The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

The Bills move to 5-2 after a surprisingly close victory over the Jets. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the positive signs from the defense and the return of Matt Milano. They also dive into the missed opportunities on offense and the team’s points per game over the past three weeks. Finally, they hand out their weekly awards.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down Quinton Spain’s release and what impact it has on the offensive line. Plus, with the trade deadline less than two weeks away, what will the Bills do with guys like Trent Murphy and Harrison Phillips? They discuss potential moves to be made and preview Sunday’s matchup with the Jets.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down the Bills 26-17 loss to the Chiefs. They discuss the continued struggles on defense and the strategy against the ground game. Plus, they give their takeaways from Josh Allen’s worst performance of the year as well as the missed opportunities on offense. They wrap by handing out their weekly awards.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Can the Bills bounce back against the Chiefs? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn look back on the defense’s performance against the Titans and what needs to be better with the pass rush. Plus, what can Buffalo expect from a Kansas City team coming off their first loss of the season? They preview the matchup and give their game predictions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The Bills were handed their first loss of the season after a brutal showing in Tennessee. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn recap what went wrong against the Titans. They discuss the underperforming defense and the biggest letdowns of the game. Plus, they weigh in on Josh Allen’s night and give out their weekly awards.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn unpack the latest involving the Bills’ matchup with the Titans. They discuss the COVID-19 outbreak in Tennessee, the NFL’s handling of the situation and if a forfeit is really on the table. Plus, how do all of these changes impact the Bills moving forward? They break down the shifting schedule, the team’s game preparation and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Josh Allen continues to shine as the Bills move to 4-0 on the season. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn recap the win against the Raiders. They discuss Allen’s maturity under pressure as well as Brian Daboll’s electric offense. Plus, another up and down day for the defense. They give their impressions of the performance and how it reflects to what’s going on across the league. Finally, they give...

Can the Bills remain unbeaten after a trip to Las Vegas? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn preview the matchup with the Raiders. They discuss the questions surrounding the run defense following last week’s performance against the Rams as well as what needs to be done to defend Darren Waller. Plus, hear why Devin Singletary could have a big game on Sunday. They wrap by giving their predictions.  H...

A marquee victory for the Bills as they hold on to defeat the Rams on Sunday. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down another big day for Josh Allen. They discuss how he was able to regain his composure late in the game and how high his potential can really be. Plus, the defense is not what we thought it would be heading into 2020. They talk about what went wrong on that side of the ball. Fi...

The 2-0 Rams are coming to town for the Bills first big test of the season. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down the mental and physical challenges Josh Allen will face against Los Angeles’ defense and preview the battle between Stefon Diggs and Jalen Ramsey. Plus, how will the Bills’ defense respond after a difficult showing in Miami? They discuss the status of Matt Milano and Tremaine E...

Josh Allen turned in one of the best performances in team history against the Dolphins as the Bills move to 2-0 on the season. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn recap the dominant day for the quarterback down in Miami. They discuss this team’s rising potential in 2020 and whether winning the division would be considered low expectations. Finally, they give out some game awards. Hosted on Acast. S...

The Bills will be without Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano this weekend in Miami, so how does this impact the defense? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn preview the matchup with the Dolphins. They look back on the film from Week 1 and discuss what adjustments they’ve seen from Josh Allen as well as positive signs from Brian Daboll’s offense. Finally, they wrap by giving their predictions for Sund...

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn recap the Bills’ controlling win over the Jets. They break down a big passing day for Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs’ first game in Buffalo. Plus, hear their thoughts on Cody Ford’s start at right guard and all of the injuries at linebacker. They wrap by giving out some awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 1 has finally arrived and the expectations for the Bills are at an all-time high. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss this team’s potential in 2020 and preview Sunday’s matchup against the Jets. They break down both sides of the ball and give their game predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down the Bills’ roster and the decision to keep Trent Murphy and Jake Fromm. Plus, Tre’Davious White agrees to a four-year extension. They discuss what this means for the All-Pro cornerback moving forward.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn address the big decisions facing the Bills as the roster takes shape this weekend. Plus, they discuss all of the new rules this season regarding IR, practice squad and a 55-man game-day roster.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down what they have seen from Josh Allen so far in camp. Plus, how has the addition of Stefon Diggs impacted the Bills offense? Hear their early thoughts on the star wide receiver. Finally, they discuss why 2020 is an important year for Brian Daboll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss their first impressions of the rookies in training camp. Hear why Gabriel Davis and Isaiah Hodgins have caught their eye, what role A.J. Epenesa might play this season and how Zack Moss could have the big impact in 2020. Plus, they break down Sean McDermott’s comments regarding Josh Allen’s development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

The Pegulas showed their commitment to Sean McDermott on Wednesday extending him through 2025. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the timing of the deal, how it compares across the league and expectations for the head coach moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Schatz, creator and editor-in-chief of Football Outsiders, joins Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn to break down where the Bills stand heading into this season. Are they the best team on paper outside of the quarterback position? Why is defense so hard to predict each year? They discuss it all, plus, AFC East projections and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss Tre'Davious White’s decision to play in 2020 as well as his response to critics on social media. Plus, what will the NFL season actually look like amid COVID concerns? They break down the multiple variables facing the Bills and teams across the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia is back with Matthew Fairburn as the Bills kick off training camp. They discuss what Star Lotulelei’s opt-out means for the defense and the team’s cap situation. Plus, what will camp look like in 2020? They talk about the health and safety protocols, practice time and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Fairburn is joined by The Athletic’s senior writer Tim Graham to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays’ temporary home in Buffalo and the latest with the Bills’ stadium naming rights. Plus, hear what decision Buddy Nix regrets most about his time as general manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special crossover episode, The Athletic’s Jets reporter Connor Hughes joins Matthew Fairburn to break down the AFC East ahead of the 2020 season. They reminisce on the Rex Ryan days and give their predictions on who will win the division. Plus, they dive into the Josh Allen vs. Sam Darnold debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Fairburn is joined by The Athletic’s National NFL writer Sheil Kapadia for an in-depth analytical breakdown of the Bills. They discuss Josh Allen’s development and what Stefon Diggs brings to the offense. Plus, what does the AFC East look like with the addition of Cam Newton? Finally, hear why Sheil is so high on Devin Singletary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...