The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

With the offseason almost here in full for the entire NFL, the Bills have to make prudent decisions in how to get cap compliant in 2023. The team is well over the cap as it stands, so what moves make the most sense for them to be able to operate this offseason? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia breaks it all down with ways they can do it, and which contracts are the most logical to tweak to allow the Bills enough space to re-sign and be semi-active in free agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills offseason is in full swing and the offense is on a lot of people's minds. What steps do the Bills need to take with that group in a complicated offseason? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia welcomes friend-of-the-show Matt Bové (7ABC Sports Director in Buffalo) to discuss the offensive line, the wide receiver room and some of what ailed the offense in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills offseason is here, so it's time to take a broad view of the Bills offseason with what we heard from general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott at their season-ending news conferences. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over a bevy of different topics including the salary cap, Ken Dorsey, Tremaine Edmunds, Jordan Poyer, the offensive line and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills saw their season come to an end after a thorough 27-10 defeat to the Bengals, and now will have to quickly shift into offseason mode. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia is joined by Sabres writer Matthew Fairburn to discuss what happened in the game, what big conversations need to be had about the team, and where the Bills go from here as they try to get back into Super Bowl contention in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Bills continue their chase for a Super Bowl title, they've got a humongous matchup against the Bengals at home on Sunday. How do these teams match up? What is different from the last time they played? And what might help push one over the edge this weekend? The Athletic's Bills writer Joe Buscaglia welcomes in Sabres writer Matthew Fairburn to discuss all of it before giving their prediction for the game.Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to rocketmoney.com/athleticVisit Omaha Steaks dot com, use promo code BUFFALO at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite being a 14-point favorite by kickoff, the Bills blew an early lead and nearly were knocked off by an injury-riddled Dolphins team. The Bills found a way to advance and defeated the Dolphins 34-31, setting up a date with the Bengals on Sunday at Highmark Stadium. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes deep dive into why the Bills-Dolphins game was so close, why the Bills ultimately pulled out the victory and how it all projects moving forward.Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to rocketmoney.com/athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Bills prepare for their Wild Card matchup with the Dolphins, The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes a broad view at this current Bills team and their hopes of getting to the Super Bowl and winning it all. Joe then takes a detailed look at the Bills-Dolphins matchup, and why it's looking like the Bills will be playing again in the divisional round.Visit OmahaSteaks.com, use promo code BUFFALO at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your orderGet a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/BUFFALOGet 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NFL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Bills returned to a game for the first time since Damar Hamlin's on-field collapse in Cincinnati, they used a major adrenaline boost on a few occasions when it seemed like they were about to fall flat following a challenging an emotional week. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia provides a detailed look at the memorable scene, some key things that stood out, and the Bills doing some of the things they needed to accomplish as they enter the playoffs.Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/BUFFALOGet 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NFL23 at Manscaped.comVisit OmahaSteaks.com, use promo code BUFFALO at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills went through one of the most terrifying events in NFL history after safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and went into cardiac arrest. Hamlin has since made remarkable steps forward. So how has the whole week looked and felt, and what's to come? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia brings you his thoughts on how the Bills handled the incident, other things to consider as the attempt to move on, and why Highmark Stadium will be an epic atmosphere Sunday against the Patriots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Bills take on the Bengals in Cincinnati Monday, the ramifications don't get much bigger for the Bills' playoff goals. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over the big picture nature of the game, some of the individual Bills things to keep an eye on in the matchup, and then welcomes in The Athletic's Bengals reporter Jay Morrison for an in-depth look at the opponent. Joe then finishes with his prediction for the game, and how he got there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills successfully claimed their sixth straight win after blowing out the Bears. After the holiday weekend, The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia opened up the floor to some listener questions about the strengths and weaknesses of the previous game, and also some bigger picture topics like Micah Hyde, offseason signing priorities and draft needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Bills dodge the winter storms to get to Chicago and take on the Bears, they'll have some questions to answer. Chief among them, is how the Dolphins moved the ball on the Bills a sustainable problem for teams to copy? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia dives into that, how it relates to the Bears matchup, how the Bears mirror the early Josh Allen Bills teams. Plus, we'll hear from Bears writer Kevin Fishbain about what it's like in Chicago with all the Justin Fields hype, and then Joe brings you his weekly prediction to close the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two months of disjointed offensive performances, the Bills and quarterback Josh Allen loudly responded with one of their best offensive outputs of the season. How did it happen, what does it mean moving forward, and what else stood out from their win over the Dolphins. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia brings you an in-depth look at the Bills' Week 15 victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Bills prepare for the Dolphins rematch, they added a polarizing player from the past -- wide receiver Cole Beasley. How does Beasley fit in, what does this signal for the WR room on the whole and how can he impact the offense this season? