Final2022 Week 3

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 3 2022

Buffalo Bills

Away

19

Miami Dolphins

HomeWon

21

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bills773219
Dolphins770721

BUF 19MIA 21 Final

  • Passing leader

    Josh Allen

    BUF · QB

    26.7PPR pts

    42/63, 400 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Devin Singletary

    BUF · RB

    24.1PPR pts

    9 ATT, 13 YDS, 9 REC, 78 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Bills leader

    Isaiah McKenzie

    BUF · WR

    21.2PPR pts

    7 REC, 76 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Melvin Ingram

    MIA

    2 SACK, 3 TKL

Dolphins 21, Bills 19: Miami rallies in the fourth quarter

Miami broke a 14–14 halftime tie, outscoring Buffalo 7–5 after the break to win 21–19. Buffalo outgained the Dolphins 497–212.

The Bills went 11-for-18 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Dolphins finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 11 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1 turnover margin MIA 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Dolphins Won

Miami won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Bills vs Dolphins
BillsStatDolphins
1Turnovers0
Other team stats
497Total yards212
5.5Yards per play5.4
90Plays39
61%Third-down conversion38%
40:40Time of possession19:20

Scoring Summary

The Dolphins scored three touchdowns; the Bills scored two touchdowns, one field goal, and one safety.

Scoring plays, Bills vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlayBUFMIA
1st quarter
9:03BUFJosh Allen → Devin Singletary, 2-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP70
3:37MIAChase Edmonds 1-yard TD run Ties gameJason Sanders XP77
2nd quarter
11:59BUFJosh Allen → Isaiah McKenzie, 8-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP147
6:45MIATua Tagovailoa → River Cracraft, 11-yard TD Ties gameJason Sanders XP1414
3rd quarter
3:40BUFTyler Bass 30-yard FG Takes lead1714
4th quarter
10:05MIAChase Edmonds 3-yard TD run Game winnerJason Sanders XP1721
1:33BUFSafety1921

Fantasy Points: Bills vs Dolphins, Week 3 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Devin SingletaryBUFRB24.1 PTSRB4
  2. Josh AllenBUFQB23.7 PTSQB4
  3. Isaiah McKenzieBUFWR21.2 PTSWR9
  4. Chase EdmondsMIARB15.7 PTSRB11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Josh AllenBUFQB23.7QB442/6340020847094.7Start/Sit →
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB11.4QB2513/1818610100123.8Start/Sit →
Teddy BridgewaterMIAQB0.0—0/2000———39.6

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Devin SingletaryBUFRB24.1RB4RB9130119781Start/Sit →
Isaiah McKenzieBUFWR21.2WR9WR16097761
Chase EdmondsMIARB15.7RB11RB62121160
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR15.1WR28WR190641020Start/Sit →
Stefon DiggsBUFWR14.4WR31WR———117740Start/Sit →
River CracraftMIAWR8.1WR56WR———11111
James CookBUFRB8.0RB36RB13054370
Gabe DavisBUFWR6.7WR66WR———63370
Dawson KnoxBUFTE6.5TE24TE———44250Start/Sit →
Zack MossBUFRB6.2RB44RB44601160
Tyreek HillMIAWR5.3WR70WR———42330
Durham SmytheMIATE5.3TE28TE———33230Start/Sit →
Reggie GilliamBUFRB4.2RB54RB———32220Start/Sit →
Quintin MorrisBUFTE4.2TE36TE———22220Start/Sit →
Jake KumerowBUFWR3.4WR87WR———22140
Mike GesickiMIATE1.6TE55TE———1160Start/Sit →
Trent SherfieldMIAWR1.5WR106WR———1150
Raheem MostertMIARB1.1RB66RB81102000
Jamison CrowderBUFWR0.9WR113WR———3190

Fantasy Usage

Buffalo Bills

Snap Share

  1. Gabe DavisWR88 snaps96%
  2. Devin SingletaryRB67 snaps73%
  3. Dawson KnoxTE65 snaps71%
  4. Stefon DiggsWR64 snaps70%
  5. Isaiah McKenzieWR47 snaps51%

Target Share57 targets

  1. Stefon Diggs19%, 11 targets
  2. Devin Singletary19%, 11 targets
  3. Isaiah McKenzie16%, 9 targets
  4. Gabe Davis11%, 6 targets
  5. James Cook9%, 5 targets
  6. Other26%, 15 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Devin Singletary39%, 9 carries
  2. Josh Allen35%, 8 carries
  3. Zack Moss17%, 4 carries
  4. Isaiah McKenzie4%, 1 carries
  5. James Cook4%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Tyreek HillWR37 snaps86%
  2. Durham SmytheTE32 snaps74%
  3. Jaylen WaddleWR32 snaps74%
  4. Trent SherfieldWR27 snaps63%
  5. Raheem MostertRB24 snaps56%

Target Share19 targets

  1. Jaylen Waddle32%, 6 targets
  2. Tyreek Hill21%, 4 targets
  3. Durham Smythe16%, 3 targets
  4. Raheem Mostert11%, 2 targets
  5. River Cracraft5%, 1 targets
  6. Other16%, 3 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Raheem Mostert50%, 8 carries
  2. Chase Edmonds38%, 6 carries
  3. Tua Tagovailoa6%, 1 carries
  4. Jaylen Waddle6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Gabe DavisBUFWR8896%611%0
Tyreek HillMIAWR3786%421%0
Durham SmytheMIATE3274%316%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR3274%632%1
Devin SingletaryBUFRB6773%1119%9
Dawson KnoxBUFTE6571%47%0
Stefon DiggsBUFWR6470%1119%0
Trent SherfieldMIAWR2763%15%0
Raheem MostertMIARB2456%211%8
Isaiah McKenzieBUFWR4751%916%1
Jamison CrowderBUFWR4549%35%0
Chase EdmondsMIARB1944%15%6
Mike GesickiMIATE1740%15%0
Quintin MorrisBUFTE2932%24%0
Reggie GilliamBUFRB2022%35%0
River CracraftMIAWR921%15%0
Zack MossBUFRB1617%12%4
James CookBUFRB1112%59%1
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR512%00%0
Jake KumerowBUFWR55%24%0
Tanner ConnerMIATE12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.2Chase Edmonds15.7 PTS vs 5.5 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.4Raheem Mostert1.1 PTS vs 8.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume31.8 xFPJosh Allen26.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Josh AllenBUF · QB26.731.8−5.1100%63 att—63835%00%
Devin SingletaryBUF · RB24.124.10.073%39% car—0939%1119%
Stefon DiggsBUF · WR14.418.3−3.970%19% tgt—000%1119%
Isaiah McKenzieBUF · WR21.215.6+5.651%16% tgt—014%916%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR15.110.6+4.574%30% tgt—016%630%
Gabe DavisBUF · WR6.710.0−3.396%11% tgt—000%611%
James Cook IIIBUF · RB8.09.0−1.012%9% tgt—014%59%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB1.18.5−7.456%47% car—0847%210%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB11.48.3+3.193%18 att—1816%00%
Dawson KnoxBUF · TE6.56.7−0.271%7% tgt—000%47%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR5.36.7−1.486%20% tgt—000%420%
Chase EdmondsMIA · RB15.75.5+10.244%35% car—0635%15%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE5.35.0+0.374%15% tgt—000%315%
Jamison CrowderBUF · WR1.95.0−3.149%5% tgt—000%35%
Reggie GilliamBUF · RB4.25.0−0.822%5% tgt—000%35%
Zack MossBUF · RB6.24.2+2.017%17% car—0417%12%
Jake KumerowBUF · WR3.43.3+0.15%4% tgt—000%24%
Quintin MorrisBUF · TE4.23.3+0.932%4% tgt—000%24%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB0.02.3−2.3—6% car—016%15%
Mike GesickiMIA · TE1.61.7−0.140%5% tgt—000%15%
River CracraftMIA · WR8.11.7+6.421%5% tgt—000%15%
Trent SherfieldMIA · WR1.51.7−0.263%5% tgt—000%15%
Teddy BridgewaterMIA · QB0.00.8−0.87%2 att—200%00%

