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The Buffalo Bills are set to host their AFC East rival Miami Dolphins in a crucial Week 15 matchup. The bigger story, however, is that of the weather in Buffalo as snow has taken over the Highmark Stadium.
Orchard Park is right on the snow belt and has gotten between 18 and 24 inches of snow over the last two days. That means it’s likely to snow ahead of, throughout, and after Saturday's prime-time game.
NFL fans took to Twitter to share their feelings about the snow-covered images of Highmark Stadium. They brought in former President Donald Trump and the Hoth, a fictional planet from the Star Wars movie franchise, to remark upon the present state of the stadium:
A few fans also chimed in to say that the weather looks similar to that of Alabama.
Other fans love that the game is being played in this weather:
With this type of weather, many fans are wondering what type of performances they will see in this game. How much of a factor will wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Stefon Diggs be for the Dolphins and Bills, respectively?
Also, will Tua Tagovailoa and Josh Allen impact the game more with their legs or arms at quarterback?
Looking at offense rankings in Week 15 Dolphins vs. Bills matchup
Overall, both offenses are ranked in the top 10 of the NFL, as far as points per game are concerned. Buffalo is fourth (27.2 points) and Miami is ninth (24.3). These teams love throwing the ball as Miami is second with 277 passing yards per game and Buffalo is sixth with 263 yards per game. Yet, with the snowy forecast, these offenses might have to run the ball more.
Buffalo's run game has been solid all season, ranking eighth in the NFL with 133 yards per game. Miami has struggled a bit on the ground, ranking 29th with just 89 yards per game. This game has serious playoff implications as the Bills look to clinch a spot in the postseason.
The Dolphins are looking to make it to the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season. We'll see how much the weather will impact this AFC East matchup.
