The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

Bills’ OTAs are officially underway and Joe Buscaglia discusses all of the action from Orchard Park. He explains his early observations before examining the state of the roster. He goes position-by-position breaking down the projected 53-man, the battles to watch and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové break down the Bills’ 2022 draft class. They talk about the addition of James Cook, why Khalil Shakir was a steal in the fifth round and of course they dive into the ‘Punt God,’ Matt Araiza. They also examine how Christian Benford fits into the defense, the offensive line depth and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia reacts to the Bills decision to move up from pick 25 to pick 23 in order to select CB Kaiir Elam out of the University of Florida. Will Elam step right onto the field to Sean McDermott's defense? Did trading up make sense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia is counting down to the NFL Draft by answering your most pressing Bills’ questions. Will Buffalo take a CB in the top 3 rounds? Are the Giants trade friends with Brian Daboll now in New York? What are the most pressing gaps on the roster? What is one Brandon Beane move no one is expecting? Joe discusses all of that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové discuss their takeaways from Brandon Beane’s pre-draft press conference. They examine the different positions the Bills could go in the first round as well as the options to trade up or trade back. Then, they talk about the latest with Jordan Poyer’s contract and whether or not he will have a long-term future in Buffalo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills have locked down Stefon Diggs, signing the WR to a 4-year, $104 million contract extension. Joe Buscaglia and ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg discuss the deal, the importance of getting it done now and how Buffalo has looked to eliminate distractions this offseason. Plus, what direction will Brandon Beane go in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft? They share potential positions they believe could be addressed early in the draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Von Miller is headed to Buffalo! Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové discuss the huge free agent signing, the details of the contract and what the move says about the Bills’ approach to the 2022 season. Plus, they touch on the addition of O. J. Howard, what’s next for the Bills and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia is joined by Tim Graham as the NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis. What news nuggets did they gather from the Sean McDermott as he took the podium and what is the Bills chatter at the Combine? Joe & Tim discuss on a new Buffalo Beat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the 2021 NFL season officially over, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové discuss what the Bills need to do this offseason to get them back to the playoffs potentially to the Super Bowl next year. They dive into the defensive end conversation and what they believe Buffalo should do at the position. They also talk about the wide receivers in free agency and the draft as well as much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia discusses Brian Daboll’s departure to the Giants and the promotion of Ken Dorsey to offensive coordinator. He also weighs in on the hiring of Joe Brady as QB coach and the insurance policy it provides to the staff. Then, Joe dives into the big salary cap decisions the Bills face this offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové try and make sense of the Bills’ 42-36 OT loss to the Chiefs in the NFL Divisional Round. They go play-by-play breaking down the final few minutes of regulation and what went wrong for Buffalo in the last 13 seconds. They also look ahead to the offseason and the key questions facing Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott. They wrap by handing out their final awards of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NFL Divisional Round takes the Bills back to Kansas City for a rematch with the Chiefs. Joe Buscaglia discusses what is different from the last time these two teams played before he welcomes The Athletic’s Nate Taylor to the show. They break down the matchup, the quarterbacks and much more. Joe wraps with his prediction for the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the frigid temperatures, Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense were hotter than ever as they crushed the Patriots 47-17 in the wild-card round. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové break down the stellar performance from Allen and where he ranks among the NFL’s elite QBs. They also discuss Buffalo’s WR depth, another big performance from the defense and what’s next in the AFC. Finally, they hand out their game awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn are back together for round three to preview the Bills and Patriots wild-card matchup. They discuss the injury status of both rosters, how the weather could play a role on Saturday night and what adjustments they expect in the game plans from the previous two meetings. Finally, they weigh in on the spread and the over/under before giving their predictions for the contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové discuss the Bills AFC East title before looking ahead to the wild-card round and their matchup with the New England Patriots. They break down their initial thoughts on the opponent, how the third meeting impacts the game plan and much more. They also hand out their Week 18 awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia starts the show by breaking down the Bills’ potential playoff opponents. He dives deep into the numbers to determine which team would be the best matchup for Buffalo. Then, The Athletic’s Connor Hughes joins the show to preview the Jets and Zach Wilson. Finally, Joe gives his game predictions for Week 18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills are headed back to the playoffs! Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové recap Buffalo’s 29-15 win over the Falcons. They discuss Josh Allen’s down day and how Atlanta was able to hang around. They also talk about a big game for Ed Oliver, Harrison Phillips and the defense. Finally, who would the Bills want to face in the playoffs? They examine the seeding before handing out their game awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will the Bills’ offense look like with all of the wide receivers back? Joe Buscaglia breaks down how Buffalo could use their depth at the position. Then, The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia joins the show to discuss why he’s never lost faith in Josh Allen and the Bills and who he believes is the biggest threat in the AFC. Finally, Joe wraps by previewing the Falcons and giving his game prediction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Allen shines as the Bills top the Patriots in Foxboro. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové break down the 33-21 win. They discuss Allen’s big day, Isaiah McKenzie’s role in the offense and how the victory impacts the Bills’ playoff chances. They also look ahead to the remaining two games and hand out their weekly awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Fairburn is back with Joe Buscaglia to preview the rematch between the Bills and Patriots. They begin by discussing the COVID-19 implications on the game and the impact it is having across the league. Then, they dive into New England’s loss to the Colts, the urgency to score first and how the two game plans will differ from the first meeting. They wrap by giving out their predictions for the matchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové discuss their observations from the Bills’ 31-14 win over the Panthers. They discuss Josh Allen’s day, the offensive line and Harrison Phillips’ success this season. Then, they shift their attention to next week’s crucial matchup with the Patriots. They talk about New England’s loss to the Colts, what they’re looking to see from Sean McDermott and Brian Daboll and much more. Finally, they close things out with their game awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia begins the show by discussing Josh Allen’s injury status for Sunday before diving into the film of the Bills’ defensive ends. He explains what he’s seen from Gregory Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa this season and expectations for the position moving forward. Then, The Athletic’s Joe Person joins the show to preview the Panthers. They talk about Carolina’s QB situation, their predictions for the game and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové break down the Bills’ overtime loss to the Buccaneers. They discuss Buffalo’s bad start, how they responded in the second half and Josh Allen’s injury. They also talk about Sean McDermott’s 4th down decision-making and Gabriel Davis’ impact on the offense. They wrap by handing out their game awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can the Bills’ rebound against the Buccaneers? Joe Buscaglia discusses what he saw on film vs. the Patriots and the missed opportunities on offense. Then, The Athletic’s Greg Auman joins the show to preview the matchup with Tampa Bay. They talk about Tom Brady, the Buccaneers’ defense and much more. Joe wraps by giving his prediction for the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové have plenty to unpack from the Bills’ 14-10 loss to the Patriots. They discuss what’s going on between Sean McDermott and Brian Daboll, the problems on both sides of the ball and Buffalo’s ceiling vs. expectations this year. They also look ahead to the final five games of the season and hand out their weekly awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn are getting the band back together to preview Monday night’s highly anticipated matchup between the Patriots and Bills. They discuss what New England has done to turn things around, Mac Jones’ development and how Buffalo matches up against the Patriots’ dominant defense. Finally, they each give their predictions for the important AFC East showdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a special episode of, The Buffalo Beat, Joe Buscaglia answers your listener questions. Who replace Tre'Davious White? Do the Bills preform better as underdogs? Why has the front office neglected the guard position? How should we evaluate Gregory Rousseau’s rookie season? Joe discusses all of that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové recap the Bills’ big Thanksgiving win over the Saints. They discuss their observations of the offense and Josh Allen’s day. They also talk about the injury to Tre’Davious White and the depth behind him at cornerback. They wrap by giving out their weekly awards and Matthew shares a late-night snack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové try and make sense of the Bills 41-15 loss to the Colts. They discuss the issues with the run defense, Isaiah McKenzie’s costly fumble, the AFC playoff picture and much more. They finish off the episode by handing out their game awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia begins the episode by discussing the Bills’ depth at defensive tackle and the wide receiver rotation. Then, The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins the show to talk about Carson Wentz and the Colts. They break down Jonathan Taylor’s dominant first half of the season, Michael Pittman Jr.’s development and the keys to the matchup. Finally, Joe wraps by giving his game predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové break down a big day for the Bills’ offense as they defeat the Jets 45-17. They talk about Stefon Diggs’ dominant performance and the improvements in the running game. They also discuss Cole Beasley’s minimal role on Sunday and whether or not the Bills should rest the wide receiver given his injuries this season. Finally, they hand out their weekly awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia examines the film from the Bills’ loss to the Jaguars and discusses what went wrong with the pass game. Then, former Bills’ offensive lineman Eric Wood joins the show to talk about the line, the run game, Sean McDermott and more. Finally, Joe previews what to expect from Mike White and the Jets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové recap the Bills stunning 9-6 loss to the Jaguars. They discuss the offensive line struggles, issues