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Gallery: Buffalo Bills handle the Miami Dolphins 56-26
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Gallery: Buffalo Bills handle the Miami Dolphins 56-26

  • Derek Gee / Buffalo News
  • Jan 3, 2021
  • Jan 3, 2021 Updated Sep 21, 2023

The Buffalo Bills walloped the Miami Dolphins 56-26 in the final regular-season game of the year at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park.

McKenzie 88-yard TD return

McKenzie 88-yard TD return

Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie breaks away for an 84-yard punt return for a touchdown during the regular-season finale vs. Miami.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Firepower

Firepower

Bills quarterback Josh Allen fires off a pass during the first quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Brown back with huge TD

Brown back with huge TD

Bills wide receiver John Brown makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown against Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Wildcat

Wildcat

Bills running back Devin Singletary takes a snap on a wildcat play against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

McKenzie magic

McKenzie magic

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie pulls in a Josh Allen pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Allen scrambles

Allen scrambles

Bills quarterback Josh Allen is pressured by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Shaq Lawson during the first quarter at Bills Stadium.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Singletary turns the corner

Singletary turns the corner

Bills running back Devin Singletary turns the corner on Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel during the first quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

New passing record

New passing record

Bills quarterback Josh Allen breaks Jim Kelly's passing record on this pass during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Tua sacked

Tua sacked

Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during the first quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Dolphin hunting

Dolphin hunting

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe turns downfield after a catch against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Sea of blue

Sea of blue

A security guard stands in the empty stadium.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Moss motors

Moss motors

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) rushes the ball during the first quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Almost a safety

Almost a safety

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin is brought down at the edge of the end zone by Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson during the first quarter.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Record-setting passer

Record-setting passer

Bills quarterback Josh Allen fires a pass during the second quarter of the Week 17 game against Miami last season.

Harry Scull Jr./News file photo

Diggs lets loose

Diggs lets loose

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs has room for extra yards after a catch during the second quarter at Bills Stadium.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

All alone

All alone

Billy Buffalo cheers from the empty stands during the second quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Diggs tough to stop

Diggs tough to stop

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs is wrapped up by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker and cornerback Xavien Howard during the second quarter.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Tagovailoa pressured

Tagovailoa pressured

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa looks for a play downfield during the second quarter.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

John Brown

John Brown

Wide receiver John Brown, who played for the Bills in 2019 and 2020, is back with the team.

Buffalo News file photo

Coach McDermott

Coach McDermott

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott adjusts his mask during the second quarter.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Handful of jersey

Handful of jersey

Buffalo Bills defensive end Mike Love gets a hand on the jersey of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden during the second quarter.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

12th man missing

12th man missing

The stands are empty at Bills Stadium as the Bills play the Miami Dolphins.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Gaskin up the side

Gaskin up the side

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin rushes up the sidelines during the second quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Up the middle

Up the middle

Buffalo Bills running back Antonio Williams rushes the ball during the third quarter.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Marlowe intercepts

Marlowe intercepts

Buffalo Bills strong safety Dean Marlowe is tackled by Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jesse Davis after his interception during the third quarter.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Knox leaps

Knox leaps

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox makes a leaping catch against Miami Dolphins free safety Eric Rowe during the third quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Phillips recovers

Phillips recovers

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips celebrates his fumble recovery during the fourth quarter.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Davis touchdown catch

Davis touchdown catch

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis beats Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham for a touchdown reception during the fourth quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

McKenzie can catch

McKenzie can catch

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie makes a catch under pressure from Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene during the fourth quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Davis looks downfield

Davis looks downfield

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis has room after a catch during the fourth quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Bowden makes a grab

Bowden makes a grab

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden makes a catch under pressure from Buffalo Bills linebacker Andre Smith during the fourth quarter.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

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