The Buffalo Bills are out to prove they don’t need Stefon Diggs to win while Miami is again in choppy water with Tua Tagovailoa suffering his third diagnosed concussion since 2022.
James Cooked
The Buffalo Bills took control of the game within the first half, going into the break leading 24-10. They were headlined by an outstanding performance by second-year back James Cook. The Georgia product scored three touchdowns in the first half. Cook is continuing to carve out a substantial role in this reorganized Buffalo offense.
Out of the half, the Bills would cruise to a 31-10 victory, starting the season 2-0.
It is Not a Party in Miami
Miami escaped Jacksonville with a victory last week only because of the Jaguars ineptitude. This week, their defense was gashed and Josh Allen only threw for 139 yards. Additionally, Tua Tagovailoa had three interceptions, one of which being a pick-six to former undrafted free agent Ja’Marcus Ingram.
Tagovailoa suffered yet another concussion, and this one was scarily reminiscent of his terrifying injury against the Cincinnati Bengals two years ago.
Tua also suffered a head injury against the Bills a week prior to the one versus Cincinnati. An independent neurologist later deemed it a back injury. However, after a brief investigation, the NFL fired the neurologist. With that considered, Tua Tagovailoa has effectively suffered four concussions in the last two years.
In July, the Dolphins inked a four-year $212.4 million extension with the Alabama product. He contemplated retirement after his 2022 campaign and you’d have to imagine the same conversation will be had again.
Tua suffered a traumatic brain injury on this play, no question. His right arm shows the "fencing posture" indicating loss of consciousness & is on the severe end on the #concussion spectrum. He is done for the night and must miss the next game.pic.twitter.com/3Ur62QfBLH
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) September 13, 2024
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