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Undefeated, meet defeated. Defeated, meet undefeated.

The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins don't need an introduction, but these AFC East rivals are trending in opposite directions as they open Week 3 of the 2025 NFL regular season.

Buffalo has gotten out to a quick start in the young campaign, pulling off an improbable comeback in Week 1 to defeat the Baltimore Ravens and then thrashed the New York Jets in a Week 2 beatdown. The regular season hasn't been an issue for Josh Allen's bunch, but they are clearly on a mission in 2025.

They'll try to keep it rolling against a reeling Dolphins team that is sinking rapidly.

Mike McDaniel's seat is scorching and it's not even because of the Florida sun. Tua Tagovailoa has struggled and Tyreek Hill's frustration is on full display.

Buffalo is already in control of the AFC East, but Miami's playoff hopes – however little they may be at this point – are on life support heading into Thursday night. With a blowout loss, big changes could be imminent in South Beach.

It's an AFC East clash in Buffalo to open the Week 3 slate. Can the Dolphins drown the Bills or will Buffalo make Miami look like a fish out of water in western New York? We'll have that answer soon enough.

Here's everything to know about watching the Bills and Dolphins on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 3.

What time does Bills-Dolphins NFL game start?

The Bills and Dolphins game will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 18.

What channel is Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on tonight?

The Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins game will be broadcasted exclusively for the national audience on Prime Video. It's part of Amazon's package for "Thursday Night Football," meaning fans outside of the local market cannot watch the contest without a subscription.

Fans in the Buffalo or Miami market have the option to watch the Week 3 opener on Prime Video or via simulcast on a local station. Here are those networks:

  • Buffalo: WKBW
  • Miami: WFOR

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2025 Buffalo Bills schedule

2025 Buffalo Bills regular season record

  • Buffalo Bills: 2-0; first place in AFC East.

2025 Miami Dolphins schedule

2025 Miami Dolphins regular season record

  • Miami Dolphins: 0-2; tied for last place in AFC East.

2025 NFL team schedules: complete team-by-team schedule of games

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