Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins: Spread Info, Line and Predictions

The AFC East has a great game between two division rivals this week, as the Buffalo Bills (5-4) travel to Miami to take on the Miami Dolphins (2-7).

Both the Bills and Dolphins are coming into this game on streaks. Surprisingly it’s the Bills who are on a two-game losing streak while the Dolphins have won their last two after starting the season 0-7.

Where: Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Florida

When: Sunday, Nov. 20 at 1:00 p.m. EDT

Watch: CBS 

Betting Line: According to SBGlobal, the Dolphins are a one point favorite, which is a great line to take. The Dolphins are a lot better than what their record shows. They are getting a lot of production from their offense with the emergence of running back Reggie Bush. 

Betting Over/Under: According to SBGlobal, the over under is 43 points. Take over in this game, as both teams can put up points on offense. The Dolphins will win this game at home and it will be a high scoring contest. 

Who Might Not Play For Buffalo: 

DE Spencer Johnson: Johnson is questionable with a calf injury. He has been limited in practice this week and may not play. 

S George Wilson:  Wilson has missed a lot of practice with a neck injury. He is doubtful for Sunday’s game. 

WR Steve Johnson: The Bills receiver is questionable with a shoulder injury. 

Who Might Not Play for Miami: 

TE Anthony Fasano: Fasano was limited in practice with an ankle injury. He is questionable for Sunday’s game. 

PK Dan Carpenter: Carpenter is questionable for Sunday’s game with a bad groin. The Dolphins have worked out new kickers just in case Carpenter is unable to go for Sunday.

Fantasy Big Players: 

Buffalo, RB Fred Jackson: Jackson has been one of the best players not only in fantasy football, but in the NFL this year. Jackson has been the entire offense for the Bills this year and he should continue his dominance this week against the Dolphins. 

Buffalo, WR David Nelson: If Johnson is out this week because of a shoulder injury, Nelson will get the majority of targets. So far in the month of November he has eight catches for 67 yards, but has two touchdowns in two games. 

Miami, RB Reggie Bush: Bush has exploded over the last three weeks as a must play for fantasy owners. Over the last three games, Bush has one game where he rushed for over 100 yards and two games where he has scored.  

Key to Buffalo win: 

The Bills have to force the Dolphins to play catch up. In Miami’s recent wins, they have given up a total of 12 points in two games. 

The Bills have to get their passing game going. Over the Bills last two weeks, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has struggled. He only has two touchdowns with an alarming five interceptions. 

The Bills have to put pressure on Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore. In Miami’s two wins, they have allowed two sacks, both last week against Washington. Buffalo will have to put pressure on Moore to force bad throws creating turnovers. 

Key to Miami win: 

The Dolphins have to keep Bush an active member in the offense. Reggie has been a great option for this Dolphins offense over the last two wins. 

The Dolphins have to keep putting pressure on Fitzpatrick. In Buffalo’s last two losses they have turned the ball over five times through the air. 

The Dolphins have to keep throwing the ball to wide receiver Brandon Marshal. In the Dolphins two victories, Marshal has 15 receptions 214 yards and a touchdown. 

Prediction: The Bills are the better team on paper. They have one of the best players in the NFL in Jackson and have the better quarterback in Fitzpatrick. However, they are on quite the down slope, losing three of their last four games. 

The Dolphins will continue to ride their recent winning streak by forcing Fitzpatrick into bad throws resulting in interceptions. 

Miami 27 - Buffalo 21.

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