One of the Miami Dolphins‘ most reliable players committed a costly penalty in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night in Orchard Park.
Captain Zach Sieler was penalized for roughing the punter on fourth down, extending a Buffalo drive that had fizzled out at midfield.
Oh my God… Sieler roughs the kicker and hands the Bills a first down.
Absolutely backbreaking penalty.pic.twitter.com/E3IW3xMP2X
— JPA (@jasrifootball) September 19, 2025
Quarterback Josh Allen did not miss the extra opportunity. He hit wide receiver Khalil Shakir on a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown to give the Bills a 28-21 lead midway through the fourth quarter.
Sieler, 30, is an eighth-year pro out of Ferris State University. He’s been one of the Dolphins‘ steadiest defensive players in recent years and has produced back-to-back seasons with 10 sacks.
In August, Sieler signed a three-year, $64 million contract extension with the Dolphins.
Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@gannett.com.
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