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As the Buffalo Bills prepare to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, the smart money is on the Dolphins to cover the spread. The oddsmakers have set Miami as 1-point favorites at home, which seems like a reasonable line given how both teams performed in Week 1. The Dolphins enter this matchup with one of the most explosive offenses in the league. Led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who threw for 466 yards and 3 touchdowns in Week 1, Miami’s passing attack should be able to challenge a Bills secondary that lost key players like Jordan Poyer in the offseason. The Dolphins’ offense ranked 6th in total yards (364.5 per game) and 11th in scoring (23.4 points per game) in 2023. A key component of Miami’s success is their dynamic receiving duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Hill had a monster game in Week 1 with 215 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Waddle added 5 catches for 102 yards. Their speed and big-play ability make them constant threats, especially against a Bills defense that has shown some vulnerability to deep passes. On the defensive side, the Dolphins have made improvements, particularly in their front seven. The addition of veteran linebacker David Long Jr. should help solidify the run defense, while cornerback Jalen Ramsey provides a lockdown presence in the secondary when healthy. The Bills, meanwhile, face some challenges on offense. While Josh Allen remains one of the league’s top quarterbacks, the loss of Stefon Diggs leaves Buffalo without a true #1 receiver. The Bills’ offensive line also struggled at times in Week 1, which could be problematic against Miami’s pass rush led by Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips. Given the Dolphins’ offensive firepower, improved defense, and home-field advantage in the Florida heat, taking Miami to cover appears to be the smart play for this Thursday Night Football matchup. The Dolphins’ momentum from their Week 1 win, combined with Buffalo’s uncertainties on offense, suggests Miami is well-positioned to secure a key divisional victory and cover the 1-point spread.