Prime 3 issues we discovered from Bills vs. Dolphins

Allowing explosive performs has been a flaw of Buffalo’s protection all through the season. At instances, these struggles have been mitigated by profitable the turnover battle and never letting the explosives result in TDs — because the staff did in wins over Kansas City and Carolina.

But it was a distinct story in Sunday’s defeat and the staff misplaced the turnover battle (3-2) and gave up touchdowns of 38, 59 and 35 yards. It marked the second time this season that Buffalo allowed no less than three touchdowns of 25 yards or extra (Ravens, Week 1).

“(Miami) got the run game going early and wanted to control the game. I thought then we calmed down a little bit in the second quarter and beyond. And then eight minutes to go… they pop a run, and then pretty much the game was over after that,” McDermott mentioned.

McDermott was referring to RB De’Von Achane’s 59-yard TD run within the fourth quarter to place the Dolphins up 23-6 with lower than seven minutes remaining within the sport. The back-breaking rating got here two performs after Allen’s fumble.

“We were just trying to get the ball back. It looked like we had somebody in the hole right there, and he’s elusive, (De’Von) Achane. Give him credit,” McDermott mentioned.

Through 9 video games, the Bills have allowed 9 touchdowns of 20+ yards after permitting simply seven all of final season.