Poyer’s Painful Mistake: The Penalty That Gave the Game Away

The Miami Dolphins’ decision to sign Jordan Poyer over keeping Deshon Elliott in the 2024 offseason has proven to be a costly mistake. Poyer’s performance through nine weeks was underwhelming, and his brutal hit on Buffalo receiver Keon Coleman in the final drive of Sunday’s game will be remembered as a turning point in the season.

The hit, which led to an unnecessary roughness penalty, gave the Bills new life and allowed them to kick the winning field goal. Poyer’s mistake was a clear violation of league rules and will be a tough pill for Dolphins fans to swallow.

Earlier in the game, Poyer missed a tackle that led to a Bills touchdown, and his struggles continued until the very end. The Dolphins’ defense, which had played well throughout the game, couldn’t finish strong and get the ball back into Miami’s hands.

Despite playing their best football of the season, the Dolphins came up short in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. The game was a classic back-and-forth scoring affair, with every drive in the fourth quarter resulting in points. However, it was Poyer’s mistake that ultimately sealed the win for Buffalo.

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As the Dolphins’ season slips away, they must now examine their roster and consider making moves before next week’s trade deadline to prepare for 2025. Wins may not make a difference at this point, with a tough schedule ahead.

Poyer’s performance has been a disappointment, and his former team has benefited more from his actions than the Dolphins have all year. Miami must regroup and figure out what they can do to salvage the season.

The Dolphins’ loss to the Bills has made their playoff chances nearly impossible. With a record of six losses, Miami’s focus must now shift to building for the future.