The final game of the regular season featured plenty of drama, as the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins came down to the final drive.
Buffalo's win gave it the AFC East crown, only made possible thanks to the late-season freefall that the Dolphins have experienced, and the Bills win shook up the NFL playoff bracket heading into the Wild Card Round.
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Sunday Night Football odds
Bills vs Dolphins opening odds
- Point spread: Buffalo -1.5 (-110) at FanDuel | Miami +2.5 (-105) at Caesars
- Moneyline: Buffalo -120 at DraftKings | Miami +125 at Betway
- Total: Over 48.5 (-110) at BetRivers | Under 50 (-110) at BetMGM
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Sunday Night Football 2023 schedule & how to watch
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/10 | Dallas Cowboys (40) at New York Giants (0) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 2 | 9/17 | Miami Dolphins (23) at New England Patriots (17) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 3 | 9/24 | Pittsburgh Steelers (23) at Las Vegas Raiders (18) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 4 | 10/01 | Kansas City Chiefs (23) at New York Jets (20) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 5 | 10/8 | Dallas Cowboys (10) at San Francisco 49ers (42) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 6 | 10/15 | New York Giants (9) at Buffalo Bills (14) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 7 | 10/22 | Miami Dolphins (17) at Philadelphia Eagles (31) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 8 | 10/29 | Chicago Bears (13) at Los Angeles Chargers (30) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 9 | 11/5 | Buffalo Bills (18) at Cincinnati Bengals (24) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 10 | 11/12 | New York Jets (12) at Las Vegas Raiders (16) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 11 | 11/19 | Minnesota Vikings (20) at Denver Broncos (21) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 12 | 11/26 | Baltimore Ravens at (20) Los Angeles Chargers (10) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 13 | 12/3 | Kansas City Chiefs (19) at Green Bay Packers (27) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 14 | 12/10 | Philadelphia Eagles (13) at Dallas Cowboys (33) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 15 | 12/17 | Baltimore Ravens (23) at Jacksonville Jaguars (7) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 16 | 12/24 | New England Patriots (26) at Denver Broncos (23) | 8:15 | NFL Network |
| 17 | 12/31 | Green Bay Packers (33) at Minnesota Vikings (10) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 18 | 1/7 | Buffalo Bills (21) at Miami Dolphins (14) | 8:20 | NBC |
SNF betting tips
From Jason Logan, Covers Senior Industry Analyst
Experience matters
Considered the marquee matchup on Sunday, being the only true standalone game, sometimes the bright lines can be overwhelming for young players an coaches. Give the benefit of the doubt to veteran coaches and staff/players with experience, who are grounded in their game prep and are less likely to get caught up in the hoopla on Sunday night.
Home-field frenzy
Any NFL Sunday leads to raucous home crowds, but home-field advantage gets an extra boost for the prime-time affair. The home crowd has been tailgating all day, rather than the usual (a.k.a. shorter) partying that comes with a 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. ET kickoff. That ravenous crowd is then released into the stadium, giving the home hospitality a little extra bite.
The temperature drops quick
Sunday night games can also be an advantage for cold-weather teams once the calendar hits December and January. Temperatures dip when the sun goes down and places like Green Bay and Buffalo can turn into frozen wastelands. And yes, the chilly temps impact both sides, but visitors from warmer cities or indoor stadiums may struggle to adapt when the mercury drops.
Sunday Night Football Odds FAQ
There is one SNF game each week, mostly broadcast on NBC, with one game on NFL Network.
There are 13 teams that play twice on SNF this year, with the Dallas Cowboys playing three times (Weeks 1,5,14) in 2023.
The Dallas Cowboys have the most SNF wins (30) and appearances (57) all time, with Dallas vs. Philadelphia the most frequent matchup.
The Buffalo Bills are the winningest SNF team of all time, with an .875 win percentage (7-1).
