Miami Dolphins stun the Buffalo Bills in first game post Chris Grier

For the first time in years, the Miami Dolphins flipped the script.

The Dolphins have been haunted by Josh Allen, Sean McDermott, and the Buffalo Bills for the better part of a decade — losing 14 of their last 15 matchups, including Allen’s absurd 14-2 record against them. On Sunday, Buffalo came to Miami with a chance to tie the all-time series for the first time since 1969.

But the Dolphins had other plans.

In their first game since moving on from longtime GM Chris Grier, Miami put together one of their most complete performances of the season, stunning the Bills in a dominant win. 30-13

Miami started the game on a 16-0 run, including a 92-yard touchdown drive capped off with a Malik Washington touchdown, and a beautiful pass from Tua Tagovailoa to Jaylen Waddle.

Washington TD

Tua to Waddle

The story of the game was the Dolphins defense. Miami allowed 13 points, and forced 3 turnovers, two forced fumbles, and an interception in the redzone.

Juju Brents, Jack Jones, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Jordyn Brooks were among those who had a great game and frustrated Josh Allen all night. Miami held James Cook to 53 yards and played perfect complimentary football.

On the offensive side, it was the running game. Miami ran for 198 yards, averaging 6.6 yards per carry and saw the best of Devon Achane.

Devon Achane carried the ball 22 times for 174 yards including a 59-yard touchdown run, and a game clinching 35-yard touchdown run.

The Dolphins offensive line kept Tua upright and allowed him to control the game, and his two interceptions were essentially “arm punts.”

Now for the Dolphins and their fans, this is an awesome win. It’s always great to beat a division rival, especially one who has owned you over the last decade.

But this is what the Dolphins could have been, this whole season. We have seen moments of it, but never a complete stretch of it. Can the Miami Dolphins stack another one of these complete games or is it just another random win in a rather frustrating season.

It had been 1,140 days since the Dolphins last beat the Bills.