Buffalo Press Box

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 seemingly no end in sight.

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 conference?

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 four in a row after winning three in a row. Are they ever going to find consistency?

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.

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 Rochester, while Isak Rosen gets another shot in the NHL.

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 winning streak was snapped in crushing fashion.