DOLPHINS PASS DEFENSE VS. BILLS PASSING GAME

•  Who won: Buffalo.

•  The impact: The Dolphins were not only hit with penalties, defensive back Nolan Carroll was flagged three times in the first half, and defensive back Sean Smith was called for a pass interference in the end zone. The Dolphins couldn’t hold onto the ball when they had the chance. With 15 seconds left in the half, Carroll dropped a sure interception in the end zone. The Bills then chipped in a field goal on the final play of the half for a 12-point lead against Miami.

DOLPHINS SPECIAL TEAMS VS. BILLS SPECIAL TEAMS

•  Who won: Buffalo.

•  The impact: The Bills jumped out to a 10-0 lead thanks in great part to special teams. First, Leodis McKelvin returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown with 13:30 left in the opening quarter. Then Rian Lindell drilled the first of his four field goals. Miami did get its first touchdown on a 96-yard kickoff return by Marcus Thigpen. Rookie punter Shawn Powell (FSU) pinned the Dolphins deep numerous times, including inside the 1 with 4:42 left.

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE VS. BILLS FRONT SEVEN

•  Who won: Buffalo.

•  The impact: Mario Williams and the rest of the Bills’ defensive front had a field day for much of the game against the Dolphins. Who got beat? Who didn’t? In the second quarter, Williams ran right through right tackle Jonathan Martin to get to Ryan Tannehill, all while Jake Long was getting beat off the line. In the third, Marcel Dareus blew past Richie Incognito to get to Tannehill. Miami also failed to do much on the ground as the Dolphins offensive line made the Bills’ front look like an immovable force.