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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Buffalo Bills (7-1) visit the Miami Dolphins (1-7) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET, at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL. TV: CBS. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills.

NFLSunday, January 3, 2027

Buffalo Bills7-1

1:00 PM ETJan 3, 2027

Miami Dolphins1-7

DateJan 3, 2027

Time1:00 PM ET

VenueHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

TVCBS

Team comparison

Buffalo BillsMiami Dolphins

Points per game

32.0

15.8

Points allowed per game

23.4

25.0

7-1Record1-7

1st in AFC EastStanding4th in AFC East

4-0Road record / home record0-4

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W4StreakL2

Team stats

Buffalo BillsMiami Dolphins

Points Per Game

32.0

15.8

Total Yards

400.0

297.8

Yards Passing

253.4

180.3

Yards Rushing

146.6

117.5

Points Allowed Per Game

23.4

25.0

Yards Allowed

344.4

336.4

Pass Yards Allowed

252.8

224.6

Rush Yards Allowed

91.6

111.8

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Buffalo Bills

Joshua Palmer WR · Hamstring - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Tyrell Shavers WR · Knee - ACL - Surgery

Out

Greg Gaines DT · Calf - Not Specified

Questionable

Alec Anderson OT · Ankle - Not Specified

Questionable

Dion Dawkins OT · Ribs - Not Specified

Questionable

Miami Dolphins

Malik Willis QB · Groin - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Zach Sieler DT · Biceps - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Darrell Baker Jr. CB · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Jaylen Wright RB · Quadriceps - Not Specified

Questionable

Will Kacmarek TE · Quadriceps - Not Specified

Questionable

Recent form

Buffalo BillsWWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Minnesota VikingsW 23-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Baltimore RavensW 36-10

Oct 18, 2026 · at Las Vegas RaidersW 33-30

Oct 12, 2026 · at Los Angeles RamsW 37-34

Oct 4, 2026 · vs New England PatriotsL 26-29

Miami DolphinsLLWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Detroit LionsL 9-19

Nov 1, 2026 · vs New England PatriotsL 19-24

Oct 25, 2026 · at New York JetsW 28-25

Oct 11, 2026 · vs Cincinnati BengalsL 24-31

Oct 4, 2026 · at Minnesota VikingsL 10-15

Team pages

Buffalo Bills
Schedule, roster and stats

Miami Dolphins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

The game is on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL.

How can I watch Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

TV: CBS.

What are the records of the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins?

Buffalo Bills: 7-1. Miami Dolphins: 1-7.

Who is injured for Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Listed out or doubtful: Buffalo Bills: Joshua Palmer, Tyrell Shavers. Miami Dolphins: Malik Willis, Zach Sieler, Darrell Baker Jr.. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins played?

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL.

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Independent analysis for information and entertainment. Not betting advice. Scores, schedules, records and injuries can change.