The Bills will face a familiar opponent in Week 2, the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football.
Star quarterback Josh Allen likely had this game in mind for months, facing his favorite opponent in prime time.
Allen has dominated the Dolphins over his seven-year NFL career. It doesn’t matter if it’s the regular season or the playoffs, or in Buffalo or Miami. Allen is sure to run up the numbers against his AFC East rival.
How good was Allen against the Dolphins? Jugo Mobile take a closer look at his stats below.
Josh Allen’s Record Against the Dolphins
Allen has a 10-2 record against the Dolphins in the regular season, the most wins he has ever had against an NFL franchise.
Granted, Allen has also played against Miami more than any other team, but his record against the Dolphins is far superior to other AFC East opponents like the Jets (7-4) and Patriots (6-5).
Allen is also 1-0 against Miami in the playoffs, winning a close 34-31 game in the 2023 AFC wild-card game in Buffalo.
Josh Allen stats vs. Dolphins
Allen’s stats against the Dolphins go hand in hand with his dominant record.
Allen’s totals of 3,363 passing yards, 33 passing touchdowns and 683 rushing yards against the Dolphins are career highs against any NFL team.
He also had some of his greatest individual games against Miami, setting career highs in passing touchdowns, rushing touchdowns, rushing yards, completions, completion percentage and passer rating.
WEEK 2 FANTASY RANKINGS:
QB | RB | WR | YOU | D/ST | Kickers
| Save | Career Rank | Opponent | Year | |
| Pass TDs | 4 | T-1st | Disappeared | Three times |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | T-1st | Disappeared | 2018 |
| Yds rushed | 135 | 1st | Disappeared | 2018 |
| Completions | 42 | 1st | Disappeared | 2022 |
| Percentage of completion | 84.0 | 1st | Disappeared | 2023 |
| Passer evaluation | 158.3 | 1st | Disappeared | 2023 |
Allen threw four touchdowns and no interceptions against the Dolphins three times.
In their Week 4 matchup last season, Allen accomplished that feat while recording a career-best passer rating (158.3), completing 21 of 25 attempts (84.0%) for 320 yards in a 48-20 blowout victory.
Again, game volume plays a role, but there’s no denying that Allen brings an extra edge every time he faces Miami. He’s won four straight games against the Dolphins, throwing for over 300 yards and at least two touchdowns each time.
If recent history is any indication, prepare for another pivotal game from Allen on “Thursday Night Football.”