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over all that, gives you his prediction for the game, and catches up with The Athletic's Mike Sando for a national perspective on the Bills, the Dolphins and the matchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills collected a much-needed 20-12 victory over the Jets to stay atop the AFC standings for another week. And while the defense showed signs of dominance, the offense provided a few more questions with only four games remaining. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes an in-depth look at the game, what it means moving forward and what changes the Bills could consider as the playoffs draw closer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Bills' second showdown with the Jets, there have been plenty of changes with both teams that it will almost feel like a brand new opponent. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over the Mike White factor, what's important for the Bills defense this week and what could spoil all the Bills' plans. The Buffalo Beat also welcomes in The Athletic's excellent Jets reporter Zack Rosenblatt to get an in-depth look at how things have gone for the Jets since their Week 9 upset win over the Bills. Joe then gives his prediction for the game in a pivotal AFC showdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a handful of games that left a lot of questions about the Bills, they saw the return of key players from injury and responded with their most complete win since before the bye in Week 7. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over what stood out with the game and covers all the big and little changes from Week 13, what they mean and how things project moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills are still in wait-and-see mode on the extent of Von Miller's knee injury and how much time he'll be out. But for as long as they're without him, how does that alter the Bills' overall approach and which personnel might be best suited to match it? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia brings you some signs from the Lions game and how that projects moving forward. Plus, Joe welcomes in The Athletic's Patriots writer Chad Graff for an in-depth look on New England, and then Joe brings you his prediction for the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the third time in four seasons, the Bills won on Thanksgiving but this close victory over the Lions seemed a bit different than all the rest. The Bills struggled offensively for much of the second half before waking up to steal the game. What concerns should there be moving forward, and what is the short and long-term outlook without star pass rusher Von Miller? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia covers it all in his postgame episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills snapped a two-game losing streak against the Browns, and the film revealed some positive elements to their ground game that the broadcast didn't immediately uncover. Plus, what's going on with the cornerback room and what to make of Micah Hyde's recent conditioning work? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia brings you an in-depth look, and his prediction for the Bills' upcoming game with the Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After getting uprooted from a scheduled home game amidst an historic snowstorm in New York State, the Bills shook off a slow start to claim a 31-23 win over the Browns. And after a couple of uneven weeks, the offense and offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey got back on track. The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia takes an in-depth look at the game, some intriguing personnel usages and what specific features of the outing means for the Bills moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All eyes on Allen and Dorsey after dramatic loss to Vikings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills have kept everyone guessing about their plans with QB Josh Allen following his injury against the Jets. How is it trending, and how might it look without him? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes a deep dive into the team with and without Allen, what it could look like Sunday, how the Bills match up with the Vikings outside of Allen's status and offers up his prediction for the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia reflects on the Bills' Week 9 loss to the Jets. Did Robert Saleh unlock a defensive gameplan that can slow down Josh Allen and co.? Will Buffalo be able to get its running game on track over the rest of the season? And are receiver reinforcements coming any time soon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes a look at the Bills' acquisition of Nyheim Hines at the trade deadline. Later, Joe is joined by Jets beat writer Zack Rosenblatt for a look at New York on both sides of the ball, including Zach Wilson's struggles. Finally, Joe makes his picks, including against the spread and on the total. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo pod! The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia breaks down the Bills' win over the Packers on Sunday night. It was a good win but... did Buffalo show signs of mortality in the second half? Was the lack of a viable running game late something to worry about? Also, Joe looks ahead to some potential trade deadline targets at the deadline. Later, it's weekly awards time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia is joined by The Athletic's Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman to preview Sunday night's Bills-Packers showdown. Green Bay is massive underdogs, a position they've rarely found themselves in during the Aaron Rodgers Era. Can Josh Allen and the Bills really deliver on those high expectations? Later, Joe makes his picks for the game and the total. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo pod! The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia comes out of the bye week hot, taking a look ahead to next week's NFL trade deadline. Why were the Bills ultimately out of the Christian McCaffrey Derby? And who are some potential options to wind up in Buffalo before the deadline? Joe has his eye on a couple big-name running backs and receivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through the first six games of the Bills' season, Buffalo has looked every bit the Super Bowl contender it was projected to be. So with the team enjoying a Week 7 bye, The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes stock of the team through the first third of the season. Is Isaiah McKenzie likely to hold onto the slot receiver job, or will rookie Khalil Shakir push for more playing time? And will the Bills' offensive line depth become a problem as the season goes on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia is joined by Tim Graham to break down the Bills' Week 6 win over the Chiefs, in what has to be an early contender for Game of the Year. How critical was Von Miller to Buffalo's defensive efforts? Did we learn anything new about Josh Allen after another stellar performance? Later, the guys hand out some awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia is joined by The Athletic's Chiefs reporter, Nate Taylor, to preview what might be the game of the year. First, Joe provides some updates on the Bills' injury situation, including the latest on Tre'Davious White. Later, Nate details how teams have attempted to slow down Patrick Mahomes and co. on offense this year. Finally, Joe makes his official prediction for the game and the total. