 70

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:55TD
James Cook III
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 17
Score
6-0
(9:55) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 4-J.Cook for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:49TD
Tyler Bass
Points+7
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
7-0
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:28TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
7-6
(3:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:21XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
7-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:45FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 25
Score
10-7
(12:45) 2-T.Bass 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:28TD
James Cook III
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
16-7
(6:28) 4-J.Cook left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:25XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
17-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:45TD
James Cook III
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 49
Score
23-7
(3:45) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 4-J.Cook up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:36XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
24-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:08FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 16
Score
24-10
(:08) 7-J.Sanders 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 9:37TD
Ja'Marcus Ingram
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 70
Score
30-10
(9:37) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left INTERCEPTED by 46-J.Ingram [57-A.Epenesa] at MIA 31. 46-J.Ingram for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 9:27XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
31-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +10.82 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
2Khalil Shakir · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
3De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
4James Cook III · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.40 EPA/play
5Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
6James Cook III · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.66 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7Ty Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
8Dalton Kincaid · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing

Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+10.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Jonathan Allen's top snap (+4.43 EPA): (7:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 26-Ty.Johnson to MIA 1 for 33 yards (5-J.Ramsey).

Biggest single play (-7.23 EPA): Tua Tagovailoa — (9:37) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left INTERCEPTED by 46-J.Ingram [57-A.Epenesa] at MIA 31. 46-J.Ingram for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Tua Tagovailoa led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +3.3% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -6.95 total EPA
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 20 dropbacks · 65.0% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +10.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.113	-0.236
Offensive success rate	41.7%	47.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.541	-0.344
Rush EPA/play	-0.052	-0.188
Defensive EPA/play	+0.236	-0.113
Defensive success rate	52.8%	58.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: +0.11 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +6.80 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -20.96 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — James Cook III (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q1 9:55)
Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 3:28)
Buffalo Bills — James Cook III (Q2 6:28)
Buffalo Bills — James Cook III (Q2 3:45)
Buffalo Bills — Ja'Marcus Ingram (Q3 9:37)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q2 12:45)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 0:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 17 (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 4-J.Cook for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q1 9:49) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q1 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 3:21) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 17–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q2 12:45) — (12:45) 2-T.Bass 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) 4-J.Cook left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 6:25) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 49 (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 4-J.Cook up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 3:36) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 16 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 7-J.Sanders 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 70 (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left INTERCEPTED by 46-J.Ingram [57-A.Epenesa] at MIA 31. 46-J.Ingram for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 9:27) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 4-J.Cook for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +4.40]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left intended for 88-G.DuBose INTERCEPTED by 46-J.Ingram at BUF 38. 46-J.Ingram to MIA 37 for 25 yards (0-B.Berrios, 9-J.Smith). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.00]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 10-K.Shakir to BUF 35 for 21 yards (21-J.Poyer). PENALTY on MIA-21-J.Poyer, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 35. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.07]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right intended for 84-R.Chosen INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Benford at 50. 47-C.Benford pushed ob at MIA 44 for 6 yards (84-R.Chosen). ** Injury Update: BUF-99-C.Toohil [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.45]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 26-Ty.Johnson to MIA 1 for 33 yards (5-J.Ramsey). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +4.43]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left INTERCEPTED by 46-J.Ingram [57-A.Epenesa] at MIA 31. 46-J.Ingram for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.3% · EPA -7.23]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 4-J.Cook up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.7% · EPA +4.87]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right intended for 84-R.Chosen INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Benford at 50. 47-C.Benford pushed ob at MIA 44 for 6 yards (84-R.Chosen). ** Injury Update: BUF-99-C.Toohil [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.45]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 26-Ty.Johnson to MIA 1 for 33 yards (5-J.Ramsey). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +4.43]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 9:55 · MIA 17 · Score 6-0
(9:55) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 4-J.Cook for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills TD (+7) — Q1 9:49 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:28 · BUF 5 · Score 7-6
(3:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:21 · BUF 15 · Score 7-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 12:45 · MIA 25 · Score 10-7
(12:45) 2-T.Bass 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 6:28 · MIA 1 · Score 16-7
(6:28) 4-J.Cook left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 6:25 · MIA 15 · Score 17-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 3:45 · MIA 49 · Score 23-7
(3:45) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 4-J.Cook up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 3:36 · MIA 15 · Score 24-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · BUF 16 · Score 24-10
(:08) 7-J.Sanders 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 9:37 · BUF 70 · Score 30-10
(9:37) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left INTERCEPTED by 46-J.Ingram [57-A.Epenesa] at MIA 31. 46-J.Ingram for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 9:27 · MIA 15 · Score 31-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on 2024-09-12?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 31-10 in Week 2, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 13, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 17, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 31, Miami Dolphins 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Cook (J. Allen pass) (Q1 9:55) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 3:28) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Cook (Q2 6:28) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Cook (Q2 3:45) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Ingram (Q3 9:37) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 12:45, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 60.7% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.95 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 65.0% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +10.82 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+4.43 EPA): (7:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 26-Ty.Johnson to MIA 1 for 33 yards (5-J.Ramsey)..

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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