Buffalo Bills defensive gameplan in 31-10 win over Dolphins + Josh Allen, James Cook opportunities

Immediate reaction to a football game is great, but thorough takeaways from studying the tape are better and that’s precisely what we have queued up for this discussion. On today’s episode, Joe Marino shares his thoughts from studying the Buffalo Bills Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins. Key talking points include the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Josh Allen, Khalil Shakir, James Cook, Dion Dawkins, Dalton Kincaid, Ed Oliver, Von Miller, Terrel Bernard, Baylon Spector, Ja’Marcus Ingram, Damar Hamlin, Joe Brady, Bobby Babich, Miami Dolphins, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, De’Von Achane, Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel, Cam Lewis, Dorian Williams, Von Miller and more!
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[@rebelsoul5980]

The Bills secondary is severely underrated!! Benford and Douglas are DAWGS back there! Now we have Ingram and Lewis playing at a high level as well. Elam as depth with Cole Bishop and Edward's. This might be the best secondary the Bills have had in the McDermott era, yes I said it!! Prove me wrong.

[@scottblakely4419]

Agree

[@michaelhall9146]

Well said.

[@keygrow9204]

Hope Taron comes back ASAP! Could be an elite secondary fully healthy

[@ronniejohnson5849]

The bills are deep on defense

[@anujsingh333]

That's a bold statement...all pro Po, Tre, Micah, and Taron were so nice when we had them all. Agreed we got better depth though

[@justinbell5421]

Miami fans simply not understanding how their own offense works or how well the bills took everything away is so funny I love reddit lmao

[@cecenea]

I've been waiting for this. Thank you! Go Bills!

[@TylerNotaro]

I am a buffalonian but I went to Clemson and was very excited to see Spector start.

[@brandonburns5365]

I like the way Bishop looked out there from the eye test. Can't wait to see his Bills yr2 jump.

[@tjsumigray22]

Joe: you are a blessing🙏🏼 The way the D was swarming to the ball was a beautiful energy to watch! It's our time⌚

[@amandamarsh8956]

31 points off of 45 plays. Im not mad at that. :)

[@bradwalker1110]

24 points by the offense technically

[@johnbarth684]

The Bills defense is encouraging. They made stops. If that continues, it will be a great help for the offense. Taking pressure off Josh is recipe for success.

[@RobertAWilson]

Good Morning Joe. May you and your family enjoy a fun relaxing weekend

[@scottblakely4419]

Joe love the percentage of reference for individual players! Thank you for clarity ! Much more effective for me

[@nealanthony3482]

The concept of “Next Man up” and “Trust the system” really does work with the Bills coaching staff. This game is credited to the coaching! Just amazing job by the defense!

[@Vipaworld_Vito]

U mentioned Spector physicality …that’s what I liked about him in college … along with Babylon , Rapp … andreeson …Williams … Bernard … all have that …. And that’s what is making other players get more physical … and making the team a more agressive D …and u know how I always talked well about the Rapp even with his friendly fire … love it !!!

[@timothykatch1855]

Lets Go BUFFALOOOO!!!!!

[@nealanthony3482]

The Bills coaches have done an amazing job with the defense. They have consistently shaped average or “no-name” defensive players a s positioned them to be great players. Outstanding coaching methodology and system.

[@johnusiak2941]

Fantastic analysis Joe....thanks!

[@Ray-dl5mp]

It’s really nice to see Shakir looking so good early. This guy looks ready to be an elite receiver in this league when you need him. Yes he’s not a Calvin Johnson but he gets open and catches everything and is great after the catch. He’s everything you want. And it doesn’t even matter if he’s on Diggs level or not. All that matters is how the offense consistently plays.

[@Vipaworld_Vito]

What intrigues me … is Bishop and Edwards and how good they are,,are players that the bills were expecting to be starters or play a substantial amount… so the depth of this team is second to none … Milano out … Williams fits right in …bernard out Spector fills right in … if any of those 2 go out … u got Buffalo Joe and Ulifoshio… and still have Morrow …depth at corner and DL …. I’m super excited about this team…. It’s payback vs Jags … Go Bills !!! Oh,, add Lewis to replace Johnson …

[@wordsofourtestimony6390]

Jags own us. See what haooens. Good thing its 10 day rest

[@MrMcdonald44]

Listening late, I thought Miller played 70% but was shocked to see he only played that little. Perfect script.

