The matchup Bills fans have been waiting for is here. It is time to squish the fish when the Bills play Miami in a big week four AFC East matchup. In order for the Bills to do that, they must slow down Miami's explosive offense. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss the matchup against the Bills defense after Miami put up an eye-popping 70 points on the Broncos.  In addition, Mark and Katherine look at the impressive performance by the Bills defense in the first few weeks of the 2023 season.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

The Bills found many ways to move the ball and score against the Las Vegas Raiders. The question now is can they continue to do so as they face tougher competition. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at all aspects of the Bills offense and tell you what to watch as the season moves on.  Mark and Katherine also discuss some positive signs on the defensive side of the ball and preview the matchup with the Washington Commanders.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

Interceptions, a fumble and some questionable decisions by Josh Allen played a big role in the Bills season opening overtime loss to the New York Jets. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss what went wrong and what it will take to get Allen and the Bills back on track.  Mark and Katherine also look ahead to the home opener against the Raiders - a team Mark described as "weird and odd."  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

Welcome to a special edition of The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast! The entire PlayAction team held a virtual event on Thursday, September 7th to discuss the Bills 2023 season. This podcast features a portion of the conversation.  Mark Gaughan, Katherine Fitzgerald, Ryan O'Halloran and Jay Skurski discussed the items you should be aware of as the Bills begin another highly anticipated season. The group looks at all positions and shares their predictions for the season ahead.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

Buffalo News Buffalo Bills reporters Katherine Fitzgerald and Jay Skurski discuss the fallout from the recent roster cuts, what the Bills' plan is at middle linebacker and what the team is working toward as it prepares to open the 2023 NFL season against the New York Jets. The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza

The Bills suffered an ugly loss in Pittsburgh last week but it is only preseason so Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald are using time on the PlayAction podcast to tell Bills fans what they should actually be concerned about.  In addition, injuries are forcing Mark and Katherine to take a closer look at the Bills offensive line as they try to figure out what the unit will look like in the regular season.  Also, Mark and Katherine discuss some "tough cuts" the Bills will have to make next week.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

A retirement during the preseason has produced some questions about what the Bills offensive line will look like once the regular season starts. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss the position battles following the first preseason game. Also, there is a competition at backup quarterback after Kyle Allen struggled again the Colts. Mark and Katherine talk about who might end up as the number two QB.  The PlayAction podcast also looks at the other AFC East teams and how they are adding big names in hopes of knocking the Bills out of the top spot.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

Josh Allen is busy at Bills training camp and there are plenty of items to discuss as the team prepares for a preseason game against the Colts.  The Buffalo News reporters Katherine Fitzgerald and Ryan O'Halloran discuss Allen and the offense as well as the position battles on defense in the latest PlayAction podcast.  Katherine and Ryan also share what you can look for as you watch the Bills in the first of three preseason games this August.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

There are plenty of developments at Buffalo Bills training camp to discuss and as always, Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald are covering them all on both sides of the ball. On offense, Mark and Katherine share thoughts on the running back situation and how rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid is a fan favorite. On Defense, all eyes were on Damar Hamlin this week as he practiced in pads for the first time since cardiac arrest in January. Mark and Katherine also let fans know what to look for as camp continues in Rochester.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

Stefon Diggs used the start of Bills training camp to discuss the drama from mini camp. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald analyze what Diggs had to say and how the team can move forward. In addition, the two reporters look at the first few days of training camp in Rochester and how things are different now that Sean McDermott is leading the defense. PlayAction also has details on a new book from The Buffalo News. Our third segment looks at the newly released title – “Nowhere else you’d rather be: 50 years of cherished comebacks, concerts and classic moments in Orchard Park” available to order in The Buffalo News Store. SPECIAL OFFER: In the cart, prior to checkout, type “PlayAction” in the special instructions for seller box to receive a free 2023-24 Bills schedule poster. The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza.

There's plenty to be excited about with Bills training camp about to begin but Mark Gaughan and Ryan O'Halloran point out there are several items the team must address as they prepare for the 2023 season.  The Buffalo News reporters also discuss the significance of Ron Raccuia leaving the position of team president and Terry Pegula taking over. Mark and Ryan also let fans know what to look for if they head to Rochester for Bills camp this summer.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

Plenty has been said about Stefon Diggs not being on the field for the first day of Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how the team will move forward following the negative attention.  Mark and Katherine also discuss the storylines on both sides of the ball now that spring practices are over and training camp is just over a month away. 