with the run game and what needs to be done moving forward on offense. Plus, Jaxson de Ville takes home some hardware in this week’s awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia begins the episode by reviewing the film vs. the Dolphins and what he saw from the offensive line and the run game. Then, The Athletic’s Nate Tice joins the show to talk about Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars. They discuss Lawrence’s development and his similarities to Josh Allen before examining the Bills’ defense so far this season. Finally, Joe gives his Week 9 prediction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové break down the Bills 26-11 win over the Dolphins. They discuss the second-half surge, where the defense stepped up and Josh Allen’s in-game adjustments. Plus, could Brandon Beane look to trade for a TE? They discuss potential moves before this week’s deadline. Finally, they debate the best Halloween candy and give their game awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the trade deadline just days away, Joe Buscaglia discusses potential moves Brandon Beane should consider making to Buffalo's roster. Then, The Athletic’s Tim Graham joins the show to talk about the latest news on the Bills' stadium from the NFL owners meetings. Finally, Joe previews Sunday’s matchup with the Dolphins and gives his prediction for the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové recap the Bills loss to the Titans on Monday Night Football. They break down the decision to go for it and why they agreed with the call. They also discuss Josh Allen’s night, what went wrong with the defense and their thoughts heading into the bye week. Finally, they wrap things up with their game awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia begins the episode by discussing which Bills players are performing above and below expectations so far this season. Then, The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins the show to talk about how Buffalo has built a more complete roster, his thoughts on their play over the first month and where they rank in the AFC. Finally, Joe previews the matchup with the Titans and gives his predictions for Week 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a late-night edition of The Buffalo Beat, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové break down the Bills dominant win over the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. They discuss their initial takeaways from the game, a stellar performance from Josh Allen and a big night for the pass rush. Plus, they also talk about the expectations that follow this win and give out their weekly awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills face their biggest test of the season against the Chiefs this week. Joe Buscaglia welcomes The Athletic’s Nate Taylor to discuss the Sunday Night Football matchup. They talk about the added attention on Buffalo’s defense and Matt Milano’s status for the game. They also dive into Kansas City’s offense and their 2-2 start. Finally, Joe wraps by giving his prediction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové break down the Bills shut out performance against the Texans. They discuss their takeaways from the defense and the questions they still have ahead of the Chiefs in Week 5. They also talk about the changes to the offensive line, a big game for Stefon Diggs and their weekly awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia reviews the film and discusses his questions for the right side of the Bills’ offensive line. He also assesses the pass rush and what he’s looking to see from the defensive line this week. Then, The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia joins the show to talk about the Bills start to the season, the competition around the AFC and more. Finally, Joe gives his predictions for the game against the Texans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Allen’s four touchdowns helped the Bills roll past Washington 43-21 in Week 3. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové discuss the QB’s MVP-caliber day and the potential for Buffalo’s offense in 2021. They also talk about Cole Beasley’s impact, a strong day for the defense and much more. They wrap with their weekly awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia kicks off the show by dissecting Josh Allen’s numbers through the first two weeks. He breaks down what the stats and film tell us about the QB’s start to the season. Then, The Athletic’s Washington Football Team writer Rhiannon Walker joins the show to talk about Taylor Heinicke, the defensive front vs. the Bills’ offensive line and much more. Finally, Joe wraps by giving his predictions for the matchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Bové break down the Bills big win over the Dolphins down in Miami. They discuss a strong performance by the defense and what impressed them the most about the pass rush. They also talk about Josh Allen and the offense and what improvements still need to be made. They wrap by giving out their weekly awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia dives into the film from Week 1 and discusses what he saw from Josh Allen and the Bills’ offensive line. Then, The Athletic’s Lindsay Jones joins the show to talk about Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins’ offense and how Buffalo matches up against Miami’s secondary. Finally, Joe gives his predictions for the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia is joined by WKBW sports director Matthew Bové to break down the Bills loss to the Steelers. They discuss a disappointing day for Josh Allen, the struggles on the offensive line and the lack of in-game adjustments. They also talk about the defense, the blocked punt and they give out their game awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before Matthew Fairburn heads off to the Patriots beat, he joins Joe Buscaglia for one final episode. They reminisce on their podcast memories before diving into expectations for the Bills this season and what it will take for Buffalo to make a Super Bowl run. They also preview the Week 1 matchup vs. the Steelers and give their predictions. Finally, Joe reveals who will be joining him this season on The Buffalo Beat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.