Mike McDaniel says revenge not on Dolphins' minds vs. Bills - ESPN

MIAMI — Seven months ago, the Miami Dolphins' season ended at the hands of the Buffalo Bills in the AFC playoffs.

The Dolphins need no reminder. But when the divisional rivals square off Sunday for the first time since that matchup, revenge won't be on the Dolphins' mind.

Head coach Mike McDaniel said his team doesn't need to manufacture any additional motivation for a game against the three-time reigning AFC East champions.

«If you need to be motivated for a game like this, check your pulse,» McDaniel said Wednesday. «Or maybe consider a career adjustment.

»I think it's a very, very difficult challenge that I think our players are pumped for because you sign up to play the best, and I think (the Bills) fit that."

Miami boasts the best offense in the NFL through three games, leading the league in yards per game (550.3), passing yards per game (362), rushing yards per game (188.3), yards per play (8.38), scoring (43.3) and offensive expected points added (66.97). The Bills rank second in yards allowed per game (253) and scoring (18.7) and lead the league in sack rate (16%), interception rate (9.33%) and takeaways (9).

In a 37-3 blowout win over the Washington Commanders in Week 3, Buffalo recorded nine sacks and forced five turnovers. McDaniel called the Bills' defense an «opportunistic group» that's going to force his team to remain on the same page throughout the game.

«You want to talk about making people pay for their mistakes. If they get their hands on any sort of ball, they're turning the ball over and it's a very, very important thing to be good at,» he said. «They're very well-orchestrated with their assignments and knowing each other's assignments. They play great team ball and they really strain each and every