Talking Buffalo

A scheduled live show in Black Rock was cancelled due to inclement weather--and by that we mean this BS weather in Buffalo absolutely sucks. So, in it's place instead is another edition of Fan Friday, and Patrick Moran takes some questions and comments from fans, including how much of a legacy game this is for certain Buffalo Bills, an X-Factor for Buffalo against the Chiefs on Sunday and what are the stakes for guys like Josh Allen and Sean McDermott.

The Bills face Kansas City with a trip to the AFC championship on the line and a question from a fan sends Patrick to elaborate on why he thinks it's more than just this game. McDermott and Allen have plenty to prove individually as well and need to get past the Chiefs when it counts.

Current Bills injuries are brought up and Patrick has a guess as to who he thinks will be in and out of the lineup for Buffalo on Sunday because of them. What players matter most?

Patrick's also asked what he would like to see change if he were a Miami fan, if he thinks media folk secretly root for the teams they cover, thoughts on Bill Belichick likely headed to Atlanta, the absurd amount of snow that has pummeled Western New York over the past week and plenty more.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, a completely snowed in Patrick Moran is joined by friend and recurring guest Anthony Marino from Buffalo Rumblings to preview the AFC divisional round showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs this coming Sunday evening in Orchard Park, complete with talk about both teams, keys to a Buffalo victory and predictions (of sorts) from both.

The snow is piling up big-time again around Orchard Park late in the week but hopefully it won't cause this week's game to be rescheduled like last week. Patrick talks about the snow pummeling parts of the Southtowns before the guys get into this game. They talk about plenty of the good and bad the Bills are doing on the field and the unfortunate timing of many key injuries going into this game.

They also talk about the Chiefs, who are in this position on the strength of a defense that's yet to surrender 28 points in a game all season long. It's made up for an offensive that's been largely inefficient, although they did look good moving and scoring the football in their first round blowout of Miami at Arrowhead Stadium. That's largely because of the emergence of Rashee Rice and the angry running of Isaiah Pacheco.

The guys also go over a handful of keys it'll take for the Bills to get to the AFC championships, a few predictions and much more. 

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran goes over some of this biggest Buffalo Bills takeaways from their wild card round victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and what they mean going forward as the team looks forward to matchup versus Kansas City this Sunday everyone wants to see.

Patrick likes what he continues to see from the Bills running game and highlights that, including the way James Cook and Ty Johnson were used alongside the legs of course of Josh Allen. Speaking of, we give props to three players who helped pave the way for Allen’s career-best 52 yard touchdown run that put Buffalo up three touchdowns on Sunday. Also highlighted is pass catchers Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid with their emergence taking some of the urgency of Stefon Diggs needing to put up big numbers every week.

The Bills won the game, obviously the most important factor but it didn’t come without some warts. Patrick talks of concern about the Bills only dropping Mason Rudolph once and also the lousy afternoon for kicker Tyler Bass. Of course, injuries have suddenly become a huge concern for Buffalo again over the past two weeks and Patrick talks about them and the players they need back most going into the Chiefs game.

He also has thoughts on what’s at stake for the organization and some people individually with this matchup, the first road playoff game of Patrick Mahomes’ career. That and plenty more today.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Tone Pucks to react just minutes after the Buffalo Bills eliminated the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-17 in their AFC wild card playoff game.

The Bills offense, led of course by Josh Allen was up to task against Pittsburgh, not letting the cold weather become any factor. Josh Allen threw for 203 yards and ran for 72 more, including a career-best 52 yard touchdown scamper to get the Bills out in front by three touchdowns. The guys go over a balanced offense that was (mostly) firing on all cylinders and got everyone everyone involved.

Unfortunately the win came with a price, as several Bills defenders went down with injuries including Terrell Bernard, Taron Johnson and Christian Benford. Patrick and Tone talk about the injuries and how it's going to effect this defense as the Bills head to the second round to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Orchard Park.

Speaking of, Tone can't help himself but jump right into some Bills vs Chiefs talk. It's going to be an exciting week for the Bills, their fans and this podcast as well. That plus perhaps a few minutes of Buffalo Sabres talk and more.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe Miller of Buffalo Rumblings to discuss elements of the crazy snow storm that rocked Western New York over the weekend and forced the NFL to postpone the Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers wild card playoff game back a day from Sunday to Monday.

By early Saturday it was apparent that the snow and wind storm slated to hit Western New York wasn't going to be a dud. Driving bans were proactively enacted and by noon on Saturday New York governor Kathy Hochul announced the game scheduled for 1pm on Sunday was being postponed a day. The guys discuss their opinions on the game being moved early and it ultimately being the right call as well as a notable change in government philosophy after last year's Christmas blizzard calamity in Buffalo.

They also talk a little more Bills vs Steelers and how much of a factor they expect the weather to be late Monday afternoon, a Kansas City team that smacked Miami and awaits the Bills if they get past Pittsburgh, Houston shellacking the Cleveland Browns over the weekend and much more.

Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeMillerWired and be sure to check out his Overreaction Sports Podcast, and well as his Off Tackle with John Fina and Hump Date Hotline shows on Buffalo Rumblings, available on all major podcasting platforms.

