The Dolphins are a 4.5-point underdog in this week's game, which points towards a passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Miami Dolphins to be the 6th-least pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 62.7% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Miami Dolphins have run the 9th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a colossal 63.9 plays per game.The Buffalo Bills pass defense has struggled when opposing RBs have gotten into space, conceding an average of 10.51 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 2nd-most in football.The Buffalo Bills have stacked the box against opponents on 19.5% of their plays since the start of last season, 9th-most in football. Keeping an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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