The Miami Dolphins will face the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 on Thursday Night Football, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 pm at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Both teams enter the game with contrasting outlooks: the Bills are riding high on back-to-back wins, while the Dolphins seek their first victory of the season, sitting at 0-2. Fortunately for fans, the weather looks unlikely to disrupt the exciting matchup.

Orchard Park recently experienced warm days averaging 75°F and cooler nights around 56°F. On game day, temperatures at kickoff are expected to rise to 64°F, slightly above the norm. The sky will be partly cloudy, with light west winds blowing at approximately 5 mph.

There is a minimal 6% chance of thunderstorms at kickoff, accompanied by 78% humidity and gentle 4 mph winds, gusting to 8 mph. Cloud coverage will be about 75%, which should not cause concern for spectators.

​During the second half, temperatures are expected to drop to around 60°F, and winds will ease from 4 mph to 2 mph, with gusts steady at 8 mph. Cloud cover is expected to decrease significantly to about 28%, while humidity will rise to 87%, potentially increasing the game’s physical demands.It appears the chances of rain affecting the game are very low. On the other hand, the Bills will look to prolong their dominant ground attack.

Can the Bills’ Ground Attack Keep Rolling Against Miami?

This season, the Bills’ rushing game has been electric. Over the first two games, they have scored six rushing touchdowns. Though total rushing yards in Week 1 were moderate, they excelled near the goal line, posting three rushing touchdowns in their win against the Ravens.

In Week 2, the Bills’ ground attack improved even further with another three rushing touchdowns and an impressive 224 rushing yards—their highest single-game total since 2023. Running back James Cook was a standout, carrying the ball 21 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady praised Cook, saying, “The guy’s an absolute worker,” and added, “He’s a baller. When the ball is in his hands, good things will happen. I think sometimes the running back position, people don’t value it as much—we do. And there’s a reason he obviously earned this contract.”

Stopping this potent rushing attack will be a tall order for Miami’s struggling run defense. The Dolphins are surrendering an average of 139 rushing yards per game, placing them in the bottom 10 of the league. They allowed 156 rushing yards against the Colts in Week 1 and 122 yards versus the Patriots in Week 2.

The matchup promises fireworks, with the Bills entering on a winning streak that includes nine consecutive victories over the Dolphins. Miami, however, will be adjusting to a reshuffled offensive line due to injuries and will be eager to improve their 2025 season record on defense.