Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato

Buffalo Press Box

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Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato are credentialed sportswriters for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Bill has covered the Sabres for two decades and has managed his website, The Buffalo Hockey Beat, since 2012. Nick has covered the Bills since 2022 and is currently the sports editor for the Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union-Sun & Journal newspapers. We provide in-depth news and analysis on the Buffalo sports scene. Get information directly from the locker rooms and everything else you need to know from the Bills and Sabres weekly. For questions are comments, email us at buffalopressbox@gmail.c...

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Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 64: Bummer for Buffalo 05.02.2025

The Buffalo Bills dropped another heart-breaking playoff loss. Why can't the Bills get over the hump? What needs to change? Plus, Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dive into coaching decisions, impending salary cap decisions and another Sabres misstep.

Episode 63: Kansas City, Here They Come 22.01.2025

The Buffalo Bills are seeking their first playoff win since 1993 and a trip to the Super Bowl comes with it. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato take a gander at Buffalo's win over the Baltimore Ravens and a date with the Chiefs. They dig into the NFL's shift away from throwing the ball and the next chapter of the Josh Allen-Patrick Mahomes saga.

Episode 62: Playoff Fever 15.01.2025

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato breakdown the Buffalo Bills' resounding playoff-opening win over the Denver Broncos, while former Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski joins the program to offer insight into the long-awaited matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres experienced another head-scratching collapse that likely put an end to any playoff push.

Episode 61: The Wild Card 08.01.2025

The Buffalo Bills have a date with the Denver Broncos to open the playoffs. Is this the start of a deep run or another early exit? How does perception of Josh Allen change with another early loss? And despite a dismal stretch, the Buffalo Sabres are still in striking distance of a playoff spot.

Episode 60: A New Year 01.01.2025

Taking inventory on how far the Buffalo Bills have come since the drought, why the NFL MVP criteria needs to be more consistent and whether the Buffalo Sabres can continue playing well. Will Josh Allen still be the favorite after resting most of Week 18, who Bills fans should prefer to face in the wild-card round and whether Jiri Kulich deserves more playing time for the Sabres.

Episode 59: The Christmas Episode 25.12.2024

Are Buffalo Bills fans getting to a point where they aren't satisfied with simply winning? Have the Buffalo Sabres earned any good will by snapping a 13-game winless streak? Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss that, Josh Allen's MVP candidacy and whether the Bills should extend James Cook.

Episode 58: One Buffalo, two different worlds 19.12.2024

The Buffalo Bills showed themselves to be legitimate contenders while Josh Allen nears an MVP with amid a historic hot streak. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres continue to find new lows in woeful losing streak. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Allen's recent play, the defensive struggles and a lookahead to the Patriots. Meanwhile, the Sabres continue to be horrific with seemin...

Episode 57: Buffalo Blues 11.12.2024

The Buffalo Bills squandered a historic performance by Josh Allen as their seven-game winning streak was snapped against the Los Angeles Rams. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dive into Sean McDermott's mistakes, a woeful defensive performance and a disastrous week from the Buffalo Sabres. Why are the Sabres stumbling so badly and just how bad was general manager Kevyn Adams' press confere...

Episode 56: Different worlds 04.12.2024

The Buffalo Bills captured their fifth consecutive AFC East championship in a year they weren't supposed to, while the Sabres continue to be predictably unpredictable. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into how the Bills have gotten to 10-2, another signature play from Josh Allen and a lookahead to a possible letdown game against the Los Angeles Rams. Plus, the Sabres are now losers of...

Episode 55: A Thanksgiving Feast 27.11.2024

The Buffalo Bills are coming off their bye and sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato explain why it's imperative to keep their foot on the gas. They look at Josh Allen's MVP chances as he enters Week 13 as the betting favorite, while breaking down the matchup against an injury riddled San Francisco 49ers team. Plus, the Sabres bring a three-game winning streak home from California.

Episode 54: Buffalo surprise 20.11.2024

The Buffalo Bills handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss to improbably improve to 9-2. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss how they got there, if they can remain contenders and whether Josh Allen's touchdown run was the top moment in Highmark Stadium history. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are better, but still experiencing highs and lows. Devon Levi has been sent to Rochest...

