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After the Bills win over the Dolphins, supplies go up and supplies go down


After the Bills win over the Dolphins, supplies go up and supplies go down

The Buffalo Bills (7-2) entered Sunday's game at the Miami Dolphins (2-6) on a three-game winning streak and were looking to beat another AFC East opponent to further close the gap between them and the rest of the division to enlarge. While Miami's season has fallen apart, they would have quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this time around, so Buffalo would have to be at their best if they wanted to get a win in Miami.

In the end, the Bills beat the Dolphins 30-27 on Sunday thanks to the heroics of players like quarterback Josh Allen and kicker Tyler Bass. Allen has been great all season and has done what the team has asked of him, but Bass is a different story as there was a chance his job was on the line after Buffalo brought in a new kicker following his struggles.

It appears that the Bills tried to change Bass' mind in some way and it worked because he kicked the ball perfectly, except for missing an extra point, and he made the kick that gave Buffalo the chance , leaving Miami with a huge win. Here's the Bills' stock report following Sunday's win over the Dolphins:

Stock up: QB Josh Allen

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It's rare that Allen isn't listed on this list as a player whose value is rising, but as he has always done this season, Allen finds a way to help the Bills either win a game or the game to get as close as possible. Allen completed 25 of 39 for 235 yards (6.0 yards per attempt) and three touchdowns, one interception and took just one sack over the course of a game in which the Dolphins' pass rush pressured him multiple times.

Stock Down: WR Keon Coleman

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While Coleman is still familiarizing himself with the basics of being an NFL receiver, he appeared to be turning things around over the last two weeks after catching nine passes for 195 yards and a touchdown despite the signing of Amari Cooper. However, Coleman had a crucial play in that game where he failed to catch the ball, resulting in an interception, and he didn't do much beyond that as he only had one catch for 21 yards. There are better days ahead.

Stepping up: K Tyler Bass

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As mentioned, Bass came through when the Bills needed him most, as he made all three of his kicks from at least 40 yards, including the 61-yard kick that won the game for Buffalo. That field goal was the longest of his five-year career, which could mean Bass could have the edge in the kicking game.

Stock Down: RB James Cook

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Cook wasn't necessarily bad in this game, as he averaged 4.4 yards per carry and 5.0 yards per reception. However, coming off a week in which he ran 17 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks, this game felt like a disappointment for Cook, as he wasn't even the most explosive Bills running back in this game ( that would be Ray Davis).

Adding: DE Greg Rousseau

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As he did against the Seahawks, Rousseau was all over the field for the Dolphins, effectively rushing the passer while stopping the run. Not only did he manage a sack against Tagovailoa, but he also collected seven tackles (four solo), including three tackles for loss in a game where every play counted.

Stock up: RB Ray Davis

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While Davis has lagged behind starter James Cook, at times this year he has made plays that either turned the game or kept the Bills in control, and Sunday in Miami was no exception. Davis only had four carries for 20 yards, but his 63-yard touchdown reception showed his ability to be a big player waiting to happen, and his efforts ensured Buffalo had a chance with Miami to keep up and go on a four-game winning streak.

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