Gridiron Update

Gridiron Update

September 19, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Big Dill

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Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: NFL News - scores, highlights and news

Transcript

Welcome back to Big Dill Sports, your go-to for everything NFL-related. I’m Dillon, and today’s episode is a Gridiron Update focusing on an electrifying game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins. Let's dive into the highlights and key moments from this Thursday Night Football matchup.

On September 18, 2025, at Highmark Stadium, the Buffalo Bills hosted the Miami Dolphins in a thrilling encounter. The Bills emerged victorious with a 31-21 win, pushing their record to an impressive 3-0. This victory extended Buffalo's dominance over Miami, with 14 wins in their last 15 regular-season meetings. For the Dolphins, it marked their first 0-3 start since 2019.

Buffalo's quarterback, Josh Allen, was on fire, completing 22 of 28 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns. Notably, one of those touchdowns was his 200th regular-season pass. Allen also pulled off another astounding achievement, becoming the fastest player in history to reach 300 career offensive touchdowns, surpassing Patrick Mahomes.

Meanwhile, running back James Cook had a standout performance with 19 carries for 108 yards and a rushing touchdown, setting a franchise record with a rushing TD in seven consecutive contests.

Tight end Dalton Kincaid showcased his skills, catching five passes for 66 yards and a score, further enhancing Buffalo’s passing game.

For the Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa completed 23 of 34 passes for 146 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception. His connections with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle kept the game competitive.

The rookies made their mark, too. Bills' tight end Jackson Hawes and Dolphins' running back Ollie Gordon II each hit the end zone for their first career touchdowns.

Now, let’s rewind the game tape. The first half saw both teams trading touchdowns, heading into halftime tied at 14-14. As we moved into the third quarter, Buffalo pulled ahead with a James Cook touchdown. Then, in the decisive fourth quarter, a crucial play came when the Dolphins were flagged for roughing the punter. This penalty extended a critical Bills drive, leading to a Josh Allen touchdown pass to Khalil Shakir, putting Buffalo firmly in the lead. A late interception by Terrel Bernard sealed the victory, with a Matt Prater field goal as the cherry on top.

The turning point had to be that roughing-the-punter penalty, which tilted the scales decidedly in Buffalo's favor. Miami coach Mike McDaniel lamented the lack of discipline, calling the errors "self-inflicted."

A quick player note: Josh Allen, aiming to protect a broken nose from Week 2, donned a clear visor. It didn’t distract him and possibly even boosted his confidence, as evidenced by his stellar performance.

Looking ahead, the Bills gear up to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday Night Football, eyeing an undefeated start. Meanwhile, the Dolphins will host the New York Jets, hunting for their first win to shake off their rocky opening.

Before we wrap, it’s time for our "Big Dill" player of the game. This week, it’s Buffalo’s James Cook. Breaking the century mark against a team in 36 games is no small feat; James Cook, you’re truly a big deal!

That’s it for this episode of Big Dill Sports. Thanks for hanging out with me today. Keep it locked here for all your NFL updates. Until next time, stay awesome and keep rooting for your team!

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