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NFL : ATS Matchup
Sunday 9/14/2014Line$ LineOU LineScore
MIAMI
 
BUFFALO
+1.5  

-1.5  
+105

-125

43
 
10
Final
29

MIAMI (1 - 0) at BUFFALO (1 - 0)
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Week 2 Sunday, 9/14/2014 1:00 PM
Board OpenLatest
253MIAMI44.543
254BUFFALO-1-1
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
MIAMI - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games1-0+1.31-01-033.010.0360.0(5.1)3.020.020.0315.0(4.1)2.0
Last 3 Games1-0+1.31-01-033.010.0360.0(5.1)3.020.020.0315.0(4.1)2.0
Division Games1-0+1.31-01-033.010.0360.0(5.1)3.020.020.0315.0(4.1)2.0
MIAMI - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)33.010.025.030:2738-191(5)18-3256.2%169(5.3)70-360(5.1)(10.9)
Opponents Defensive Avg.33102530:2738-191(5)18-3256.2%169(5.3)70-360(5.1)(10.9)
Defense (All Games)20.020.020.029:3320-89(4.4)29-5651.8%226(4)76-315(4.1)(15.7)
Opponents Offensive Avg.20202030:3320-89(4.4)29-5651.8%226(4)76-315(4.1)(15.7)
MIAMI - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)1.02.03.0-1.013-753.8%0-00.0%3-75(25)3-24(8)4-26
Opponents Avg. Stats Against123113-753.8%0-00.0%3-75(25)24-3(8)4-26
Stats Against (All Games)0.02.02.0 17-529.4%4-250.0%3-77(25.7)2-15(7.5)9-100
Opponents Avg. Stats For022 17-529.4%4-250.0%3-77(25.7)15-2(7.5)9-100

BUFFALO - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games1-0+2.21-00-123.017.0360.0(6.5)1.020.07.0427.0(6.4)3.0
Last 3 Games1-0+2.21-00-123.017.0360.0(6.5)1.020.07.0427.0(6.4)3.0
BUFFALO - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)23.017.015.030:3233-193(5.8)16-2272.7%167(7.6)55-360(6.5)(15.7)
Opponents Defensive Avg.23171531:3233-193(5.8)16-2272.7%167(7.6)55-360(6.5)(15.7)
Defense (All Games)20.07.029.034:4218-86(4.8)34-4969.4%341(7)67-427(6.4)(21.3)
Opponents Offensive Avg.2072935:4218-86(4.8)34-4969.4%341(7)67-427(6.4)(21.3)
BUFFALO - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)1.00.01.02.012-433.3%0-00.0%2-40(20)2-14(7)9-108
Opponents Avg. Stats Against101212-433.3%0-00.0%2-40(20)14-2(7)9-108
Stats Against (All Games)2.01.03.0 12-541.7%0-00.0%1-21(21)1-1(1)4-43
Opponents Avg. Stats For213 12-541.7%0-00.0%1-21(21)1-1(1)4-43
Average power rating of opponents played: MIAMI 26,  BUFFALO 17
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
MIAMI - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014NEW ENGLAND33-20W3W48O38-19118-32-169320-8929-56-2262
9/14/2014@ BUFFALO            
9/21/2014KANSAS CITY            
9/28/2014*OAKLAND            
10/12/2014GREEN BAY            

BUFFALO - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014@ CHICAGO23-20W6.5W47U33-19316-22-167118-8634-49-3413
9/14/2014MIAMI            
9/21/2014SAN DIEGO            
9/28/2014@ HOUSTON            
10/5/2014@ DETROIT            
10/12/2014NEW ENGLAND            
KEY GAME INFORMATION
MIAMI: Miami has a new offensive coordinator in Bill Lazor, a new offensive line coach in John Benton, a new starting RB in Knowshon Moreno, and a revamped offensive line. It may take a few games to get the zone-blocking scheme going. The Dolphins were the third-most pass- heavy team in the NFL last year'considering Lazor's background as a quarterbacks coach, they figure to keep relying on the passing game. Moreno figures to take the bulk of the work, with Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas (if he makes the team) battling for scraps behind him. Thomas took the bulk of the red zone touches as last year went on, but Moreno is expected to take most of these reps in 2014.
After a year as a quarterbacks coach in Philly, Lazor figures to bring a more up-tempo, spread philosophy to the Dolphins. Miami is expected to rely on Mike Wallace more often this year, especially in more catch-and-run situations. Moreno will see heavy work in the screen game. Brian Hartline figures to be more of a traditional possession receiver, with he, Jarvis Landry and tight end Charles Clay working a lot of deep crossing routes. Clay is likely to work downfield much more often than he did last season. It's an offense with some slow developing routes, so quarterback Ryan Tannehill is probably going take a ton of hits again. When the Dolphins throw in the red zone, Clay was targeted often, as was Brandon Gibson before his season-ending knee injury.
The Dolphins were able to improve their secondary this offseason by signing a couple of seasoned veterans in cornerback Cortland Finnegan and safety Louis Delmas, but this unit doesn't have a whole lot of star power other than defensive ends Cameron Wake and Olivier Vernon, who combined for 20 sacks last year.
BUFFALO: Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett brought a much different look to the Bills' running game in his first season with the team in 2013, and it didn't do C.J. Spiller any favors. Buffalo uses a lot of read option plays to try to take advantage of quarterback EJ Manuel's mobility. Spiller was hesitant in read-option situations, and Manuel was fragile as a rookie, so they might move back to a more traditional look this year. Spiller figures to take back more of a No. 1 workload from Fred Jackson, though that was the plan a year ago and Jackson proved too valuable to keep off the field. Bryce Brown provides insurance for the aging Jackson. In the red zone, the Bills quickly moved away from Spiller in goal-to-go situations, opting for Jackson's more decisive running instead.
Hackett uses play-action and crossing action in the middle of the field. Rookie Sammy Watkins will likely be penciled in at flanker, where they'll rely on his YAC ability to make Manuel's life easier. After spending the early part of the year on the perimeter last year, No. 2 WR Robert Woods should work a larger set of routes, similar to what former No. 1 receiver Stevie Johnson used to run. Marquise Goodwin figures to overtake T.J. Graham as their primary deep threat, while Mike Williams comes in as a red zone specialist. Tight end Scott Chandler will be utilized as a receiver underneath.
The Bills will be playing for their third defensive coordinator in three years with Jim Schwartz replacing Mike Pettine, who improved this group a lot in 2013, especially with sacks and interceptions. Free agent outside linebackers Keith Rivers and Brandon Spikes will greatly help Buffalo's transition to a 4-3 scheme.
PREVIEW
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*Dolphins-Bills Preview* ========================

