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  • Bills find a way, take down Chargers

    It wasn’t pretty, but the Bills found a way to get a victory, beating the Chargers. It’s their third straight win and the team now controls their playoff destiny.

    Thad Brown and AJ Feldman discuss the win and how they were able to get it done when it mattered most.

    The running game wasn’t nearly as productive and Stefon Diggs is still searching for his early-season form, but Gabe Davis re-emerged four catches for 130 yards. They speculate what the offense could look like moving forward.

    While the defense didn’t force any turnovers, they got stops in the red zone which proved to be the difference in the game. They analyze another strong outing by Ed Oliver and another quiet game by Von Miller.

    AJ also talks about the interesting day that he had on Twitter/X that had plenty of aggressive foreshadowing.

    25 min
  • Let's Talk Ball: Brady puts on coaching clinic; Johnson shines on defense

    The Bills put the NFL on notice with their dominant 31-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday. Sports director Thad Brown and sports reporter Carl Jones break down the key role that interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady played in the Bills impressive running game.

    James Cook had arguably his best game of his NFL career against the Cowboys with 221 total yards of offense. Thad and Carl discuss how much Cook has improved during his tenure as a Bill.

    On the flip side, Taron Johnson was everywhere for the Bills defense and was an integral part to shutting down Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb. Christian Benford and Cam Lewis also played well in the Bills secondary.

    Thad and Carl also give Sean McDermott his flowers for his game plan to shut down a prolific Cowboys offensive attack.

    19 min
  • Bills leave no doubt in dominant win

    The Bills dominated the Cowboys from start to finish in a 31-10 beatdown in Orchard Park on Sunday. Thad Brown and Carl Jones discuss what made the Bills victory so impressive.

    James Cook had a career-high 179 rushing yards in the contest. What does this say about the Bills rushing attack going forward and their ability to be versatile on offense?

    Also, Joe Brady did a good job of sticking with the run game and not getting bored 'taking a profit.' Thad and Carl break down his performance as offensive coordinator thus far and the themes that have stuck out.

    Defensively, the Bills completely neutralized a Cowboys offense that was averaging 40 points per game in its' previous five games. The News 8 duo talk about the Buffalo defense and what they did to shut down a potent Dallas offensive unit.

    14 min
  • Let's Talk Ball: Joe Brady's chess match; Bills defense holds on

    The Bills notched a much-needed win against the Chiefs on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive. Sports director Thad Brown and Carl Jones discuss the Bills 20-17 road victory over the Chiefs.

    In the first half, Buffalo interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady had a good game plan to attack the Kansas City defense. However, Chiefs' defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo adjusted in the second half to stifle the Bills offense. Thad and Carl break down the chess match between the two play callers.

    On defense, the Bills did just enough to hold on and escape Kansas City with a win. The most impressive part were the final three snaps of the game. For the first time seemingly all year, the Bills "dudes" on defense rose to the occasion.

    Also, the News 8 duo quickly give their thoughts on the Bills upcoming matchup with the Cowboys.

    18 min
  • Same old Bills earn different ending, McDermott criticism, the road ahead

    The Bills reverted to some of their same-old tendencies on Sunday in Kansas City. They gave away a big lead, they committed a costly turnover, and they appeared to give up the game-winning touchdown.

    However, Kadarius Toney wiped all of that away as his costly penalty sealed the Chiefs' fate, giving the Bills a 20-17 victory. Thad Brown and AJ Feldman discuss what they saw from the game.

    They break down the wild play and perhaps the even crazier postgame reaction from Patrick Mahomes.

    While it was good for the Bills that they got a win, does it change how they feel about the team moving forward? They discuss a disappointing second half from the offense and a list of players who shrunk when their number was called.

    The Bills dealt with plenty of distractions this week, including an article that was highly critical of Sean McDermott. They discuss the piece as well as the team's reaction.

