Buffalo and Miami have staged a storied, high-stakes feud at Rich Stadium and Highmark that reads like a brand-new fantasy article every decade. From the rain-soaked heartbreak of 1979 to the 61-yard Bass clincher in 2024, the series is a constant reminder that big-play offenses, red-hot passers, and clutch kickers turn Bills–Dolphins tilts into fantasy gold mines and legacy moments.

Across generations, the battles highlighted Jim Kelly’s grit, Thurman Thomas’s all-around explosiveness, Reed and Lofton’s big-game receiving, and the defensive depth spearheaded by Bruce Smith. The arc blends shootouts with grinding runs, coaching gambits and record-setting performances, creating a blueprint for evaluating these rivals in daily and seasonal fantasy play.

Buffalo signs Matt Prater to the active roster after Week 1's 41-40 thriller with Baltimore, stabilizing kicking depth as Tyler Bass recovers on IR. Prater, 41, delivered clutch late kicks and now carries Bills’ faith in veteran leg power for tight moments.

With Bass looming back soon, Buffalo faces a kicking decision for Week 2 vs the Jets. Prater’s age-defying debut adds a nuanced fantasy angle: if Bass is slow to return or re-aggravates, Prater could become a real late-season X-factor in high-leverage spots.

Buffalo staged a wild 41-40 comeback over Baltimore in Week 1, with fantasy managers getting a front-row seat to Josh Allen’s ceiling. Allen threw for 394 yards on 33-of-46 with 2 passing TDs, added 44 rushing yards and 2 rushing scores, and showed relentless playmaking when Buffalo trailed. The win shone a light on Buffalo’s defensive flaws as Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers sliced through the Bills’ secondary. Ed Oliver stood out on the D-line, forcing a key fumble late. Prater’s 32-yarder, in Bass’s IR stretch, could tilt the kicking job sooner than later.

Matt Prater, 41, signed with Buffalo after Tyler Bass landed on injured reserve. In Week 1 he delivered the 32-yard game-winner as Buffalo erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun Baltimore 41-40. Josh Allen threw for 394 yards and four touchdowns and celebrated by embracing Prater on the field. With Bass likely to return, Prater’s immediate impact adds a high-upside clutch option for Bills rosters as Buffalo pursues its first Super Bowl.