Team totals: Bills 57 targets and 23 carries; Dolphins 20 targets and 17 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Josh Allen Unlucky

BUF · QB · 26.7 pts on 31.8 expected

42 of 63 passing for 400 yards, 2 touchdowns; 8 carries for 47 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 31.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Josh Allen →

Devin Singletary

BUF · RB · 24.1 pts on 24.1 expected

11 targets (19% of the team's), 9 catches for 78 yards and 1 touchdown; 9 carries (39% of the team's) for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.1 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (11).

Start/Sit: Devin Singletary →

Jaylen Waddle Strong role

MIA · WR · 15.1 pts on 10.6 expected

6 targets (30% of the team's), 4 catches for 102 yards; 1 carry (6% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Raheem Mostert Unlucky

MIA · RB · 1.1 pts on 8.5 expected

2 targets (10% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 8 carries (47% of the team's) for 11 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Isaiah McKenzie Ran hot

BUF · WR · 21.2 pts on 15.6 expected

9 targets (16% of the team's), 7 catches for 76 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Chase Edmonds Ran hot

MIA · RB · 15.7 pts on 5.5 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 6 carries (35% of the team's) for 21 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Buffalo Bills

  • Stock up: Devin Singletary played 73% of the snaps, up from a 57% season average.
  • Stock up: Jamison Crowder played 49% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.
  • Stock down: Jake Kumerow played 5% of the snaps, down from a 51% season average.

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Raheem Mostert led the backfield with 56% of the snaps after trailing Chase Edmonds before this game.
  • Stock up: Durham Smythe played 74% of the snaps, up from a 56% season average.
  • Stock up: Trent Sherfield played 63% of the snaps, up from a 35% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bills defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed toBills DDolphins D
QBs14.419.8
RBs19.922.4
WRs35.530.9
TEs8.714.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 37% win probability, fell as low as 18%, then rallied to win.

Dolphins win probability

Dolphins win probability by game minuteDolphins started at 37%, stood at 41% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −18Allen → Singletary, 2-yd TD38% → 19%Q1 9:03
  2. +19Edmonds 1-yd TD run19% → 38%Q1 3:37
  3. −21Allen → McKenzie, 8-yd TD39% → 18%Q2 11:59
  4. +22Tagovailoa → Cracraft, 11-yd TD18% → 40%Q2 6:45
  5. +47Edmonds 3-yd TD run25% → 72%Q4 10:05

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bills vs Dolphins
Buffalo BillsMeasureMiami Dolphins
90Plays39
74%Pass rate56%
5.7Yds / dropback7.8
5.0Yds / carry2.4
11/18Third downs3/8

Efficiency edge Miami ran 51 fewer plays but gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • BUF Singletary 19% · Diggs 19% · McKenzie 16%
  • MIA Waddle 30% · Hill 20% · Smythe 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bills vs Dolphins
ResultBUFMIA
Touchdowns23
Field goals10
Punts14
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals10
Safeties01

MIA turnover edge: +1

  • The Bills opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Dolphins scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
BUFQ1 15:0010755:57Touchdown
MIAQ1 9:035132:26Punt
BUFQ1 6:373-51:24Fumble
MIAQ1 5:13361:36Touchdown
BUFQ1 3:3714756:38Touchdown
MIAQ2 11:599835:14Touchdown
BUFQ2 6:457302:58Punt
MIAQ2 3:476222:09Punt
BUFQ2 1:388451:38End of half
MIAQ3 15:004211:58Punt
BUFQ3 13:0220879:22Field goal
MIAQ3 3:40381:40Punt
BUFQ3 2:006602:51Missed FG
MIAQ4 14:096724:04Touchdown
BUFQ4 10:0517738:19Downs
MIAQ4 1:463-10:13Safety
BUFQ4 1:337361:33End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Bills vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

The Bills and Dolphins first met in 1966 and have played 125 times since. They have been AFC East rivals since 1970.

