The good news for the Miami Dolphins in the AFC East is that the New England Patriots’ two-decade stretch of dominating the division has concluded.
The Dolphins’ chances in the AFC East, which they haven’t won since 2008, will largely come down to how they can compete with Buffalo in the coming years. The Bills have their franchise quarterback in Josh Allen, newly signed to a six-year, $258 million contract, and a stifling defense.
The Bills pummeled the Dolphins, 56-26, in the 2020 regular-season finale when Miami needed a win to make the playoffs.
They also played in the AFC Championship Game last season and fell to the Kansas City Chiefs, who in turn will be tough to dethrone in the conference for years to come behind star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.