Buffalo Bills: Keys to victory and final score prediction for Week 2

MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 after defeating the Miami Dolphins 37-20 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 after defeating the Miami Dolphins 37-20 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 17: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Dawson Knox #88 (not pictured) against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Final Score Prediction

Similar to last week, this is a divisional rival that the Buffalo Bills cannot take lightly if they want to come out of Miami with a victory. Additionally, the Bills will have the disadvantage of playing this away game in Miami with the presence of fans. Unlike the Bills, the Dolphins will be allowed to have a maximum capacity of 13,000 fans in attendance for this Week 2 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium.

With Milano and Edmunds ruled out, this game is a bit more difficult to predict. Normally, this Bills defense would be expected to shut down this Dolphins offense for the most part. However, Milano and Edmunds are a big part of the pass defense and their importance is emphasized this week against Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki.

The Buffalo Bills will have a number of options but expect Jordan Poyer to take on some extra responsibility for Gesicki in man coverage situations, although he will be at a size disadvantage.

Due to these lingering injuries, expect the Dolphins to get the better of this Buffalo defense on a couple of drives. The final score prediction of this Week 2 matchup is for the Bills to beat the Dolphins 30-20 pushing the Buffalo Bills to 2-0 on the year as well as 2-0 against the AFC East.

Final Score Prediction: Bills win 30-20

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