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Recap: Buffalo vs. Miami

Rian Lindell kicked a career-long 56-yard field goal to put Buffalo on top late in the fourth quarter and Ryan Fitzpatrick sealed the victory with a lengthy touchdown pass to Terrell Owens, as the Bills defeated Miami, 31-14, at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Fitzpatrick also ran for a score while completing 17-of-26 attempts for 246 yards with one interception. Owens had 96 yards on five receptions, and Fred Jackson had two rushing touchdowns for the Bills (4-7), who recorded 24 points in the final 15 minutes to snap a three-game skid.

The win was the first for Perry Fewell as interim head coach. The former defensive coordinator replaced the fired Dick Jauron earlier this month.

Miami Dolphins keys to the game

JACKSONVILLE PASS RUSH VS. DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE

Who won: Dolphins.

Impact: Solid protection -- two sacks, few other hits in 31 dropbacks -- gave Chad Henne all the pocket time he needed. In fact, one of the sacks came when Henne held onto the ball too long. The Dolphins often worked out of an offset I-formation with two tight ends and used at least one tight end in pass protection.

Miami Dolphins keys to the game

NEW ENGLAND QB TOM BRADY VS. DOLPHINS QB CHAD HENNE

Who won: Henne.

Impact: Miami's young leader outplayed Brady, arguably the quarterback of the decade. Henne brought the Dolphins back from a 14-0 deficit with poise and accuracy, and Brady threw two critical interceptions at the worst possible times. Vontae Davis picked off Brady in the end zone, then Channing Crowder iced the game with an interception on the Pats' final drive. Henne set career highs in completions (29) and passing yards (335) and was 3 of 5 for 40 yards on the Dolphins' game-winning drive. Brady completed 19 of 29 passes for 352 yards and two touchdowns.

Miami Dolphins keys to the game

MIAMI QB CHAD HENNE VS. FIRST-START JITTERS

Who won: Henne.

Impact: It was a rough start for Henne, who completed just two of his first five passes for 11 yards and was sacked four times in the first half. But the second-year quarterback settled down as time went on and led the Dolphins on touchdown drives of 65, 66 and 27 yards. Most importantly, Henne, who completed 14 of 22 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown, didn't turn the ball over.

NFL Preview - Miami (5-5) at Buffalo (3-7)

The 2009 season has descended into the abyss for the Buffalo Bills.

On Sunday, when Perry Fewell makes his Ralph Wilson Stadium debut as the team's interim head coach, the 3-7 Bills will be looking to drag the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins down with them.

Miami, which started out 0-3, has rallied to win five of its last seven games and is on the verge of making its December meaningful, if it can get by the Bills in Buffalo for the first time since 2003.