[@scottblakely4419]

Loved the film review sent to us on the text line! If your not signed up, what you waiting for!? Incredible content! Actually becoming educated fan vs just reactionary nut bag 😂. Still a little if that still though. 😊

[@bobkrause6114]

Brilliant analysis. Thank you Joe! Bravo!

[@davesteward3456]

Thank you for your continuing education on football strategies!

[@denni020]

Ingram defensive player of the week

[@TylerNotaro]

I've been preaching to lean gap for years and to actually stick with the run in general. It's nice to see my theories put to practice, and see the results. If you see how lineman look coming out in college the past 10 years, on both sides of the ball, it isnt difficult to come to the same conclusions..

[@MikeGriffin-c1p]

This was a masterpiece from Bobby babich...he's headed for a head coach job in 2025 if he keeps this up!

[@StephenBurns2413]

Listened to Kyle's breakdown. He HATED that 4th Quarter call, and as you said, that lost them the game.

[@levishelley8018]

I believe that our team, especially the defense plays so hard, trying to do good for us and coach they are constantly getting injured from it. On 1 hand I don't want a lazy defense but damn these dudes are hurting themselves all the time playing at 110% thanks for the video.

[@scottblakely4419]

Most physical I’ve seen this Bills team 💪🏻

[@VaderPopsVicodin10]

Yes. The All 22! ✨ The best.

[@HappyTrails-zk2mq]

Nice job

[@sprawlz6466]

On the shot to MVS down the right sideline, it seemed like the ball landed next to him rather than in front of him. It felt like MVS just couldn't find the ball in the air, the throw didn't seem that bad to me

[@peterwilson4865]

It was because it was rushed with the pass rush and MVS had turned his head before it was released while running up field.

[@Vipaworld_Vito]

I think MVS didnt pick up the pass with authority … may lack in that area … keep an eye on it …

[@wuggyshuggy]

Dolphins fan here. Just wanted to apologize to bills fans for the highly disappointing show that the dolphins put on the other night. I wish I could say it was a rivalry but we would have to win some games to have that happen. Just utterly disappointed with this team. Good luck in the playoffs cause we won’t be competitive this year again. Injury’s and no fight. O line is a mess and who knows about Tua. Great job dismantling us again.

[@AaronHumphries-y5e]

I love buf

[@kazolar2000]

Said that in another comment, the defense was daring the dolphins to run, and stick to the run. This is not how you would defend the 49ers, the Dolphins were baited into throwing into a disguised zones. They changed looks post snap, and did so really effectively. Bass missing a 45 yard kick with no wind, that worries me. Bass needs to get his head on straight. Hope we get the injuries out of the way early in the season and get guys back healthy and good to go for 2nd half and playoffs, don't need anymore thanksgiving surprises.

[@KCX8788]

Can you go over how we are able to stay in these 2 high shells and still defend the run so well? What players are making game changing tackles?

[@Dcrow3]

I wouldn’t say we defended the run well but guys making open field tackles is what saved us

[@mikegray7850]

Chill out folks. Cards could have had a PI at end of game and win...dolphins bounced a throw off a shoulder of a wr nobody had ever heard of and then a confused robby chosen. Yes, the Bills will be solid.

[@25YRTAXIVET]

I THINK HE WAS ALREADY LOOPY BEFORE THE 2ND PICK AND HE FORGOT THE COLOR OF THE SHIRTS CAUSE AT HOME THEY ARE ALMOST ALWAYS IN WHITE SHIRTS

[@mehal2]

Question for maybe Herd Mentality - on that 4th and 3 that resulted in an Oliver sack, if you had to pick an offensive play for the Dolphins, what would you have called? Would a run have worked or did the Bills have a heavy box?

