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  • Clock is ticking on Bills season

    The Bills fell in inexplicable fashion to the Broncos 24-22 at Highmark Stadium on Monday night. News 8 sports director Thad Brown and Carl Jones discuss the loss and what the overall outlook of the team lies ahead.


    22 min
  • The Bills are who they are and they're not that great

    The Bills came up short once again as they fell to the Bengals 24-18. Thad Brown and AJ Feldman discuss the loss and what it means for the team moving forward.

    The offense looked great on the opening drive, but then couldn't get anything going until it was far too late. Is there any hope for the unit in the future?

    The injuries continue to pile up on defense, but they got some stops when they needed to. How much longer can they keep the Bills in games and when will they start producing turnovers?

    The Bills find themselves at 5-4 and are currently outside the playoff picture. Is there enough to turn the team around? They debate all of these questions and more, plus Thad discusses an emotional scene postgame with Damar Hamlin.

    26 min
  • Let's Talk Ball: What Douglas can do; offense isn't fixed yet

    The Bills have a brand spanking new piece adding into the

    secondary after trading for corner Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline. We'll tell you why his playmaking skills can be a double edged sword through the eyes
    of former Division I corner Carl Jones.

    Sports Director Thad Brown also explains the dilemma the Bills create using Jordan Poyer at linebacker against the Bucs. It might be the best use of current defensive personnel but it might also be adding to the problems.

    Plus, the offense seemed fixed after the game last Thursday.

    However, the game film says otherwise. We'll explain how this game showed that what Josh Allen and company did in this game is not something that should be repeatable. Let's Talk Ball.

    18 min
  • Desperate for win, Bills deliver against Bucs

    Sean McDermott may have authored one of his best pieces of Buffalo coaching work Thursday night.

    Everything was clicking for the Bills. Sports Director Thad Brown and AJ Feldman had tons of praise for Josh Allen, Ken Dorsey and a variety of receivers. That might go double for rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid, who continued his breakout.

    The defense is not to be left out, not with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin held mostly in check. Even the special teams had an elite night, highlighted by punting superstar Sam Martin.

    Can the changes on offense lead to long term success? How close does this win put Buffalo back to the Super Bowl discussion? Buffalo Gameday Recap covers all those topics and more.

    15 min
  • Let's Talk Ball: Bills fall face first against Patriots

    News 8 sports director Thad Brown and sports reporter Carl Jones break down the All-22 film of the Bills stunning 29-25 loss to the Patriots.

    The Bills offense once again stumbled out the gates in the first half. Thad and Carl discuss who is to blame for the offensive woes against New England.

    Josh Allen did not play particularly well either. The duo break down exactly what went wrong for the Bills QB1 last Sunday.

    On the defensive side of the ball, Ed Oliver was sorely missed in the middle of the defensive line. The Patriots took advantage of his absence with several runs right up the gut. Also, rookie linebacker Dorian Williams had a rough showing. Thad and Carl talk about the plays that led to his second benching in the last three games.

    16 min
  • Time to push the panic button? Patriots stun Bills as offense falters again

    The Bills offense failed to show up for most of the game for the third straight week. It cost them for the second time as the Bills fell as heavy favorites to the New England Patriots 29-25.

    Thad Brown and AJ Feldman dissect what went wrong, why the offense can't get things going early, how the defense couldn't get a stop when they needed it most, and debate why Josh Allen didn't have his A game.

    The Bills entered with Super Bowl aspirations, but is that unrealistic now? How much do the Bills need to stack wins together with a tough schedule coming down the stretch?

    25 min
  • Let's Talk Ball: Bills do just enough to escape disaster

    News 8 Sports Director Thad Brown and sports reporter Carl Jones break down the All-22 film of the Bills 14-9 win over the Giants on Sunday night football.

    The Bills offense was pedestrian at best against the Giants as they scored a season-low 14 points against an inferior opponent. How much is there cause for concern going forward? Thad and Carl discuss Ken Dorsey's role in their performance.

    Also, Stefon Diggs once again had a stellar game, but the same can't be said for the rest of the receiver group. Thad and Carl break down the play of the secondary group and how it impacted the game against New York.

    On the defensive side of the ball, Ed Oliver played lights out yet again. From the first snap of the game until the very last. Also, the News 8 duo give their flowers to Taron Johnson and his play.

    The same can't be said for the linebackers and the cornerbacks on defense. Thad and Carl explain how the two units weren't negatives, but didn't play great either.

    19 min
  • Offensive woes abound in clunker of a Bills win

    The Bills came out on top on the scoreboard against the Giants, winning 14-9. It was an ugly, ugly football game that should have the team worried about their offense moving forward.

    Thad Brown and AJ Feldman discuss the struggles with the offense as Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs carry the show. Can Allen and Ken Dorsey finally find secondary options that can consistently contribute? They also discuss the disparity in success between plays in shotgun and under center.

    The defense held the Giants to just nine points, but were benefitted by a no-call on the final play and blunders by the Giants. How did the young guys look stepping up and should we start to be concerned about Von Miller?

    Plus, they debate the various strategy and coaching decisions from both sides and Thad celebrates another prop bet win.

    24 min
  • Bills offense lets defense down in loss to Jags, injuries mount

    The offense came out flat and never picked up steam as the Bills fell to the Jaguars 25-20 in London. Thad Brown and AJ Feldman break down the loss and question whether the team can recover from all the injuries they have suffered so far.

    Whether it was the flight to London or just poor performance, the Bills punted on their first four drives and scored just once in the first three quarters. They discuss the team's playcalling, whether teams have started to learn how to stop the offense, and their lack of secondary receiving weapons.

    The defense held up strong despite the injuries, but those injuries might become too much to overcome. Matt Milano and DaQuan Jones both left the game with injuries and reports after the podcast was taped signal a season-ending injury for Milano. Does the team have enough depth to fight back?

    They also discuss the poor reviews of the turf at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Thad shares his London adventures.

    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.