LA CHARGERS 17
MIAMI 38
The surprising Miami Dolphins (3-1) continued their improbable start to the season with a dominating 38-17 victory over the favored Los Angeles Chargers in south beach.
Miami's defense led the way early, forcing a fumble on LA's first play from scrimmage.
Fourth year linebacker Reggie Ragland caused the fumble with a crunching hit on HB Melvin Gordon.
"We see Jamal (Adams) racking up those video game forced fumble stats," Ragland said. "I needed to get in on the fun."
Adams caused yet another fumble late in the first half - one that was returned by LB Jerome Baker to the house.
CB Desmond King also had a strong game with a pair of INTs including one in the end zone early while the game was still in doubt.
"Team win today," King said. "Defense was strong but Tyrod (Taylor) also came in and lit it up."
Taylor, recently acquired from these same Chargers, was lights out in Jacoby Brissett's absence completing 80% of his passes with a trio of TDs through the air.
All Pro TE George Kittle was confirmed to have a shoulder injury that may sideline him for the next five weeks, to put a damper on the party.
Miami nows heads into their bye in 2nd place in the AFC East.
BUFFALO 25
NEW ENGLAND 13
The Buffalo Bills (4-0, 2-0 AFC East) kept their win streak alive with a 25-13 win over division rival New England (1-3, 1-2 AFC East). The Bills defense made it hard on the Patriots offense all game, including holding New England to 4 yards rushing. New addition Jalen Ramsey had a tall task in his first game as a Bill, drawing Julio Jones as a match up. He was up to the challenge though, as he held Jones to 5 catches and 65 yards. More importantly, he kept him out of the end zone.
"I'm just glad to be here." Ramsey said. "I knew it was going to be tough following Julio around all game, but I think I'm the best corner in the game, so I can match up with anyone."
On offense, Buffalo did just enough to win against a very good Patriots defense. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (31-41, 346 yds, 3 TD) made some big throws on third down to keep the Bills moving and Brandin Cooks (13 catches for 140 yds) found himself open when his team needed him.
Buffalo heads to Tennessee to take on the Titans while New England heads to our nation's capital to take on Washington.
