MIAMI GARDENS — Apparently the Pop-A-Shot basketball game, former general manager Chris Grier and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips were what was ailing the Miami Dolphins this season.

Granted, that’s a joking explanation for the Dolphins defeating Buffalo, 30-13, on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium , ending a seven-game losing streak to the Bills and capping one of the most tumultuous weeks of the season. But speaking with tongue planted firmly in cheek, it’s the only thing that makes sense. The Dolphins removed the Pop-A-Shot game from their locker room, fired Grier and traded Phillips to Philadelphia, and then they did something they hadn’t done since 2022 — beat Buffalo .

The Dolphins (3-7) controlled the Bills (6-3) for the entire game , forcing turnovers, scoring in key situations and no

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