Final2024 Week 2

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 2 2024

Buffalo Bills

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Miami Dolphins

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Scoring by quarter
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Dolphins730010

BUF 31MIA 10 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tua Tagovailoa

    MIA · QB

    8.5PPR pts

    17/25, 145 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    De'Von Achane

    MIA · RB

    29.5PPR pts

    22 ATT, 96 YDS, 7 REC, 69 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Dolphins leader

    Jonnu Smith

    MIA · TE

    11.3PPR pts

    6 REC, 53 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Ja'Marcus Ingram

    BUF

    2 INT, 1 TD

Bills 31, Dolphins 10: Buffalo beats Miami

Buffalo led 24–10 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Miami 7–0 after the break to win 31–10. Miami outgained the Bills 351–247, but the Bills averaged 5.5 yards per play.

The Dolphins went 7-for-15 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Bills 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

  • +0.8 yards/play BUF 5.5 · MIA 4.7
  • +3 turnover margin BUF 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Bills Won

Buffalo won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Bills vs Dolphins
BillsStatDolphins
5.5Yards per play4.7
0Turnovers3
Other team stats
247Total yards351
45Plays75
33%Third-down conversion47%
23:41Time of possession36:19

Scoring Summary

The Bills scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Dolphins scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Bills vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlayBUFMIA
1st quarter
9:49BUFJosh Allen → James Cook, 17-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP70
3:21MIATua Tagovailoa → De'Von Achane, 5-yard TD Ties gameJason Sanders XP77
2nd quarter
12:41BUFTyler Bass 43-yard FG Takes lead107
6:25BUFJames Cook 1-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Bass XP177
3:36BUFJames Cook 49-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Bass XP247
0:04MIAJason Sanders 34-yard FG2410
3rd quarter
9:27BUFJa'Marcus Ingram 31-yard interception return TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP3110
4th quarter
No scoring

Fantasy Points: Bills vs Dolphins, Week 2 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. De'Von AchaneMIARB29.5 PTSRB2
  2. James CookBUFRB28.5 PTSRB3
  3. Jonnu SmithMIATE11.3 PTSTE6
  4. Khalil ShakirBUFWR10.6 PTSWR31

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB8.5QB3017/2514513217056.7Start/Sit →
Josh AllenBUFQB9.8QB2813/1913910220107.1Start/Sit →
Skylar ThompsonMIAQB3.6QB328/14800014073.5
Mitchell TrubiskyBUFQB-0.2—————2-20—Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
De'Von AchaneMIARB29.5RB2RB2296077691
James CookBUFRB28.5RB3RB1178211171
Jonnu SmithMIATE11.3TE6TE———76530Start/Sit →
Khalil ShakirBUFWR10.6WR31WR12055540Start/Sit →
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR8.5WR39WR14044410Start/Sit →
Dalton KincaidBUFTE7.3TE14TE———44330Start/Sit →
Tyreek HillMIAWR6.6WR53WR112063240
Ty JohnsonBUFRB4.2RB49RB1-1021330Start/Sit →
Ray DavisBUFRB3.8RB51RB929011-10Start/Sit →
Jeff WilsonMIARB3.2RB53RB———22120
Grant DuBoseMIAWR2.3WR95WR———31130
Durham SmytheMIATE1.8TE45TE———1180Start/Sit →
Robbie ChosenMIAWR1.5WR104WR———4150
Curtis SamuelBUFWR1.3WR108WR———2130
Jaylen WrightMIARB0.4RB76RB540————Start/Sit →
Julian HillMIATE0.0—TE———2000
Mack HollinsBUFWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingBUFWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Braxton BerriosMIAWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Keon ColemanBUFWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Buffalo Bills

Snap Share

  1. Keon ColemanWR41 snaps91%
  2. Mack HollinsWR32 snaps71%
  3. Khalil ShakirWR31 snaps69%
  4. Dawson KnoxTE24 snaps53%
  5. James CookRB21 snaps47%