[@chiphappened]

@LockedOnBills Ed Oliver- People were calling for his head after Arizona game?? He looked like an animal 🦬

[@ronintsukebin9163]

He had no tackles in the Arizona game, not even an assist. He had 3 good ones against Miami and the sack. Miami apparently has a much weaker offensive line. How do you call it?

[@chiphappened]

@@ronintsukebin9163 Yeah. I was on the “Oliver was Absent Train” 🦬🚂 I believe He played across backups on many plays??

[@wordsofourtestimony6390]

​@@ronintsukebin9163he was sometimes triple teamed against arizona

[@ronintsukebin9163]

@@wordsofourtestimony6390 I watched the game and the highlights. Never saw him tripled teamed.

[@MikeLandicovers]

@@ronintsukebin9163 AZ attacked wide at the edges taking the tackles away from the play.

[@DEVILDOG1964]

TURN BUFFALO JOE LOSE!!

[@DEVILDOG1964]

LOOSE!!

[@dangobills2076]

What are your thoughts on bass when he shank that field goal what happened there and do you think we should worry about it?

[@jamestomkin8784]

Miami got their only td after their own.penalty saved them.They fumbled on previous play which Bills recovered and probably would have a td return.

[@Vipaworld_Vito]

Think about this … the bills continue the streak of games with a loss of 6 pts or less … and in those loses … they turned the ball over more … esp in the season opener last yr vs Jets … and still had opp to win … and all the others as well… vs fins we win TO and totally dominate … summarize … bills are in all games regardless of Losing TO battle … while other teams cannot recover as well in losing TO battle … thats a trend I’ve noticed … …

[@MrMcdonald44]

Did Bass slip or was that a duff?

[@justinbell5421]

Have the boys at locked on thought about showing video clips or even still images to allow you to convey what your saying a bit more clearly I know clips are sent to the sub text a discord but I'm not willing to join a discord

[@Vipaworld_Vito]

Even though Samuel’s havnt had enough opportunities … he doesn’t look explosive when he has handled the ball …your thoughts ….

[@kenpetronis6328]

Hobbled by turf toe.

[@davidmccullough653]

He’s probably hurt still. He’s extremely explosive imo. Give him time. Brady will dial up his looks and use him creatively when it’s time. I’m excited about him.

[@Vipaworld_Vito]

Dawkins vs Bosa …. Dawkins vs Jones… Coming to a theater near you ….

[@LeeB-p1h]

Bass missed FG was a dud

[@Dcrow3]

I believe the ball was tipped

[@dantejenkins6190]

@@Dcrow3you the only person saying that and if you the only one saying it out of millions who saw the game just let us know you looking for an excuse for that shitty ass kicker when it isn’t a excuse common sense will tell you if that ball was touched it wouldn’t had went 50 yards like it did and 7 yards to the left cut it out

[@normt1760]

wish they give you a color commentary job Joe . tired of the announcers doing bs crap during games😉

[@faceofbear8024]

Your shirt is messing with my brain

[@atl126]

Bills D won't look so good once they face a team that doesn't have a bottom offensive line

[@edwinsosa3216]

Rookie mistake putting Keon on fantasy I got 9 points from him n Allen 😢

[@ralphwilsonsr.3728]

My All-53 Review shows Dolphins suck a lot worse than I thought 🤓

[@adventuresofsteveandlaurie]

Bass was a dud

[@jcZo23]

Team needs an elite WR desperately..

[@dwaynevarner7239]

Tyler Bass not a dud??he missed bad !

[@Dcrow3]

I believe the ball was tipped

[@ronwest217]

The Bills' linebacker situation will become critical after Baylon Spector's next injury.

[@trevorbradshaw2932]

Distinction

[@blueblazer22x]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnmUcmaDf8uskK8m36s That's a great success rate 😂

[@Vipaworld_Vito]

Even though Samuel’s havnt had enough opportunities … he doesn’t look explosive when he has handled the ball …your thoughts ….

[@Ray-dl5mp]

Yes that’s my concern as well. He looks like just a guy. Hopefully it’s because he’s getting ramped up

[@MikeLandicovers]

He's coming off turf toe. He might not be 100% yet.