The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins have been AFC East rivals since 1966, and few series in the NFL are closer. Miami built a big early lead in the Dan Marino years, Buffalo has clawed most of it back in the Josh Allen era, and the two have met more often in January than almost any other Bills-Dolphins fan remembers. Here is the full all-time head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, the 2026 schedule, and every playoff game between them.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Miami leads 62-57-1
- All-time series (including playoffs): Miami leads 63-61-1
- Postseason: Buffalo leads 4-1
- Current streak: Miami won the most recent meeting 30-13 on Nov 9, 2025
- First meeting: 1966 (AFL era)
Last 10 Meetings
Buffalo has dominated the recent series, going 8-2 over the last 10 meetings, including a 2022 Wild Card win.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | Bills 13 at Dolphins 30 | Dolphins |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Dolphins 21 at Bills 31 | Bills |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Dolphins 27 at Bills 30 | Bills |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Bills 31 at Dolphins 10 | Bills |
| Jan 7, 2024 | Bills 21 at Dolphins 14 | Bills |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Dolphins 20 at Bills 48 | Bills |
| Jan 15, 2023 | Dolphins 31 at Bills 34 (Wild Card) | Bills |
| Dec 17, 2022 | Dolphins 29 at Bills 32 | Bills |
| Sep 25, 2022 | Bills 19 at Dolphins 21 | Dolphins |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Dolphins 11 at Bills 26 | Bills |
2026 Matchups
The Bills and Dolphins meet twice again in 2026, home and home within the AFC East.
- Week 11: Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 – Dolphins at Bills
- Week 17: Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 – Bills at Dolphins
Postseason History
Buffalo and Miami have met five times in the playoffs, and Buffalo has won four of them.
- Jan 12, 1991 – 1990 AFC Divisional: Bills 44, Dolphins 34
- Jan 17, 1993 – 1992 AFC Championship: Bills 29, Dolphins 10
- Dec 30, 1995 – 1995 AFC Wild Card: Bills 37, Dolphins 22
- Jan 2, 1999 – 1998 AFC Wild Card: Dolphins 24, Bills 17
- Jan 15, 2023 – 2022 AFC Wild Card: Bills 34, Dolphins 31
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Bills and Dolphins?
Miami leads the regular-season series 62-57-1. Buffalo owns the postseason edge at 4-1, so including playoffs Miami leads 63-61-1.
When do the Bills and Dolphins play in 2026?
Twice – Week 11 on Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 in Buffalo, and Week 17 on Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 in Miami.
Have the Bills and Dolphins ever met in the playoffs?
Yes, five times. Buffalo has won four (the 1990 Divisional, 1992 AFC Championship, 1995 Wild Card and 2022 Wild Card); Miami won the 1998 Wild Card.
