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Signs of Strength: Former Bill Bucky Brooks weighs in on Buffalo's 3-0 start Sep 25, 2025

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The Bills are off to an impressive 3-0 start as they prepare for Sunday's matchup against the 0-3 Saints. Former Bill Bucky Brooks was with Buffalo briefly as they emerged from the Super Bowl area back in the day. He's currently an NFL analyst, host of his own show on the BLEAV Network, and joined Adam and Sal with takes on the strengths and a potential weakness or two as the Bills further establish themselves as Super Bowl contenders.

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3-0 Bills march toward Sunday match matchup with Saints Sep 24, 2025

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The Bills (3-0) look to remain unbeaten on the still young NFL season when they host the New Orleans Saints (0-3) Sunday. There are a lot of reasons behind Buffalo's continued success, but it's more than fair to say that turnover margin continues to be near the top of the list. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana break down what's become a historic part of this team's run, and take a look at some key factors looking ahead to Sunday.

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James Cook Shines: Bills Survive, But 3rd Down Defense Needs Work Sep 19, 2025

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The Bills certainly weren't perfect in their 31-21 victory over the Dolphins Thursday night, but in the game's biggest moments, they were the team that made the key plays to pull out the victory. Josh Allen had another efficient night, James Cook was a stud on the ground, and while the defense needs to clean up some things, it was there when it mattered most. Sal Maiorana has thoughts on how the Bills earned the victory which gives them a 3-0 record and firm control of the AFC East.

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TNF: Bills look to continue dominance against Dolphins Sep 17, 2025

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The Bills look to improve to 3-0 Thursday night against an 0-2 Dolphins team that they have dominated during the Josh Allen-Sean McDermott era. There's plenty of reason to think that will continue, but the Bills are dealing with injuries to two of their best defensive players in Ed Oliver and Matt Milano. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana join with a game preview.

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Something Cooking: James Cook leads Bills to dominant win over Jets Sep 14, 2025

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James Cook ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Allen bounced back from what appears to be a broken nose, and a Bills defense that got shredded in the come from behind win over Baltimore in the opener and down two key players, held the Jets out of the end zone until a late garbage time touchdown in a dominant 30-10 win over the Jets on Sunday. The Bills improve to 2-0 on the young season. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana were live with postgame reaction.

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Well Grounded? Bills set to face Jets w/ guest Antwan Staley Sep 12, 2025

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The Bills rallied to beat the Ravens in the opener in epic fashion. The Jets let one get away against the Steelers. Now it's time for the divisional rivals to meet Sunday at MetLife Stadium where New York has won two of the last three meetings against Buffalo. Antwan V. Staley covers the Jets for the New York Daily News and joined Adam and Sal for a game preview.

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After epic opener, Bills begin preps for the Jets Sep 10, 2025

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The Bills 41-40 comeback win over the Ravens this past Sunday night has already taken it's rightful place in NFL history. The Bills 1:00pm game down in East Rutherford against the Jets this Sunday goes from one extreme to another in many ways, which is a big part of what the Bills are guarding against. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana join as Buffalo got back on the practice field.

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Bills rally to stun Ravens in epic season opener Sep 08, 2025

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The final season opener at Highmark Stadium will certainly add to the rich history of that venue. The Bills defense made some crucial stops and forced a key fumble, and Josh Allen led a comeback where Buffalo scored 16 unanswered points in the final four minutes in a 41-40 win. Recently signed Matt Prater kicked a 32-yard field goal to win it as time expired. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana were live with postgame reaction.

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Ravens vs. Bills: Super Bowl contenders set to open the season w/ guest Vic Carucci Sep 05, 2025

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The Bills and Ravens are without question, two of the NFL's elite. What is more than notable though is what hasn't been accomplished. The Bills are still looking for a first Super Bowl title, and the Ravens for the first with quarterback Lamar Jackson at the helm. Buffalo edged Baltimore 27-25 in the divisional playoffs before losing to Kansas City in the AFC Championship, and now the teams are set to open 2025 and the final season at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. Vic Carucci of SirusXM NFL Radio and Sports Talk Live and WGRZ Buffalo joins Adam and Sal.

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Bills prepare for Ravens in highly anticipated season opener Sep 03, 2025

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When you have a conversation about Super Bowl contenders in the AFC, the Bills and Ravens are no doubt featured. It's a rematch of last year's divisional playoff that Buffalo won 27-25, in a game that Baltimore very much let get away because of turnovers and self inflicted miscues. It's a match-up of MVPs (present and former) in Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have the latest.

00:00:00 - Intro & Setting the Stage

00:00:22 - Bills Injury Updates

00:01:08 - Secondary Status (Tremaine White, Christian Benford)

00:02:44 - Practice Participation and Injury Report

00:02:59 - Khalil Shakir Update

00:03:50 - Concerns about Kicker Tyler Bass

00:05:09 - Ravens Injuries (Isaiah Likely, Jaire Alexander)

00:06:14 - Comparing Bills & Ravens Defenses, Last Playoff Meeting

00:07:23 - Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Playoff Pedigree

00:08:58 - Playoff Rematch Motivation, Turnovers from Last Meeting

00:10:06 - Is There Real Carryover from Last Season?

00:11:11 - Offseason Defensive Adjustments, Roster Similarities

00:12:54 - Bills Secondary Versus Ravens Passing Attack

00:13:45 - Baltimore Offense a Tough Week 1 Matchup

00:15:31 - Vegas Odds, Is it Super Bowl or Bust for McDermott?

00:16:45 - Realistic Expectations for Bills’ Coach & Window to Win

00:19:09 - AFC Elite Teams and Season Outlook Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Watch Adam on Sports Talk Live Buffalo Monday nights at 7:00 on WGRZ.

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