NFL: Bold Predictions For Thursday Night Football Week 3

Week three of the NFL season begins tonight. The 2-0 Bills take on the 0-2 Dolphins in a matchup of two divisional rivals and teams that appear to be heading in completely different directions this season.  Here are my bold predictions for the game:

Bold Prediction One

Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane (28) runs with the ball while New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) attempts to tackle him during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

The Dolphins keep the game close in the first half thanks to Achane rushing for over 60 yards

Bold Prediction Two

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (22) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Ray Davis scores a rushing TD

Bold Prediction Three

Sep 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Keon Coleman has two receiving TDS

Bold Prediction Four

Dec 11, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Los Angeles Chargers with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Tyreek Hill scores on a 50-yard bomb from Tua

Bold Prediction Five

Jun 14, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; General view of a Buffalo Bills logo in the media room prior to minicamp at the ADPRO Sports Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

The Bills defense picks off Tua twice, once in each half

Bold Prediction Six

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) runs with the ball as New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) runs towards him in hopes of a tackle, Sunday, September 14, 2025, in East Rutherford.

The Bills TEs make no impact, combining for only 3 catches for 25 yards

Bold Prediction Seven

Conclusion
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates with fans after his 81 yard touchdown pass to Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10). Credit: © Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK

Josh Allen and the Bills score 40 points, 24 of which come in the second half

Bold Prediction Eight

Sep 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

The Bills will rush for over 150 yards in the game