ORCHARD PARK, NY — Tyler Bass kicked a career-best 61-yard field goal with 5 seconds left, Josh Allen scored three second-half touchdowns in a back-and-forth duel with Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa and the Buffalo Bills continued their push. The Dolphins continued their dominance with a 30-27 victory on Sunday.

The teams traded the lead four times in a thrilling second half; this included seven consecutive home runs; four from AFC East leader Buffalo (7-2) and three from division rival Miami (2-6).

Buffalo’s final drive stalled after a spike and two incompletions at the Miami 43, and coach Sean McDermott relied on the inconsistent Bass, who missed an extra point early in the game. Not only did the bass split the uprights, but he also had enough length to reach the first row of fans in the end zone. It was the longest field goal in franchise history.

The Bills are 7-2 for the first time since 2020 and move four games ahead of the Jets in the AFC East, which they have won the last four seasons. Buffalo swept the season series against Miami, beating Miami six consecutive times and 13 of 14, including the playoffs. The Dolphins have also lost nine straight to Buffalo, a streak dating back to December 24, 2016.

The Dolphins’ playoff chances have taken a big hit. They have lost three in a row and two since Tagovailoa returned from a concussion that sidelined him for four games.

This defeat was not due to a lack of effort from Tagovailoa, who went 25 of 28 for 231 yards and two touchdowns. Allen completed 25 of 39 passes for 235 yards and an interception along with three TDs.

Miami led 10-6 at halftime and the Dolphins fumbled the ball early in the second half, with Taron Johnson running into Raheem Mostert’s hands and kicking the ball out and cornerback Kair Elam recovered. The Bills took control at the 36 and Allen connected with Mack Hollins for a 1-yard touchdown on fourth down.

Buffalo’s march was the first of seven long scoring drives. Miami tied it one last time when Tagovailoa threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle with 1:38 left.

The Bills’ second touchdown drive covered 70 yards but only lasted two plays. Allen threw a short pass to Ray Davis, who evaded Marcus Maye’s flat-footed safety at the Miami 40, and raced into the end zone for a 63-yard score. A 2-point conversion gave the Bills a 20-13 lead.

Miami tied the score on De’Von Achane’s 8-yard touchdown run. Allen took another long drive, and while he was being tackled, he threw the ball to back up tight end Quinton Morris and hit a 2-yard score to put Buffalo back on top.

After Waddle tied the TD, the Bills took control at the 30 and their drive was extended with back-to-back penalties. Chop Robinson jumped offsides on third-and-14 at the Buffalo 26. On the next snap, former Bills safety Jordan Poyer was flagged for unnecessary roughness for a helmet-to-helmet hit on receiver Keon Coleman during Allen’s deep attempt from the left edge. .

The Dolphins gave up two consecutive goals in the final seconds. Arizona’s Chad Ryland hit a 34-yard field goal as time expired in last week’s 28-27 win.

Buffalo has rebounded from another slow start, as it did in wins over Arizona in Week 1 and against the Jets and Tennessee last month.

Allen was 12 of 19 for 79 yards and an interception in the first half. Buffalo got inside the Miami 20 three times before halftime, but the Bills scored just six points. Jalen Ramsey beat Allen at the Miami 3 early in the second quarter.

Achane finished with 12 rushes for 63 yards and a touchdown and had eight receptions for 58 yards and a score. Tyreek Hill had 80 yards receiving for Miami, his most since Week 1 of a frustrating season.

Khalil Shakir for the Bills had six catches for 50 yards; The Bills had little running game to speak of and relied on Allen to distribute the ball to eight receivers.