What time is the NFL game tonight? Schedule, TV Channel, kick-off time, and How to watch Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills

The Sunday, January 7, AFC East game between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami at 8.20 p.m. ET (7.20 p.m. CT).

What time is the NFL game tonight? Schedule, TV Channel, kick-off time, and How to watch Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills

(L) Buffalo Bills running back James Cook and (R) Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (Image via IMAGO)

After a demolition at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens, the Miami Dolphins are back at home at Hard Rock Stadium to face the Buffalo Bills in a crucial AFC East tie that would decide several things.

First, the team that wins the game will be the #2 seed in the conference and will also clinch the division title.

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Mike McDaniel‘s Dolphins (11-5) were outdone 56-19 by the AFC #1 seed, the Ravens. Quarterback Tua Tagvailoa had a mixed-bag game, completing 22-38 passes for 2 touchdowns and 2 picks.

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Wide receiver Tyreek Hill only managed six catches for 76 yards. Rookie running back De’Von Achane came back from injury and recorded 14 carries for 107 yards, 4 receptions for 30 yards, and one touchdown.

On the other hand, the Buffalo Bills are on a late-season revival that brings them on the brink of another post-season football. Sean McDermott‘s team edged out the defensively astute New England Patriots with a 27-21 scoreline at Orchard Park. Quarterback Josh Allen operated on two fronts in the game.

Allen had 15 completions through the air for 169 yards, and on the ground, he had 11 carries for 44 yards, scoring two touchdowns.

Runningback James Cook, who has been in red-hot form in the last few weeks, carried the ball 16 times for 46 yards. Rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid received 4 passes for 87 yards (the best of his career). These two sides met earlier in the season on Week 4, and the Bills closed the game with a 48-20 scoreline.

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What channel is Sunday Night Football on tonight?

  • Game: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills
  • Day: Sunday, January 7
  • Time: 8.20 p.m. ET (7.20 p.m. CT)
  • Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida.

The Sunday, January 7, AFC East game between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami at 8.20 p.m. ET (7.20 p.m. CT).

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (Image via Bleacher Report)

What channel is Sunday Night Football on tonight?

Television:

  • Game: Dolphins vs. Bills
  • Date: Sunday, January 7
  • TV channels: NBC
  • Play-by-play: Mike Tirico
  • Color Analyst: Cris Collinsworth
  • Sideline Reporter: Melissa Stark

Radio:

Bill’s Radio Network:

Buffalo: *WGR550 (550 AM)

Play-by-play: Chris Brown

Analysis: Eric Wood

Sideline: Sal Capaccio

NFL live streaming for Sunday’s game

Those looking to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills on the go and on any portable device of their choice can tune into NFL+ and FUBO TV.

NFL Odds and Betting Lines for the Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills

According to BetMGM Sports Book, the Buffalo Bills are favorites to complete the double over the Miami Dolphins, even though the Dolphins are 7-1 at home.

  • Miami Dolphins Moneyline: +140
  • Buffalo Bills Moneyline: -165
  • Game Spread: Buffalo Bills -3
  • Game Total: 49.5 Points
What time is the NFL game tonight? Schedule, TV Channel, kick-off time, and How to watch Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) gestures after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. (Image via IMAGO)

Predicted line-up for the Miami Dolphins vs. the Buffalo Bills

Miami Dolphins

Offense: Tua Tagovailoa, De’Von Achane, Jeff Wilson Jr., Chris Brooks, Tyreek Hill, Mike White, Durham Smythe, Cedrick Wilson Jr., Alec Ingold, Braxton Berrios, and River Cracraft

Defense: DeShon Elliott, David Long Jr., Duke Riley, Zach Sieler, Raekwon Davis, Da’Shawn Hand, Eli Apple, Jalen Ramsey, Andrew Van Ginkel, Christian Wilkins, Channing Tindall, and Chase Claypool

Kicker: Jason Sanders

Buffalo Bills

Offense: Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, James Cook, Dalton Kincaid, Ty Johnson, Khalil Shakir, Latavius Murray, Gabe Davis, and Trent Sherfield

Defense: Terrel Bernard, Jordan Poyer, Tyrel Dodson, Christian Benford, Taron Johnson, Micah Hyde, Ed Oliver, Leonard Floyd, Rasul Douglas, Tim Settle, Greg Rousseau, Kingsley Jonathan, and Taylor Rapp

Kicker: Tyler Bass

Why can the Miami Dolphins win?

The Miami Dolphins are against it in the Bills game. They are 1-4 against teams with winning records in 2023. But they will be playing at home, so it would serve as some advantage.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (Image via IMAGO)

Tagovailoa has thrown 28 passing touchdowns this season and has thrown over 4450 yards. Hill needs 283 yards to break the 2000 receiving yards in a single-season barrier.

Mostert is a question, but McDaniel will have the final say on whether he plays any part in the game. The veteran has over 200 carries, 1012 rushing yards, and 18 touchdowns.

Why can the Buffalo Bills win?

The Buffalo Bills have a recent history in their favor. They have only lost against Miami in nine attempts, which was back in September 2022. McDermott has a 12-2 record against the Dolphins (including playoffs).

Buffalo Bills guard Connor McGovern (66) talks with quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at Highmark Stadium.
Buffalo Bills guard Connor McGovern (66) talks with quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at Highmark Stadium. (Via Imago)

Josh Allen leads the NFL in total touchdowns with 42, 27 passing touchdowns, and 15 rushing touchdowns (no. 1 in the league). James Cook has 224 carries for 1086 yards this season and has been one of the main driving forces on this Buffalo side in the last couple of games.

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