Target Share18 targets

  1. Khalil Shakir28%, 5 targets
  2. Dalton Kincaid22%, 4 targets
  3. Curtis Samuel11%, 2 targets
  4. Ty Johnson11%, 2 targets
  5. Mack Hollins6%, 1 targets
  6. Other22%, 4 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. James Cook42%, 11 carries
  2. Ray Davis35%, 9 carries
  3. Mitchell Trubisky8%, 2 carries
  4. Josh Allen8%, 2 carries
  5. Ty Johnson4%, 1 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Jaylen WaddleWR55 snaps72%
  2. Tyreek HillWR52 snaps68%
  3. De'Von AchaneRB47 snaps62%
  4. Braxton BerriosWR34 snaps45%
  5. Durham SmytheTE33 snaps43%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Jonnu Smith19%, 7 targets
  2. De'Von Achane19%, 7 targets
  3. Tyreek Hill16%, 6 targets
  4. Robbie Chosen11%, 4 targets
  5. Jaylen Waddle11%, 4 targets
  6. Other24%, 9 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. De'Von Achane69%, 22 carries
  2. Jaylen Wright16%, 5 carries
  3. Tua Tagovailoa6%, 2 carries
  4. Tyreek Hill3%, 1 carries
  5. Jaylen Waddle3%, 1 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Keon ColemanBUFWR4191%16%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR5572%411%1
Mack HollinsBUFWR3271%16%0
Khalil ShakirBUFWR3169%528%1
Tyreek HillMIAWR5268%616%1
De'Von AchaneMIARB4762%719%22
Dawson KnoxBUFTE2453%00%0
James CookBUFRB2147%16%11
Braxton BerriosMIAWR3445%13%0
Durham SmytheMIATE3343%13%0
Dalton KincaidBUFTE1942%422%0
Jonnu SmithMIATE3242%719%0
Julian HillMIATE2837%25%0
Grant DuBoseMIAWR2634%38%0
Ray DavisBUFRB1431%16%9
Curtis SamuelBUFWR1227%211%0
Jaylen WrightMIARB1824%00%5
Ty JohnsonBUFRB716%211%1
Jeff WilsonMIARB1114%25%0
Quintin MorrisBUFTE613%00%0
Reggie GilliamBUFRB511%00%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingBUFWR49%16%0
Tanner ConnerMIATE34%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+19.6James Cook III28.5 PTS vs 8.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.4Robbie Chosen1.5 PTS vs 6.9 xFP
  • Highest expected volume26.3 xFPDe'Von Achane29.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB29.526.3+3.262%65% car—02265%719%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB8.512.4−3.972%25 att—2526%00%
Jonnu SmithMIA · TE11.312.0−0.742%19% tgt—000%719%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR6.610.9−4.368%16% tgt—013%616%
Josh AllenBUF · QB9.89.80.091%19 att—1928%00%
Khalil ShakirBUF · WR10.69.2+1.469%28% tgt—014%528%
James Cook IIIBUF · RB28.58.9+19.647%42% car—01142%16%
Ray DavisBUF · RB3.87.6−3.831%35% car—0935%16%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR8.57.5+1.072%11% tgt—013%411%
Dalton KincaidBUF · TE7.36.9+0.442%22% tgt—000%422%
Robbie ChosenMIA · WR1.56.9−5.4—11% tgt—000%411%
Skylar ThompsonMIA · QB3.66.9−3.328%14 att—1413%00%
Grant DuBoseMIA · WR2.35.1−2.834%8% tgt—000%38%
Ty JohnsonBUF · RB4.24.1+0.116%11% tgt—014%211%
Curtis SamuelBUF · WR1.33.4−2.127%11% tgt—000%211%
Jeff Wilson Jr.MIA · RB3.23.4−0.214%5% tgt—000%25%
Julian HillMIA · TE0.03.4−3.437%5% tgt—000%25%
Jaylen WrightMIA · RB0.43.3−2.924%15% car—0515%00%
Braxton BerriosMIA · WR0.01.7−1.745%3% tgt—000%13%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE1.81.7+0.143%3% tgt—000%13%
Keon ColemanBUF · WR0.01.7−1.791%6% tgt—000%16%
Mack HollinsBUF · WR0.01.7−1.771%6% tgt—000%16%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingBUF · WR0.01.7−1.79%6% tgt—000%16%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB0.21.3−1.1—6% car—026%00%
Mitchell TrubiskyBUF · QB-0.21.3−1.59%0 att—028%00%

Team totals: Bills 18 targets and 26 carries; Dolphins 37 targets and 34 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Josh Allen

BUF · QB · 9.8 pts on 9.8 expected

13 of 19 passing for 139 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Josh Allen →

Tua Tagovailoa

MIA · QB · 8.5 pts on 12.4 expected

17 of 25 passing for 145 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 2 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Khalil Shakir

BUF · WR · 10.6 pts on 9.2 expected

5 targets (28% of the team's), 5 catches for 54 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Khalil Shakir →

James Cook III Ran hot

BUF · RB · 28.5 pts on 8.9 expected

1 target (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 17 yards and 1 touchdown; 11 carries (42% of the team's) for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

De'Von Achane Strong role

MIA · RB · 29.5 pts on 26.3 expected

7 targets (19% of the team's), 7 catches for 69 yards and 1 touchdown; 22 carries (65% of the team's) for 96 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 26.3 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (22).

Jonnu Smith

MIA · TE · 11.3 pts on 12.0 expected

7 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 53 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.0 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Start/Sit: Jonnu Smith →

Robbie Chosen Unlucky

MIA · WR · 1.5 pts on 6.9 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Ray Davis

BUF · RB · 3.8 pts on 7.6 expected

1 target (6% of the team's), 1 catch for -1 yards; 9 carries (35% of the team's) for 29 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Ray Davis →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Buffalo Bills

  • Stock up: Khalil Shakir played 69% of the snaps, up from a 53% season average.
  • Stock up: Ray Davis played 31% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
  • Stock up: Keon Coleman played 91% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Grant DuBose played 34% of the snaps, up from a 18% season average.
  • Stock down: Julian Hill played 37% of the snaps, down from a 59% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bills defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed toBills DDolphins D
QBs16.514.2
RBs24.221.5
WRs33.230.5
TEs12.013.1

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

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Dolphins win probability

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

Key Swings

  1. −21Allen → Cook, 17-yd TD50% → 29%Q1 9:49
  2. +22Tagovailoa → Achane, 5-yd TD28% → 50%Q1 3:21
  3. −10Bass 43-yd FG50% → 40%Q2 12:41
  4. −22Cook 1-yd TD run39% → 17%Q2 6:25
  5. −11Cook 49-yd TD run16% → 5%Q2 3:36

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bills vs Dolphins
Buffalo BillsMeasureMiami Dolphins
45Plays75
42%Pass rate55%
7.3Yds / dropback5.2
4.2Yds / carry4.1
3/9Third downs7/15

Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 30 fewer plays but gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • BUF Shakir 28% · Kincaid 22% · Samuel 11%
  • MIA Achane 19% · Smith 19% · Hill 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bills vs Dolphins
ResultBUFMIA
Touchdowns31
Field goals11
Punts31
Turnovers03
Turnovers on downs04
Missed field goals10

BUF turnover edge: +3

  • The Bills opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 37-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:00692:44Interception
BUFQ1 12:166372:27Touchdown
MIAQ1 9:4910706:28Touchdown
BUFQ1 3:21391:21Punt
MIAQ1 2:003131:19Interception
BUFQ1 0:417193:00Field goal
MIAQ2 12:41371:47Punt
BUFQ2 10:548854:29Touchdown
MIAQ2 6:255192:40Downs
BUFQ2 3:451490:09Touchdown
MIAQ2 3:3613543:32Field goal
BUFQ2 0:041-10:04End of half
BUFQ3 15:005172:50Punt
MIAQ3 12:105192:43Interception
MIAQ3 9:2714556:47Downs
BUFQ3 2:405203:26Punt
MIAQ4 14:146212:27Downs
BUFQ4 11:477143:53Missed FG
MIAQ4 7:5411545:52Downs
BUFQ4 2:02482:02End of game
About these numbers

The Bills' interception touchdown is counted as a Dolphins interception, not as a Bills possession. 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 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bills vs Dolphins
BillsStatDolphins
13-4Record8-9
30.9Points per game20.3
359.1Yards per game325.4
6.0Yards per play5.1
21.6Points allowed per game21.4
341.5Yards allowed per game314.4

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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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bills vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Bills vs Dolphins Week 2 game?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 31–10 in Week 2 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on September 12, 2024. See the Bills' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Bills vs Dolphins?

The final score was Bills 31, Dolphins 10. The Bills led 24–10 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 7, Dolphins 0.

What happened in the Bills vs Dolphins game?

Buffalo led 24–10 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Miami 7–0 after the break to win 31–10. Miami outgained the Bills 351–247, but the Bills averaged 5.5 yards per play. De'Von Achane led all players with 7 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown, plus 22 carries for 96 rushing yards. The Dolphins committed 3 turnovers, the Bills none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Dolphins?

De'Von Achane led the game with 29.5 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 2, on 7 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown, plus 22 carries for 96 rushing yards. James Cook was next with 28.5 (RB3). See De'Von Achane's 2024 game log.

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

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 17 of 25 for 145 yards, a touchdown and 3 interceptions. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 22 carries for 96 yards. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in receiving with 7 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane score against the Bills?

De'Von Achane scored 29.5 points in PPR leagues, 26.0 in half-PPR and 22.5 in standard scoring against the Bills in Week 2 of the 2024 season, on 7 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown, plus 22 carries for 96 rushing yards. He handled 65% of his team's carries.

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

James Cook III outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.5 PPR points on 8.9 xFP (+19.6). Robbie Chosen fell furthest short, with 1.5 points on 6.9 xFP (−5.4). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bills vs Dolphins?

De'Von Achane had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 26.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 29.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bills beat the Dolphins?

The Bills beat the Dolphins 31–10 because they averaged 5.5 yards per play to 4.7 and won the turnover battle 3–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Bills vs Dolphins?

The Bills won the turnover battle 3–0: the Dolphins gave the ball away 3 times and the Bills not at all. The Bills won the game.

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 2 of 2024, they last met in the 2023 season on January 7, 2024, when the Bills beat the Dolphins 21–14.

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 is the Bills vs Dolphins record since 2021?

The Bills lead 9–2 across 11 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.