Buffalo Bills Week 3 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

Game result: Defeated Miami 31-21 on Thursday night. In front of a frenzied Orchard Park crowd the Bills raced out to an early lead and never trailed. Josh Allen threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns, while James Cook’s 108 rushing yards and a score kept the Dolphins off balance. A swarming Buffalo defense forced two turnovers from Tua Tagovailoa to slam the door.

Analytics: Buffalo scores 35.0 points per game, second-highest in the league. They converted 66 % of third downs against Miami and averaged 5.9 yards per play. The defense limited Tyreek Hill to 49 receiving yards and registered four sacks.

Injuries: No significant injuries were reported for Buffalo in Week 3.

Betting: The Bills were heavy 12.5-point favorites; although they won by 10, Miami covered the spread. The 52 total points went over the 49.5-point total.

Fantasy: Josh Allen remains an elite QB1. James Cook’s 108 rushing yards solidify him as an RB2 with upside. Rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid (five catches, 66 yards, one TD) emerged as a streaming option. Tyreek Hill salvaged his day with a touchdown but produced a modest 49 yards.