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia is joined by special guest Tim Graham to break down the Bills' Week 5 rout of the Steelers. Even though this game was out of reach in the first quarter, what did we learn about this Bills squad? Joe and Tim also look ahead to next week's monster rematch with the Chiefs. Later, the guys hand out some awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn preview the Bills' Week 5 matchup vs. the Steelers. Will Mike Tomlin's imposing defense be able to slow down Josh Allen and company? What do we make of Buffalo's lagging rushing attack? Later, the guys make their official picks against the spread and for the game total. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down the Bills' wild comeback win over the Ravens in Week 4. How was Josh Allen able to succeed differently than he had in the first few weeks of the season? What to make of James Cook's decreased role in the second half? Later, the guys hand out some awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn preview the Bills' Week 4 matchup vs. the Ravens. Will the weather forecast in Baltimore affect these two high-powered offenses? Can the Bills get their offensive line struggles resolved? Later, Joe and Matthew make their official picks for the game and the total. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down the Bills' Week 3 loss to the Dolphins. Is Buffalo's injury situation starting to become a problem? Is Josh Allen's level of play enough to elevate the offensive line? Later, the guys give out their Week 3 awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn preview the Bills' Week 3 matchup at the Dolphins. Will Buffalo's mounting injuries be a problem in this game? How does Miami's elite speed at receiver strain the Bills defense? Later, Matt and Joe make their official picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn react to the Bills' destruction of the Titans in front of a national audience on Monday night. What's left to say about Josh Allen and this offense? And will injuries to key players like Jordan Phillips, Micah Hyde and Matt Milano mar what was otherwise a spectacular game for Buffalo? Later, Joe and Matt hand out some Week 2 awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After one week of action, how do the Bills stack up among the AFC's contenders? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn take stock of the AFC East. And how does Buffalo match up against the Titans for Week 2's Monday Night Football tilt? Does this matchup count as a rivalry after years of competitive games? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills lived up to the hype Thursday night with a dominant 31-10 victory over the defending champion Rams. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss what stood out the most about Josh Allen’s performance, the WR usage and how it benefitted Stefon Diggs and more observations from the offense. They also dive into a big night for Von Miller and pass rush before handing out their game awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn preview the Buffalo Bills' season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. The expectations for this year's team are highest the Bills have faced since... when? And how much pressure is on Ken Dorsey as he prepares to take over from Brian Daboll? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn react to the Bills' final 53-man roster, including the release of O.J. Howard, Tre'Davious White hitting the PUP list, and the remaining cornerback depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Tim Graham joins Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn to discuss the release of Matt Araiza following gang rape allegations. They talk about the timeline of the civil lawsuit, the Bills’ handling of the situation and the comments from Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott during their press conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Fairburn is officially back in Buffalo and joins Joe Buscaglia to recap the Bills preseason win over the Broncos. They each share their observations and discuss what has surprised them the most about this team so far, O.J. Howard’s role and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia breaks down the Bills preseason opener against the Colts. He discusses the latest with Tre'Davious White’s injury as well as what’s going on with the cornerback position. Plus, he dives into Puntapalooza and Matt Araiza’s viral punt before talking about the kick return situation, the WR depth and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Bills players throughout training camp have improved their stock and which players have yet to impress? Joe Buscaglia examines both the offense and defense and shares 7 players who are trending up and 7 players who need to show more this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football is back! Joe Buscaglia is joined by Syracuse.com’s Matt Parrino from Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University. They begin by discussing the latest with Jordan Poyer’s contract before diving into their camp observations. They discuss which players have stood out, early roster predictions and of course, Puntapalooza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which team poses the biggest threat to the Bills Super Bowl chances in 2022? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss where Buffalo stands among the competition in the AFC before assessing the changes within the division. They also talk about several young players who face high expectations this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will the Bills offense look like in 2022 with Ken Dorsey calling the plays? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn talk about the challenges the first-year OC may face, what will be different from Brian Daboll’s offense, the importance of his connection with Josh Allen and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia welcomes back Matthew Fairburn to The Buffalo Beat to discuss his return to Western New York and his new role with The Athletic! They also discuss expectations for the Bills, questions they have heading into the season and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.