The Bills are back on the field as organized team activities begin this offseason. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss how the team looks on both sides of the ball and what a more focused Josh Allen means for the Bills moving forward.

The Buffalo Bills 2023 schedule features six primetime games and appearances on Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football and even a Saturday night game. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald go through the schedule, discuss how the NFL views the Bills as a TV draw and if the Bills caught any breaks from the schedule makers on a special 2023 NFL schedule release episode of the PlayAction podcast.

Nearly a week removed from the NFL draft, Mark Gaughan says, "The draft does not lie. ... People don't fake it on the draft. They pick what they think they need. ... The first pick was a weapon for Josh Allen for the middle of the field. That says all, right there." Listen to Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss the draft, how Dalton Kincaid and O'Cyrus Torrence fit, and the Bills' signing of defensive tackle Poona Ford.

Round one of the 2023 NFL Draft is complete and the Bills moved up in order to draft Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid at No. 25 overall. Shortly after the pick was made, Mark Gaughan recorded a special edition of the PlayAction podcast to look at how Kincaid can be an offensive weapon for Josh Allen and the Bills. Mark also discussed the concerns connected to the "outside the box" pick. 

The PlayAction podcast is back and even though it is the offseason, Mark Gaughan and Katherine FItzgerald have plenty to discuss.  The NFL draft is one week away and the Buffalo Bills' general manager could go in a variety of directions with the team's first two picks, including slot receiver, middle linebacker and tight end. Also, the latest developments on Damar Hamlin's potential return.

An AFC Divisional Round loss that exposed a number of flaws concluded an emotionally draining season for the Buffalo Bills. It sets up an offseason that will likely include a significant amount of changes for the team. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan examine the Bills' loss to the Bengals and break down some of the major decisions facing Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott.

Survive and advance. That's what the playoffs are about, and that's exactly what Buffalo and Cincinnati were able to do in the AFC Wild Card round last week. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss the lessons learned from those close wins, plus how much of the game plan the Bills and Bengals can carry over from their canceled Week 17 showdown. With a berth in the AFC Championship game on the line, Katherine and Mark also analyze the positional matchups that will have the most impact on this game.

With emotions still high following the injury to Damar Hamlin, the Bills put together an impressive performance in a season-ending victory over the Patriots. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how the team supported each other during a difficult time. In addition, they look at two reasons the Bills should be confident as they begin the playoffs and two reasons they should be concerned. Finally, Katherine and Mark analyze the Wild Card matchup with the Dolphins and how it looks dramatically different depending on who starts at quarterback for Miami.

Western New York and the entire sports world is still stunned by Monday night's scene, as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Buffalo News reporters Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald share insight into what Hamlin is like in the locker room and off the field. In addition, Katherine offers her first-hand account of what it was like inside the stadium Monday, and Mark puts the Bills’ season into perspective as Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition. This episode of the PlayAction podcast was recorded Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. At the time, Hamlin was in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Elite QBs. Disciplined defenses. Championship expectations. The Bills and Bengals are mirror images of each other. Just how big is Monday night's matchup in Cincinnati? Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss the playoff implications and how much a win would mean for banged-up Buffalo when it comes to postseason matchups. Can Josh Allen remain patient enough to outduel Joe Burrow? And which Bills receivers need to step up to take advantage of a Bengals weakness?

One of these weeks, the weather won't play a prominent role in a game ... but Week 16 against the Chicago Bears is not that week. What did the Buffalo Bills and its run defense learn against Miami, and what should it expect against a Justin Fields-led offense that's last in the league in passing attempts? Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan preview the Christmas Eve contest in Chicago and also handicap the race for the top seed in the AFC playoffs. Which teams should the Bills or any top contender look to avoid? The answer may not be that easy. 

The Bills aren’t always going to win by double digits. The News’ Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how the Bills offense can improve as they prepare for a big matchup against the Dolphins and how bringing back Cole Beasley is like giving Josh Allen another easy button. Katherine and Mark also look at the Bills secondary, which continues to be a work in progress. Plus, will the wintry weather help the Bills squish the fish?  

