Bleav

Bleav in Bills

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Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana are two of the most experienced reporters in western New York with more than 70 years of experience covering the Buffalo Bills. In every episode, they will take you onto the field and into the locker room at One Bills Drive to give you all the news you need, plus the critical, no holds barred analysis that fans deserve. There will not be cheerleading here because there's enough of that. Instead, you will get honesty in good times and bad as the Bills continue the pursuit of their first Super Bowl championship.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Heartbreaking loss to Broncos underscores Bills shortcomings and raises questions about future 18.01.2026

The Bills franchise is more than familiar with postseason heartbreak, and you can add another chapter to that novel in the wake of a 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in Saturday's divisional round game. Five turnovers and questionable officiating cost the Bills dearly, on a day when Josh Allen was far from at this best. The loss raises more questions about the Buffalo roster, and what the...

Can Josh Allen DRAG the Bills past the Broncos? w/ Luca Evans 15.01.2026

The Buffalo Bills head to Denver to take on the AFC’s No. 1-seeded Broncos Saturday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High. Sal Maiorana is joined by Denver Post Broncos beat writer Luca Evans to break down the matchup. It’s a rematch of a 2024 AFC wildcard game in which the Bills rolled to a 31-7 victory in Buffalo, but this Denver team is much better equipped for the postseason than it was a ye...

Bills Top Jaguars in Wild Card thriller 12.01.2026

Josh Allen led an epic drive for the go-ahead touchdown and Cole Bishop capped a 27-24 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Wild Card playoff on Sunday. The Bills broke an eight game road losing streak in the postseason and now advance to the Divsional round. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana were live with postgame reaction. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salm...

Breaking down Bills vs. Jaguars w/ guest Bucky Brooks 09.01.2026

he Bills hit the road to face the red hot Jacksonville Jaguars on Wild Card weekend. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana are joined by former Bill and Jag Bucky Brooks for an in-depth X's and O's preview of the matchup. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Bills close Highmark Stadium the right way and turn focus to wild card game vs. Jags 05.01.2026

The Bills closed a 53rd and final season at the current Highmark Stadium with a 35-8 win over the Jets. They will be the sixth seed in the playoffs and head to Jacksonville to face the third seeded Jags on Wild Card Weekend. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana look back and look forward. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochest...

Bills set to bid fond farewell to Highmark Stadium 02.01.2026

he Bills are set to face the Jets Sunday in what will in all likelihood be the final game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. It opened in 1973 with the team set to move across the street to a new and modern stadium next season. The Bills are currently the seventh seed in the AFC playoffs and can only get as high as fifth. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have takes on the approach the Bills will li...

Allen off the mark as Eagles hang on to top Bills 13-12 29.12.2025

It came down to a final play, but the Bills had a chance to complete yet another comeback and knock off the defending Super Bowl Champion Eagles, but Josh Allen missed a wide open Khalil Shakir on what would have been a game winning two point conversion, and the Bills lost 13-12. That result, combined with the Patriots win over the Jets clinched the division title for New England, ending Buffalo's...

Down the stretch they come: Bills set to host Eagles - Preview with guest John Clark 26.12.2025

Super Bowl preview? The Bills and Eagles have been mentioned more than a few times in that regard though haven't looked the part for portions of this season. Are they rounding into form? Buffalo has struggled but won four straight and and clinched a seventh straight postseason berth. Philly dropped three in a row but have won the last two to clinch a second straight NFC East title. Now they're set...

Bills clinch seventh straight playoff berth with Eagles preps underway 23.12.2025

Thanks to the 49ers win over the Colts on Monday night, the Bills are in the playoffs for the seventh straight year. That's testament to the culture and consistency Sean McDermott have brought to the organization. Having said that, the Super Bowl remains elusive, and this is a roster that still faces major questions as they prepare for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, just two games away from t...

Postgame Reaction: Bills Beat Browns & Josh Allen injured 22.12.2025

After covering the game in Cleveland, Sal hops on the mic to break down an ugly but important win for the Buffalo Bills. He walks through the latest injury updates, what they mean moving forward, and what to expect from this Bills team down the stretch. Sal also highlights James Cook’s performance and why he was a key difference in the win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

No Panic in Buffalo: How the Bills Stunned New England with Vic Carucci 16.12.2025

The Bills are coming off a hugely impressive comeback victory at New England to remain alive in the AFC East, and now they have a chance to lock up a playoff berth with a win Sunday in Cleveland, plus a loss by either the Colts or Texans. Sal Maiorana is joined by Vic Carucci to discuss what happened last week, and to look ahead to Cleveland. Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaioranaRead Sal’s Bills c...

Postgame Reaction: Bills Beat Patriots in HUGE comeback 15.12.2025

Straight from the press box at Gillette Stadium, Sal Maiorana recaps another Bills comeback win, ending the Patriots’ 10-game winning streak. He breaks down the key moments of the game, what the victory means for the playoff picture, and the Bills’ road ahead. Thanks to a strong performance from Josh Allen, Buffalo kept Drake Maye in check and, with their backs against the wall, once again found a...

