In the end, none of that matter. The "Thursday Night Football" contest ended in a 31-21 final in favor of Buffalo (3-0). Miami (0-3) stuck around but some heroics in the late stages gave the Bills a win. But it does count in terms of grades.

As mentioned to open, Walker came up with one of the key plays in the game, leveraging a slight tip of the football and flashing in the face of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he threw to help force the key turnover that iced the game. Walker needs to continue working on his anchor and just keeping his gap in run fits.

The Miami Dolphins, led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, face the Buffalo Bills, led by quarterback Josh Allen, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Week 3 of the NFL season at Highmark Stadium in Erie County,

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Will Josh Allen and the Bills enjoy another comfortable early-season victory on TNF? Or are the Dolphins poised to pull off a massive upset to kick off Week 1.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel believed, in real time, Bills quarterback Josh Allen fumbled before halftime on a kneeldown. McDaniel said he’ll be in contact with the league.

There is an AFC East matchup on Thursday, Sept. 18 to open Week 3 as the Miami Dolphins visit the Buffalo Bills.

The Buffalo Bills are nearing an NFL record showing their dominance at home against the Miami Dolphins in recent years.

"I'm never proud of a loss," coach Mike McDaniel said. "We came here to win. I refuse to take moral victories as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. It wasn't good enough, so that's where I'm at."