On the ugly Monday morning after the most hideous Buffalo Bills’ performance in recent memory, Bills Mafia has deteriorated into arguing amongst itself about what went wrong in the 30-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins. And more seriously, what is wrong.
It’s easy to point to “turnovers,” as all three – two by Josh Allen and one by James Cook – killed drives that were on their way to points. But just as damning is what’s happening – and not happening – in the passing game.
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On the surface, Allen threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns. But according to the eye test, the picture isn’t nearly so rosy. Allen is holding onto the ball too long, because he doesn’t have open receivers.
Per @NextGenStats Josh Allen’s average time to throw was 3.53 seconds today against the Dolphins. The longest time to throw of his career since 2018.
That sums up the state of the Bills passing game
— Carl Jones (@Jones11_) November 9, 2025
According to NextGen stats, Allen’s average time to throw was 3.53 seconds. It’s the most time he’s had since his rookie season in 2018. Given that much time against a 2-7 opponent, it’s the Bills who should have scored 30 points.
But with Cook limited to 53 yards on only 13 carries, the Bills’ offense merely meandered.
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Keon Coleman caught a beautiful 35-yard touchdown. Tight end Jackson Hawes grabbed a 26-yarder on a broken play. Other than that, offensive coordinator Joe Brady’s lack of creativity was a glaring problems. The Bills’ receivers run almost exclusively vertical routes, with little nuance for options or crosses or rubs.
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The Bills tried to trade for Jaylen Waddle, and Sunday in south Florida reminded us all why: The passing game is broken. Beyond repair?
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