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“2 Hours!!! For a First Half?”: NFL Fans and Analysts Bewildered as Bills-Dolphins Giant Clash Takes a Pique Test of Patience

Published 01/16/2023, 2:36 AM EST

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The Buffalo Bills took on the Miami Dolphins in a see-saw battle in the NFL wildcard playoffs on Sunday. The game kept everyone hooked with its twists and turns. But it also frustrated many fans for a unique reason. Many analysts and fans were bewildered after the first half of the game took a pique test of patience.

The Bills finally emerged victorious in the giant clash and made the way through. But that wasn’t before the Dolphins had them scrambling for life.

The fans are bewildered after Bills-Dolphins first half

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The NFL world noticed a weird thing in the first half of the clash between the Bills and the Dolphins. It went on for too long. The half lasted for two full hours. And that was a test of patience for everyone watching the game, be it in the stadium or at home.

The fans let the NFL and both the teams know about their frustration for such a long half. The Bills insider Mike Catalana thinks the second quarter was itself long enough for the team.

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This user wants to know why the fans aren’t booing the teams off the field.

Another fan is asking if it was the longest half in NFL history.

The half went deep into the afternoon even for California.

This fan is asking the NFL what is going on.

Another fan pointed out that the half went on 30 minutes longer than it normally does.

The half wasn’t devoid of action through as it turned into a see-saw battle. The Bills blew the Dolphins out in the first quarter with a 17-0 lead. And just when everyone thought it was a blowout, the Dolphins pined the hosts back with a 17-3 quarter for themselves in the second.

The NFL playoffs are truly up and running 

The Bills played out a stunning clash with the Dolphins as both teams gave the fans plenty to cheer for. The hosts started strongly, barely letting the Dolphins move the chains. And they themselves scored for fun in the first quarter.

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After a blowout in the first quarter, the Dolphins defense picked Josh Allen twice in five plays and led to a strong comeback. The see-saw continued to swing and finally the Bills emerged victorious but only by a whisker. They won 34-31.

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Allen, the Bills QB, threw two interceptions and fumbled another possession, but he still managed 352 passing yards. He threw three passing touchdowns to finally lead the team to a win.

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The Bills have set up a clash with the Cincinnati Bengals in the divisional round of the playoffs. Can they do this for their buddy Damar Hamlin, who is still on oxygen support after the teams last clashed?

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Shivam Pratap Singh

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Shivam Pratap Singh originally hails from Punjab, India. After completing his Master's degree from Jamia Millia Islamia, he joined the world of media with a stint at Opoyi. While he was there, he started to follow the NFL.
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Gideon Mathson