All-time series
63–61–1Dolphins lead, 125 meetings since 1966
Postseason
4–1Split 4–1
Largest Bills win
35–02021
Largest Dolphins win
45–71970

Since 2021

9–2 Bills lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 11 Dolphins at Bills Upcoming
  • Week 17 Bills at Dolphins Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bills vs Dolphins
BillsStatDolphins
13-3Record9-8
28.4Points per game23.4
397.6Yards per game364.5
6.1Yards per play6.1
17.9Points allowed per game23.5
319.1Yards allowed per game337.8

Bills vs Dolphins Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
BUF −4.5Bills failed to cover by 6.5
Total
54.5Under: 40 points scored (by 14.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bills29.519−10.5
Dolphins25.021−4.0

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 3 meetings: Bills 1–1–1 ATS, unders 3–0.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Buffalo Bills

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
2–1
ATS on the road
1–1

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
3–0
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS at home
2–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Bills vs Dolphins Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 11 in Buffalo and Week 17 in Miami. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Bills vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Bills vs Dolphins Week 3 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 21–19 in Week 3 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on September 25, 2022. See the Dolphins' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Bills vs Dolphins?

The final score was Dolphins 21, Bills 19. The teams were tied 14–14 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 5, Dolphins 7.

What happened in the Bills vs Dolphins game?

Miami broke a 14–14 halftime tie, outscoring Buffalo 7–5 after the break to win 21–19. Buffalo outgained the Dolphins 497–212. Devin Singletary led all players with 9 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown, plus 9 carries for 13 rushing yards. The Bills committed 1 turnover, the Dolphins none.

What was the game-winning score in Bills vs Dolphins?

Chase Edmonds' 3-yard touchdown run with 10:05 left in the fourth quarter gave the Dolphins a 21–17 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Dolphins?

Devin Singletary led the game with 24.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 3, on 9 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown, plus 9 carries for 13 rushing yards. Josh Allen was next with 23.7 (QB4). See Devin Singletary's 2022 game log.

Who led Bills vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?

Josh Allen (BUF) led all passers with 42 of 63 for 400 yards and 2 touchdowns. Josh Allen (BUF) led in rushing with 8 carries for 47 yards. Jaylen Waddle (MIA) led in receiving with 4 catches for 102 yards.

How many fantasy points did Devin Singletary score against the Dolphins?

Devin Singletary scored 24.1 points in PPR leagues, 19.6 in half-PPR and 15.1 in standard scoring against the Dolphins in Week 3 of the 2022 season, on 9 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown, plus 9 carries for 13 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Dolphins?

Chase Edmonds outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 15.7 PPR points on 5.5 xFP (+10.2). Raheem Mostert fell furthest short, with 1.1 points on 8.5 xFP (−7.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Dolphins come back to beat the Bills?

The Dolphins' chances of winning fell as low as 18% in the first half. Chase Edmonds' 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Chase Edmonds' 3-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Bills vs Dolphins record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 63–61–1 across 125 meetings since 1966, including a 1–4 record in the postseason.

When did the Bills and Dolphins last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on October 31, 2021, when the Bills beat the Dolphins 26–11.

Have the Bills and Dolphins met in the playoffs?

Yes, 5 times, most recently in the 2022 playoffs. The Bills are 4–1 against the Dolphins in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Bills vs Dolphins?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bills −4.5, making the Buffalo Bills 4.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 54.5. That implied about 29.5 points for the Bills and 25.0 for the Dolphins.

Did Bills vs Dolphins go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 54.5, and the teams combined for 40 points, 14.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Bills vs Dolphins?

The Dolphins covered as 4.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Bills −4.5. The final margin was 2 points.