It was over when ...
Joey Porter sacked Trent Edwards in the end zone, forcing a fumble that led to a safety and giving the Dolphins a 22-16 lead with 7:50 remaining. Miami kicked a 35-yard field goal on the subsequent drive to make it a two-possession game.
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Ted Ginn Jr. had a 46-yard reception on Miami's first play from scrimmage and never looked back. Ginn led all receivers with seven receptions for 175 yards after having totaled 177 yards through Miami's first six games.
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Buffalo committed four critical mistakes in the fourth quarter, squashing any hopes of a late-game comeback. On consecutive drives, Edwards was intercepted by Will Allen, stripped by Porter on a QB sneak, and sacked by Porter in the end zone, leading to a safety. On Buffalo's final drive, TE Robert Royal fumbled after a 20-yard completion.
Noteworthy
The Dolphins beat the Bills for the first time since 2005. ... Ginn's previous high of 67 yards was also set against Buffalo, in Week 14 of last season. ... Chad Pennington's 2-yard touchdown pass to TE Anthony Fasano snapped Miami's streak of 26 games without an opening-drive touchdown. ... Buffalo's Langston Walker blocked Dan Carpenter's 46-yard field goal attempt in the first half. ... Bills WR Josh Reed left the game in the second quarter with a strained Achilles and did not return. ... With two sacks, Porter now has 10.5 on the season, matching his career high set in 2005 (with Pittsburgh).