The New York Jets grounded Buffalo's offense back in Week 9. What lessons have the Bills learned in the four games since? Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss which underappreciated players have made the biggest difference in Buffalo's rise back to the top seed in the AFC. What should fans make of the backfield split between Devin Singletary and James Cook? And will Josh Allen be able to avoid playing hero ball in what should be a grind-it-out game against the Jets?

With Von Miller now out of the lineup, the Buffalo Bills begin a stretch of three critical division games without their defensive star. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss what Miller’s absence means for the rest of the Bills' defensive linemen. Plus, Katherine and Mark take a closer look at the Patriots, Jets and Dolphins and single out the team that will challenge the Bills for the AFC East title. What should Bills fans expect from the Patriots on Thursday night?

It can't all be Josh Allen! The Buffalo Bills' run game improved against Cleveland and will be called on even more down the stretch. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss the evolving rushing attack, as well as what a banged-up defense means going forward. What should we expect when the Bills return to Detroit to take on the Lions on Thanksgiving?

The Buffalo Bills' offense is not broken, but a losing streak and Josh Allen's red zone interceptions have many fans concerned. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss what’s wrong with Allen and the offense and how things can be fixed. How will the Bills' defensive injuries and run defense fare against a potent Cleveland Browns rushing attack?

The Buffalo Bills face the possibility of playing without star quarterback Josh Allen for the first time since his rookie season. The News’ Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan analyze what the Bills would look like with backup Case Keenum, whom the team invested in this offseason for a situation like this. Katherine and Mark also discuss whose stock is up and whose is down after the loss to the New York Jets. Plus, what do the underlying numbers say about the Minnesota Vikings' 7-1 start?

Star cornerback Tre White is back on the active roster after a long ACL injury rehab. What does that mean for the rest of Buffalo’s young cornerbacks? The News’ Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how Dane Jackson, Kaiir Elam and Christian Benford will figure into the job share moving forward. Katherine and Mark also take stock of the Bills’ roster and what to make of the Jets’ talented defense but mind-boggling play of QB Zach Wilson.

The numbers Buffalo's top wideout is putting up are mind-boggling, but somehow Stefon Diggs is going a bit unnoticed. The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss what makes Diggs special, plus they take a look at the rest of the AFC East and get into one of the main reasons Green Bay's offense is struggling so much this season.

Buffalo enters its bye week at 5-1, atop the AFC following the impressive victory in Kansas City. The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss what they will be watching for in the coming weeks, plus what the noteworthy matchups are on the remainder of Buffalo's schedule.

It's still early in the season, but there are implications for the postseason this Sunday in Kansas City. The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan also break down the impressive second Josh Allen-to-Gabe Davis touchdown from last Sunday.

As Buffalo prepares to face Pittsburgh and a rookie quarterback, the News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how Josh Allen is on pace for an unbelievable season. They also examine how the secondary is succeeding despite being depleted and how Sunday's matchup is anything but good for Pittsburgh and Kenny Pickett.  

Before this week's critical early season matchup with Baltimore, a look at how Buffalo's offensive coordinator has made it even more about Josh Allen. The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan also examine Lamar Jackson's improved pocket passing and his ability to manipulate safeties.

With this week's AFC East showdown looming, how concerned should Buffalo be about a depleted secondary facing Tua Tagovailoa and his favorite targets, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle? The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan also discuss who has exceeded expectations so far, plus they examine a couple areas Buffalo will be looking to improve upon.

With the home opener approaching, Josh Allen and Co. already seem to be in midseason form. The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan also discuss the underrated DaQuan Jones and look ahead to the matchup with Derrick Henry and Tennessee.

As Von Miller returns to Los Angeles, a look at what impact he has on his Buffalo teammates, plus thoughts on how the team can use him in tandem with Ed Oliver in pass-rushing situations. The Buffalo News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan also share what they are most interested in watching during the season opener.

PlayAction from The Buffalo News is back and this season, Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan will share insight from the Bills locker room, preview the next opponent and tell you what to look for in one of the most anticipated Bills' seasons in decades.  Subscribe and listen to a new episode every week throughout the season. The PlayAction podcast is brought to you by The BFLO Store. The official retailer of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres.