James Cook ran for two touchdowns and hauled in one through the air as the Buffalo Bills rolled past the Miami Dolphins, 31-10, on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium to start the season 2-0.
Cook, who carried the ball 11 times for 78 yards, became the third Bills player to score three touchdowns in a single game against the Dolphins in the last five seasons, joining Stefon Diggs (2023) and Isaiah McKenzie (2020).
Josh Allen completed 13 of his 19 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown, which went to Cook for 17 yards. Khalil Shakir led the team in receptions (5) and receiving yards (54).
Ja’Marcus Ingram tallied two interceptions, including a 31-yard pick-six. Christian Benford also picked off Tua Tagovailoa, who ended up leaving the game with a concussion. Ed Oliver and Von Miller added sacks, while Damar Hamlin led the team in total tackles with eight.
Tyler Bass converted on a 43-yard field goal and missed from 45.
Terrel Bernard left the game in the first quarter with a pectoral injury and did not return.
Sean McDermott improved to 14-2 against Miami since 2017 when he became Buffalo’s head coach, while Mike McDaniel fell to 1-5 against the Bills.
GAME RECAP LINKS
- Bills 31, Dolphins 10 | Final score, stats to know + game highlights (BuffaloBills.com)
- 5 takeaways from the Bills’ 31-10 win against the Dolphins (BillsWire.com)
- Bills continue dominance of Dolphins with beatdown on Thursday Night Football (Democrat&Chronicle.com)
- Bills RB James Cook roasted the Miami Dolphins in Week 2 (SBNation.com)
FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combined for 65 yards tonight
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) September 13, 2024
That’s their lowest total since Hill joined the Dolphins 😬 https://t.co/Y2EALm3mdY pic.twitter.com/jGuwiXY1q5
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) September 13, 2024
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