Episode 53: Measuring stick 13.11.2024

The Buffalo Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts with a ragtag group of receivers. Now they face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in a major AFC measuring-stick game. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss why the Bills can't afford a loss, what to make of Buffalo's offense in the midst of injuries to receivers and Matt Milano's return to practice. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres three-game winni...

Episode 52: The East's beasts 06.11.2024

The Buffalo Bills now have a stranglehold on the AFC East. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss how the Bills eked out a win over the Miami Dolphins and what it means moving forward. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are faced with their worst start in seven years and how they can climb back out of the cellar again.

Episode 51: Seamless in Seattle 30.10.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' rout of the Seattle Seahawks, what it means for the Buffalo offense and if it's too early to talk about winning the AFC East. They also get into how Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir have pieced together back-to-back strong outings and how the Bills have played timely defense. Plus, the Sabres have started to pick up their pl...

Episode 50: Cooper's town 23.10.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Amari Cooper's debut with the Buffalo Bills, why he seems like the missing piece and how he affects the rest of the offense. The Bills had their best version of 'Everybody Eats' and it should continue moving forward.

Episode 49: Making moves 19.10.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' trade for receiver Amari Cooper and how he might give the offense a boost. They dig into the matchup with the Tennessee Titans and the sluggish start for the Buffalo Sabres.

Episode 48: Texas-sized disaster 08.10.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato breakdown an offensive disaster by the Buffalo Bills in Houston and another by the Buffalo Sabres in Europe. How much of the blame for the lost to the Houston Texans goes to Joe Brady and how much lands on Josh Allen? Sean McDermott's late-game decision-making?

Episode 47: Baltimore beatdown 03.10.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills flop in Baltimore and a lookahead to the Houston Texans, featuring a reunion with Stefon Diggs. What happened to the Bills against the Ravens? Was it a bad night or were some of their deficiencies exposed? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are preparing to start the season in Europe.

Episode 46: Spreading the wealth 26.09.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato analyze the Buffalo Bills' Monday night beatdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars and look ahead to the Baltimore Ravens. They also weigh in on whether Josh Allen is playing the best football of his career, his presumptive comments about Stefon Diggs and matchup with Lamar Jackson. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are back in action with a hot start to the prese...

Episode 45: The Trap Episode 17.09.2024

The Buffalo Bills routed the Miami Dolphins. Can they avoid another clunker against the Jaguars? The Bills face Jacksonville following a win over the Dolphins for the third time in four seasons, losing the previous two. Can the defense stay hot after losing Terrel Bernard? When will the Bills need to rely on Josh Allen's arm to win? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are set to open training camp.

Episode 44: The Al Bundy vs. Josh Allen Debate 11.09.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into the Buffalo Bills' Week 1 win and their quick turnaround against the Miami Dolphins. Does Josh Allen have to be a superhero for the Bills to win every week? Plus, big performances from Greg Rousseau and Von Miller and what the Bills must do to stop the Miami Dolphins.

Episode 43: Week 1 Whackiness 05.09.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato offer an outlook on the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. They dig into Damar Hamlin being named a starter, Bills captaincy, season predictions and more.

Episode 42: The Legend of Buffalo Joe 29.08.2024

Buffalo sports reporters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' final cuts, highlighted by Lancaster's Joe Andreessen. How is the Bills' depth? Areas of strength and areas of concern? Plus, the Bills add a kick returner in a rare in-division trade.

Episode 41: The Dave Hannan Episode 19.08.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into Buffalo Bills injuries and their performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers. How much does Matt Milano's injury impact Buffalo's overall success? What's next at linebacker? Can Greg Rousseau become a dominant pass rusher? All of that is answered.

Episode 40: Overreaction Monday Returns 13.08.2024

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' preseason-opening loss to the Chicago Bears. Is Josh Allen's chemistry with his new receivers overblown? Where does the race for the fifth and sixth receiver spots stand? Plus, Keon Coleman's debut and a lookahead to the joint practice and game in Pittsburgh.

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