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It's another edition of Fan Friday on this episode of Talking Buffalo and host Patrick Moran takes some questions and comments from fans, primarily focused on but not limited to the Buffalo Bills and their wildcard playoff game against Pittsburgh this coming Sunday in Orchard Park.

Buffalo is favored over Pittsburgh by double digits as things stand and it appears the biggest obstacle to the Bills playing their best offensively may end up being the weather. Patrick addresses a question about weather concerns as well as the probability that wide receiver Gabe Davis, who's killed Pittsburgh in the past will have to miss the game. He also answered questions revolving around Josh Allen, Linval Joseph and the Miami Dolphins HBO Hard Knocks series that had a Billscentric episode air this week.

He also gets a question about the Buffalo Sabres (uhh, who?) and has some fun with TV dad and classic TV comedy submissions.

Patrick also has thoughts on Miami linebacker Jerome Baker celebrating an individual play with a tweet and Bills fans locally who are actually threatening to boycott local businesses that host Pittsburgh fan parties this weekend. That and more today.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by friend and recurring guest Anthony Marino from Buffalo Rumblings to preview the AFC wildcard round showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Orchard Park, complete with talk about both teams, keys to a Buffalo victory and predictions from both.

There was so much uncertainty last week when Anthony joined the show to preview the upcoming Miami game on Sunday night, not knowing if the Bills would win the AFC east and subsequently lock up the number two seed, lose to Miami but still sneak into the playoffs or lose and miss the postseason all together. Ultimately the Bills handled their business, especially on the defensive side and a result will enjoy a home game in the first round.

The guys spend some time talking about what's been going right for Buffalo before turning their attention to Pittsburgh, who comes into the game double digit underdogs. Of course, Anthony shows far more respect for Buffalo's opponent than Patrick as the guys talk about some of the things Bills fans should be most worried about.

One thing they won't be worried about is All-Pro edge rusher T.J. Watt, who'll miss the game for Pittsburgh with a knee injury. They discuss that before transitioning into their three biggest keys to a Buffalo first-round victory and make their game predictions.

They also spend some time talking Miami, playoff vibes and much more. 

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On this solo episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran goes over some of his biggest Buffalo Bills takeaways after watching the film and sifting through PFF grades from their win over Miami on Sunday that sends them riding high into the playoffs in addition to thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers among other topics.

It certainly wasn't pretty at times but the Bills found a way to win in Miami to capture the AFC east. Patrick goes over several talking points based off the film, including enormous contributions from unexpected players, Josh Allen's crucial run, attacking the Miami weak link repeatedly and key blocks on Deonte Harty's game-swinging punt return touchdown.

He also starts to look into Buffalo's wildcard opponent, Pittsburgh and while trying to show them so respect can't help but already start thinking ahead.

He also has a few general Bills thoughts as they head into the playoffs and explains why he considers this perhaps the Bills last "easiest opportunity" to come out of the AFC with this current regime. That and much more.

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On this incredibly animated episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by longtime friend and recurring guest Tone Pucks for his weekly visit to discuss some of the biggest factors that led the Buffalo Bills from being a flailing 6-6 team on the cusp of missing the playoffs to wining the AFC east for a fourth straight season and nailing down the two seed going into the playoffs.

After the Bills blew a late lead and ultimately lost to Philadelphia in overtime headed into their bye, it felt like any realistic championship aspirations were completely out the window. To make matters worse their marquee defensive end was arrested during the bye period and a sports journalist dropped a scathing series on Bills head coach Sean McDermott. Yet this team rallied and completely turned things around.

The guys talk about some of the biggest reasons that led to Buffalo's turnaround, from the embattled head coach seemingly having a shift with in-game management to the team indisputably rallying around him, a defense that rose to elite levels when the games mattered most and the rare quarterback who's talented enough to overcome his many mistakes---the Bills still found a way to win their division and put themselves into great shape as the postseason gets under way.

Patrick and Tone also highlight some of the unsung players who really stepped up at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night, give absolutely zero respect to Buffalo's wild card round opponent Pittsburgh Steelers--to the point Tony's already looking forward to playing Kansas City. That and much more.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran provides some instant live reaction just moments after the Buffalo Bills beat Miami, 21-14 to win the AFC east and secure the number two seed in the playoffs.

All season long the headlines have been about the offense, but it was the Buffalo defense that gave the Bills their fourth straight divisional title. Patrick talks about a defense that forced two turnovers for the game and shut Miami out in the second half. Because of that Buffalo will face Pittsburgh next Sunday afternoon in Orchard Park.

Josh Allen put up big numbers but stunk at times with bad turnovers. Patrick breaks down his game as well as several "complimentary" players stepping up---especially Khalil Shakir, Trent Sherfield and Dalton Kincaid.

He also takes a victory lap on pregame predictions of a Dawson Knox touchdown and Deonte Harty busting a long punt return.

Patrick also recounts the afternoon leading up to the Bills game, confessing the unhealthy levels of anxiety he had during the game and how he attempted to combat it, focused around a TV series that's been cancelled for more than three years. That and much more.

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