The Buffalo Bills might not have had their perfect outing some expected against the Miami Dolphins, but the job was done.

The Bills (3-0) took a 31-21 win against the Dolphins (0-3) on “Thursday Night Night Football” at Highmark Stadium.

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Sometimes the stats can tell the story of who performed well and who did not, but Pro Football Focus is there to provide a little bit more context.

The football analytics outlet has released their final grades for players who competed in this week’s game based on their metrics. How did Bills players fare?

Here is a bit more of a clearer picture for you now.

PFF’s five-highest grades for players on the Bills defense against the Dolphins can be found below (minimum 10 snaps played):

5. LB Terrel BernardSep 18, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (8) leaves the field after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Sep 18, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (8) leaves the field after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 74.5.

4. LB Shaq ThompsonDec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 19, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 79.5.

3. CB Cam LewisSep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Cam Lewis (39) stands on the field during warmup prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Cam Lewis (39) stands on the field during warmup prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 81.4.

2. DT Deone WalkerAug 23, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker (96) looks on after a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Aug 23, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker (96) looks on after a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 85.2.

1. DT DaQuan JonesSep 18, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Daquan Jones (92) in the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Sep 18, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Daquan Jones (92) in the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 90.5.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: PFF: 5 highest-graded Bills players on defense vs. the Dolphins