1980-9-7 #miamidolphins @ #buffalobills Game Highlights (NFL week 1) #nfl

took place in Buffalo the bills had not beaten the Miami Dolphins in 10 seasons but the 1980 bills have a new look with the emphasis on team defense with safety Jeff Nixon and linebacker Jim hasset blitzing Bob greasy was forced to hurry his throw allowing Charles roams to prevent a dolphin touchdown like Green Bay buffalo's defense was the deciding factor forcing six turnovers the bills held Miami to seven [Music] points but the Buffalo offense could only manage a field goal against the dolphin defense that allowed the fewest touchdowns in the NFL in 1979 Joe Ferguson who once filled the with footballs and hopes was now a tactical Field General one who could lead smartly and [Music] effectively Ferguson's toss to Roosevelt leaks with four minutes remaining was enough to end Miami's 20 game domination and a decade of frustration for the bills a juvant Chuck knock savored the moment knowing The Best Is Yet To Come for his young bills