Josh Allen plopped down in a folding chair and used the perfect word to describe his primary emotion after the Buffalo Bills’ topsy-turvy 30-27 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. “Exhale.” All together now, Bills fans.
Join your team’s players, coaches and staff. E-x-h-a-l-e. Take a deep breath.
Maybe many deep breaths. And then enjoy what you saw on a perfect afternoon of weather and competition. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins celebrates his touchdown catch during the third quarter of their 30-27 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Highmark Stadium.
That was November football. Toughness was required. Adversity was expected.
Drama was anticipated. Despite facing a reeling Miami team, the Bills knew this would not be easy. The Dolphins’ 2-6 record stinks but their talent does not.
That was division football. No secrets. No gimmicks.
No tricks. It was the seventh Dolphins-Bills game in 26 months, and only two were decided by more than seven points. And that was – or has become – Bills football.
Find a way. Lean on different players. Don’t panic.
And win the dang game. Fun, wasn’t it? There was something refreshing about watching a close Bills home game. It’s why pro football has us hooked like a little kid cleaning out his or her Halloween candy bag.
We gobble this stuff up. Photos: Buffalo Bills hang on to defeat Miami Dolphins This wasn’t like Bills-Miami in Week 2, Jacksonville-Bills in Week 3, Tennessee-Bills in Week 7 or Bills-Seatt.