On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation for their weekly chat, this week focused on stepping back a little to appreciate the Buffalo Bills 2024 regular season before we get started with the suddenness of the NFL playoffs this weekend.

When it gets to be this time of year, your season could end with just one less than stellar afternoon. That's the way it goes in single elimination tournaments. Patrick and Matt spend a good chunk time focusing on making sure to enjoy these past four months for the Buffalo Bills, especially considering what most people thought this campaign would look like for Buffalo. Patrick goes as far to call this one of his most enjoyable seasons following the Bills.

To really appreciate the Bills the guys take a look at how the AFC east shockingly crumbled around Buffalo this year, especially with two teams that many thought were better than the Bills going into 2024, Miami and the New York Jets. They discuss how not only was this season brutal for the two but the short term future doesn't appear all that great right now either.

From there Matt has plenty of thoughts on Buffalo drawing Denver in the wildcard round. They also talk about Damar Hamlin being named starter by Sean McDermott earlier this week to squash any potential starting safety controversy, thoughts on the rest of the playoffs and plenty more.

Major props to Talking Buffalo sponsor, Sonny Red’s at 1841 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, just minutes from Highmark Stadium. We consider them THE most underrated spot for wings, pizza and other great food in Western New York plus it’s a great place to drink and have a great time.

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