The News' football writers assign grades for different aspects of the game:

Grading the Bills

Running game

Lynch's return a bust. Had eight carries for 4 yards. Jackson never found rhythm. Dolphins didn't respect passing game and stuffed box. Grade: D.

Passing game

Edwards threw three picks, bringing back memories of Cleveland last year. When teams don't

respect you downfield, they can sit on short routes. Grade: F.

Run defense

Gave up 250 yards, which makes 472 over last two weeks. Offense isn't helping, but "D'

simply isn't good enough at the point of attack. Grade: F.

Pass defense

Got some pressure on Henne, but didn't take the ball away. Cornerbacks played too soft

against ordinary Dolphins receiving corps. Grade: C.

Special teams

Is the halo coming off Bobby April? Another penalty on kickoff return after four

infractions on teams a week earlier. Lindell missed from 49. Grade: C-.

Coaching

Jauron winless in last eight division games. That's continuity for you. What more evidence

does Ralph Wilson need that he isn't good enough? Grade: F.

Grading the Dolphins

Running game

Softened Bills up early with passing game, then pounded away mercilessly for 250 yards and

5.6 a crack. NFL's No. 3 running game looked the part. Grade: A.

Passing game

Henne made the throws he needed to make. Didn't turn the ball over and thoroughly outplayed

Edwards, who looked like the backup. Grade: B-.

Run defense

Crowded the box and made Lynch looked like he was still suspended. No run longer than 9

yards. Third in league against run and looked it. Grade: A.

Pass defense

Six sacks and three picks against Edwards. Terrific game by corners in man to man. Edwards

got spooked and was too quick to check down. Grade: A.

Special teams

Nothing special, but who cares when you're dominating an opponent at the line of scrimmage?

Aren't special teams overrated, anyway? Grade: B.

Coaching

Sparano had Fish motivated to prove they're still better than sorry Bills outfit. Solid,

physical game plan on both sides of the football. Grade: A.