    Finally, it's time to look ahead to the home stretch as the Bills try and scratch and claw their way into the AFC playoffs.

    31 min
  • Let's Talk Ball: Josh Allen puts on a show; defense fails to adjust

    Despite the loss, Josh Allen put on one of his performances of his entire career in Buffalo. Sports director Thad Brown and Carl Jones discuss the Bills heartbreaking 37-34 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

    Although Allen was stellar, the Bills quarterback had a few moments where he wasn't on the same page of his receivers. Thad and Carl break down what happened on the crucial 3rd and 7 incompletion intended for Gabe Davis in overtime.

    Defensively, the Bills defense failed to adjust to the Eagles game plan in the second half. Philadelphia switched to a heavy RPO game plan and struggling to get their drop back passing game going in the first half.

    Thad and Carl talk about a few players on defense who did not play well and hurt the Bills down the stretch.

    23 min
  • Defense fails late yet again as Bills drop OT thriller to Eagles

    The Bills are once again a .500 football team after dropping a 37-34 thriller to the Eagles in overtime. Thad Brown and AJ Feldman dissect the game and what it means for the team's playoff chances.

    The Bills gave up not one, but two scoring drives with the lead late in the game as their defense failed them once again. They discuss what led to the problems and whether or not they have the players to step up with they need them most.

    The offense continued to look sharp as Josh Allen had over 400 yards of total offense with two rushing and passing touchdowns. They discuss his strong play and the offense moving forward.

    Coaching and officiating will be big talking points in the coming days. They discuss Sean McDermott's decision not to go for points at the end of regulation and his other decisions throughout the game. Shawn Hochuli has received plenty of criticism for the game his crew called, but AJ explains why it's not because of any sort of favoritism towards the Eagles.

    Finally, the road to the playoffs is not an easy one. They take a look a the big picture and see how they can sneak into the dance.

    28 min
  • Let's Talk Ball: Brady's debut; Bills defense dominates

    Bills interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady's first impression was a good one. Sports director Thad Brown and Carl Jones his debut calling the plays after reviewing the film.

    The Bills offense had their highest scoring output since Week 4 against the Dolphins. What exactly did Brady change with the offense, if anything at all?

    Also, Khalil Shakir continues to carve out a role as a reliable option for Josh Allen. Thad explains what that means for the Bills passing attack going forward.

    On defense, Rasul Douglas played lights out with three takeaways and did a good job of shadowing Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Carl breaks down his two interceptions and how Douglas went above and beyond the playbook.

    Towards the end, the duo discuss the Jets fake punt in the second quarter and how the Bills could've played it better.

    19 min
  • Buffalo Gameday Recap: What we liked from Josh Allen and Joe Brady

    The first game of the Joe Brady era was a win for the Bills as they took care of business against the hapless Jets. Thad Brown and AJ Feldman discuss what they saw from the team's 32-6 win.

    While the talk heading into the week was Joe Brady, Josh Allen may have been the biggest difference for the offensive turnaround as Allen got his mojo back. They break down what they like in the Bills' offense as they played a fundamentally sound game.

    On defense, the Bills got the big plays they have been waiting for as Leonard Floyd recorded 2.5 sacks and Rasul Douglas had three takeaways.

    Thanks to the win and the injuries around the AFC, the Bills playoff picture looks a lot more optimistic. They dissect the team's status moving forward.

    12 min
  • Let's Talk Ball: Dorsey's downfall, how OC change can work

    Ken Dorsey didn't work as the offensive coordinator in Buffalo. His death was by a thousand cuts. Where was the connective tissue for all those small mistakes? Sports Director Thad Brown and former Syracuse corner Carl Jones can explain. In addition, they'll point to what are reasonable expectations for change under Joe Brady.

    19 min

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The Bills Kickoff Live team provides gameday reaction and All-22 breakdowns of each and every Bills game. Featuring Thad Brown, Josh Reed, Carl Jones and Caleb Carr.