By KEVIN CHROUST STATS Writer

The Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills got through difficult Week 1 assignments. As a result, they might look at their Week 2 opponents with heightened respect.

Each will try to get a early leg up on one of their AFC East counterparts as they meet Sunday in Buffalo, the Bills' first game since a tentative agreement was reached on the sale of the franchise.

The sale, which would ensure the team remains in the city with Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula if it passes a three-quarters majority approval of the other 31 NFL owners, figures to add to the optimism the Bills carry into their home opener.

While Buffalo (1-0) earned a 23-20 overtime victory at Chicago on Sunday, Miami posted a 23-0 second-half scoring advantage to win 33-20 at home over New England.

The Dolphins (1-0) also established an impressive ground game with Knowshon Moreno and Lamar Miller. Moreno debuted for the Dolphins with 134 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries, while Miller added 58 yards on 11 rushes with a receiving score.

The Dolphins' revamped offensive line certainly had something to do with it, but they were lauding Moreno.

"Did you see that man out there?" said center Samson Satele, part of an entirely new starting line. "He's a crazy dude. You give him a little crease and away he goes."

The unit's debut also resulted in just one sack of Ryan Tannehill, who had been sacked a league-high 93 times in his first two seasons.

Tannehill wasn't mistake free, going 18 of 32 for 178 yards, two scores and an interception, but the sustainability of drives was evident with 25 first downs to match the team high from 2013. Miami also outgained New England by a 222-67 margin in the second half.

Mike Wallace caught seven passes for 81 yards and a TD and was refreshed to be running routes that culminated in Tannehill releasing the ball.

"That Ryan was upright most of the game was big for us," Wallace said.

The Bills didn't require much from second-year quarterback EJ Manuel, who went 16 of 22 for 173 yards, a TD and an interception, instead maintaining their identity as a running team and recording three takeaways on the other side of the ball.

Buffalo racked up 193 yards on the ground with an average of 5.8 per carry against a questionable Chicago defense. C.J. Spiller had a team-high 15 carries for 53 yards, but Fred Jackson led the way with 61 yards on seven rushes as the team showed the off-field uncertainty after the death of team owner Ralph Wilson in March hadn't disrupted preparation.

"It was a great statement win for us to put all that stuff behind and focus on the season," Jackson said.

Spiller, Jackson and their teammates might have to work a little harder against Miami, which limited New England to 89 rushing yards, its lowest rushing total against the Dolphins in 12 games dating to the 2008 season.

More impressively, the Dolphins shut down Tom Brady's passing attack, holding the two-time league MVP to 4.45 yards per attempt, the seventh-lowest single-game mark in his career. Miami only held one opponent under that mark a season ago, and it was the considerably less-touted New York Jets combination of Matt Simms and Geno Smith.

Rather than Tannehill picking himself up from the ground, it was Brady who found himself sacked four times. End Cameron Wake had two sacks, both of which resulted in forced fumbles, and was named AFC defensive player of the week.

Success against the Bills might require a different approach and different personnel. New England's Week 1 pass-to-run ratio was 56-to-20, while Buffalo's was 22-to-33. Additionally, the Dolphins find themselves hobbled after losing starting linebackers Danell Ellerbee (hip) and Koa Misi (ankle) in the first half.

Ellerbee has been placed on injured reserve, and would-be starter Phillip Wheeler (thumb) was already inactive.

The Buffalo defense is also coming off a demanding test against the Bears, whose 27.8 points per game in 2013 trailed only Denver. Chicago racked up 427 yards of offense as Buffalo also experienced injuries with linebacker Keith Rivers suffering a groin problem and safety Aaron Williams being evaluated for a concussion afterward.

Buffalo won both meetings with Miami last season, including a 19-0 home victory Dec. 22 in which it sacked Tannehill seven times and limited the Dolphins to 103 yards of offense, the third-lowest total in team history.

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