STAFF PREDICTIONS

DAVE HYDE

Sports Columnist

Prediction: Dolphins 17, Bills 13 Season

record: 10-1 Comment:

Buffalo has the second-worst offense in the league and second-best defense. Match that up to the Dolphins and you have another ugly game like their 13-6 win over the New York Jets. Plus, they’ll get to 6-6 just to tease everyone about possibly making the playoffs.

OMAR KELLY

Dolphins Writer and Columnist Prediction: Dolphins 20, Bills 14 Season

record: 8-3 Comment: The Dolphins continue their struggles on offense, but the defense does just enough against rookie quarterback Josh Allen to gift-wrap a victory for Miami. The Dolphins are 1-5 on the road, but 4-1 at home.

KATHY LAUGHLIN

Sports Editor

Prediction: Dolphins 27, Bills 17 Season

record: 10-1 Comment:

The Dolphins defense should be able to hold off the 4-7 Bills, with rookie quarterback Josh Allen completing just 52.5 percent of his passes. It won’t be a cakewalk: A mobile QB, Allen is a threat to run the ball, and Buffalo has won its past two games.

KEVEN LERNER

Assistant Sports Editor

Prediction: Dolphins 20, Bills 17 Season

record: 7-4 Comment:

The Dolphins should keep their slim playoff hopes alive for another week, facing a rookie quarterback in Josh Allen. He has thrown only three touchdowns, and has completed just 52.5 percent of his passes with a 65.2 rating in seven games this season.

STEVE SVEKIS

Assistant Sports Editor

Prediction: Dolphins 34, Bills 13 Season

record: 8-3a

Comment: A rookie quarterback with inconsistent passing skills may be just what the Dolphins need, but Miami will need to keep an eye on Josh Allen pulling the ball down and running. Last week, he had a 100-yard rushing game before a couple of kneel-downs to end the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.