Buffalo vs. New England Preview w/ former Bills and Pats receiver Chris Hogan 11.12.2025

The New England Patriots (11-2) have a chance to officially end the Bills (9-4) five year reign as AFC East Champs with a win Sunday in Foxboro. The game features current MVP Josh Allen against second year phenom quarterback Drake Maye, who is entrenched in this year's MVP discussion. Former Bills and Patriots receiver Chris Hogan joined Adam and Sal for a discussion on both players and a full gam...

Bills rally to top Bengals in absolute thriller 08.12.2025

With the Bills down 28-18 with just under 9:00 left in the fourth quarter and the defense struggling to stop Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati offense, it would have been easy for some to think it was too much for Buffalo to overcome. Those who know Josh Allen know better. The Bills rallied with 21 points in a 4:30 span that featured a 40-yard TD run from Allen, back to back interceptions of Burrow, t...

How dangerous the Bengals are with the return of QB Joe Burrow w/ guest Solomon Wilcots 04.12.2025

The Bills are back at home this weekend after a physically dominant win on the road at Pittsburgh. The Bengals (4-8) come to Orchard park clinging to their playoff lives, but bolstered by the return of Joe Burrow who has been out since week two with a turf toe injury. Coming off a 32-14 win on Thanksgiving, they've now won eight straight games with Burrow at the helm dating back to last season. Fo...

Well Grounded: Bills dominant in win over Steelers 01.12.2025

The Bills set a record for rushing yards by an opponent with 249 at Acrisure Stadium in a 26-7 win over the Steelers on Sunday. What made the dominant performance even more impressive was that the Bills did it without both of their starting offensive tackles who were out due to injury. Buffalo improves to 8-4 and remains in the final playoff spot in the AFC with five games remaining. Adam Benigni...

Bills to face Steelers without starting tackles 28.11.2025

It's already been a challenging season for the Bills, and Friday the news dropped that they will face the Steelers Sunday without starting tackles Dion Dawkins (concussion) and Spencer Brown (shoulder). Add that to a list of problems in a critical matchup with Buffalo 7-4 currently in the final wild card spot in the AFC, and the Steelers right behind them at 6-5. Aaron Rodgers will return at quart...

Andre Reed on Bills passing game woes and Keon Coleman situation. 25.11.2025

The Bills (7-4) have gone from Super Bowl favorite to fighting to make the playoffs as they prepare to face Pittsburgh on the road Sunday. Hall of Famer Andre Reed joined Adam and Sal for an in-depth discussion about what he thinks this team is lacking, particularly on offense and in the passing game. He also shared details about discussions he's recently had with receiver Keon Coleman, who Sean M...

Defense Rests: Texans down Bills in Houston 21.11.2025

There wasn't much question who had the edge in the highly anticipated matchup between the Bills and their second ranked offense, and the Texans with the league's top ranked defense. Houston sacked Josh Allen a career high eight times, forced three turnovers, and won 23-19 Thursday night in Houston to drop the Bills to 7-4. Hall of Fame writer and broadcaster Vic Carucci joined Adam Benigni to put...

Bills take revived passing game on the road against Texans top defense 19.11.2025

The Bills offense more than came to life against Tampa Bay. Josh Allen accounted for six touchdowns and the passing game was as explosive as it's been all season. Now they take the show on the road for Thursday night football against Houston who has the top ranked scoring defense in the NFL. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have a preview. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/...

Josh Allen's six touchdowns lead Bills over Bucs with revived passing game 17.11.2025

Josh Allen threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for three as well becoming the first player in NFL history to do that multiple times, as the Bills won a shootout over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44-32. The Bills made changes to the group of receivers that included benching Keon Coleman, the return of Gabe Davis, and the emergence of Tyrell Shavers. On the flip side, the run defense conti...

More questions than answers as the Bills prepare for Bucs w/ guest Jay Skurski 13.11.2025

Coming off one of, if not the, worst loss of the Sean McDermott era last week in Miami, the Bills (6-3) are facing a critical matchup against Tampa Bay (6-3) at home this weekend. The passing game, or lack thereof, remains a focal point along with a defense that's dealt with injuries and consistently struggled to stop the run. The Bills have reached what seems to be a crossroads in a season where...

Receiving End: Bills look for answers in the passing game with Bucs coming to town 11.11.2025

The Bills are facing tremendous criticism after one of the worst losses on the Sean McDermott era - 30-13 to the Miami Dolphins this past Sunday. Much of it is aimed at a struggling offense, and the limited array of weapons Josh Allen has in the passing game and the failure to address that issue at the trade deadline. To that end, the Bills have reportedly signed former Chiefs speedster Mecole Har...

Upset Minded: Bills suffer inexcusable loss at Miami 09.11.2025

Josh Allen threw for 306 yards, but threw an interception and fumbled as part of a three turnover effort for the offense in a 30-13 upset loss to the previously 2-7 Miami Dolphins. Cook fumbled as well and was held to just 53 yards rushing. Miami snapped a seven game losing streak against Buffalo, with De'Von Achane rushing for 174 yards and two touchdowns and added six receptions for 51 yards in...

Bills look to extend dominance over Miami w/ guest Mike Catalana 06.11.2025

After their most impressive win of the season over the Chiefs, the Bills hit the road and look to continue their dominance over division rival Miami. Buffalo has won seven straight over the Dolphins (2-7) who continue to struggle in the midst of organizational change. The Bills are evaluating some potentially key injuries after remaining idle at the trade deadline. WHAM-TV (Rochester) Sports Direc...

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