Getty Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.
The Miami Dolphins search for their first win of the season them north to Buffalo this week to take on their stingy AFC East rival Bills on Sunday.
The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET, and if it’s in your market (coverage map), it’ll be televised on CBS. If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream of the Dolphins vs Bills on your computer, phone, Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox One, PS4, Smart TV or other device via one of the following streaming services:
If the Game is in Your Market: Amazon Prime’s CBS Channel
If you want to watch in-market CBS games, and you don’t need any other channels, Amazon Prime’s CBS channel is a great option.
If you already have Amazon Prime or want to start a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime, you can watch all live and on-demand CBS content via the CBS All-Access Amazon Channel, which comes with a seven-day free trial.
Once you’re signed up for both Amazon Prime and the CBS channel, you can then watch a live stream of the Dolphins vs Bills on your computer via the Amazon website, or you can watch on your phone (Android and iPhone compatible), tablet, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or other streaming device via the Amazon Video app.
If the Game is in Your Market: FuboTV
If you want to watch as much NFL as possible beyond just this game, CBS, Fox, NBC (all live in select markets, including Miami and Buffalo) and NFL Network are among the 100-plus live TV channels included in the main FuboTV bundle, while NFL RedZone is included in the Sports Plus add-on.
You can start a free seven-day trial of FuboTV right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the Dolphins vs Bills on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, or other supported device via the FuboTV app.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 30 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch the game on-demand within three days of its conclusion, even if you don’t record it.
If the Game is in Your Market: Hulu With Live TV
Another option for watching as much as NFL as possible, Hulu With Live TV comes with 60-plus live TV channels, including CBS, Fox, NBC (all live in select markets, including Miami and Buffalo) and ESPN.
You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the Dolphins vs Bills on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Echo Show, or other streaming device via the Hulu app.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu With Live TV comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as the option to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of space and the ability to fast-forward through commercials.
If the Game is in Your Market: CBS All-Access
Like the Amazon Prime CBS channel, this is a good option if you simply want to watch in-market CBS games. This is ultimately the same as Amazon option, only you’ll watch on CBS’ digital platforms instead.
You can start a free 7-day trial of CBS All-Access right here, and then you can watch a live stream of the Dolphins vs Bills on your computer via the CBS website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone compatible), tablet, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or other streaming device via the CBS app.
If the Game is out of Your Market: SundayTicket.TV
SundayTicket.TV allows you to watch a live stream of games that are out of your market and aren’t nationally televised. The service isn’t widely available, though, as it’s available for people who live in residences that can’t get satellite TV (apartments, condos, etc.), as well as residents of certain metropolitan areas such as San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York City. You can check here to see if you’re eligible.
Additionally, most college students can get this service via SundayTicket U.
Once signed up, you can watch out-of-market games on your computer via the NFL Sunday Ticket website, or you can watch on your phone, tablet or other streaming device via the NFL Sunday Ticket app, which is available on many different devices.
Viewers in Canada can watch every regular season and postseason NFL game live online via DAZN, a digital streaming service that also includes NFL Network, NFL RedZone, Premier League soccer, Champions League soccer, boxing and other live sports for $20 per month or $150 per year.
You can sign up for a free one-month trial of DAZN Canada right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the Dolphins vs Bills and every other NFL game on your computer via DAZN.com, or on your phone, tablet, smart TV, Roku, Xbox One, or other streaming device via the DAZN app.
Dolphins vs Bills Preview
The Dolphins came close to a stunning come back victory against the Redskins a week ago, but came up just short, falling to 0-5.
With second-year quarterback Josh Rosen struggling, the team is hoping that veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick can do his part to spark the offense. Miami needs some kind of spark, considering the team has scored just 42 points all season.
“Decided that we feel like that was the best thing for this team and give us an opportunity — the best opportunity — for this team to go up into a tough environment and try to pull out a win,” Dolphins coach Brian Flores said.
Rosen has passed for just 567 yards, 1 touchdown and 5 interceptions this season and it has become clear he needs more time — and probably a better supporting cast — to be a viable NFL quarterback.
“He knows I’m there and he knows I’ve been through a lot of different things,” Fitzpatrick said. “Every Sunday I have the fate of this whole team on my shoulders and that’s what you do as a quarterback. But if you allow it to overpower you and you allow it to cripple you, it will. So just trying to play free.”
Fitzpatrick — the NFL’s most storied active journeyman QB — carries a record of 50-77-1 record and has tossed 192 touchdowns in his career.
On the other side of the ball, the Bills have been a surprise contender this season, reeling off a 4-1 record behind some stellar defense. Second-year quarterback Josh Allen has shown some improvement, but has turned the ball over. He’s passed for 1,122 yards, 5 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. The Bills as a team ranked 10th in total offense.
“We’ve been able to move the ball, so that’s been a positive,” Bills coach Sean McDermott. “I think we’re executing at a higher level than we have in the past, with still a lot of room to improve.”
Allen credited the Bills’ big guys up front.
“It starts up front with our five guys,” said Josh Allen of the team’s offensive line. “We’ve had to be pretty fluid up there mixing guys in and out with some guys going down. But they’ve been doing a great job coming out to practice every day and putting together some good schemes with our offensive staff. Our guys up front have been doing a good job pass protecting and run blocking.”
Buffalo is 17-point favorite for the game, with an expected total of 41.