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This week, our writers Lance and Katherine are looking to Pittsburgh on Sunday after seeing the same issues from the Bills loss against the Texans. How can they clean up their act for the Steelers? 

With weather obstacles and injuries, it looks like the Bills will again have to stop the run. Plus, why Keon Coleman could be a needed weapon this weekend and how the addition of Shaq Lawson can fill in defensive gaps. 

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As the Bills gear up for a short turnaround, so do our writers. Lance and Katherine are coming to you with a breakdown of the win against the Buccaneers and how to make the same thing happen in Houston on Thursday night.

Plus, Gabe Davis is back, Bobby Babich is fed up with the run defense and the Texans are down a quarterback.

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In this episode of PlayAction, Lance and Katherine recap the loss in Miami which resulted in lots of pointed fingers from frustrated fans. 

Plus, Katherine has a deep dive into the staggering amount of injuries, leaving the Bills in a tough spot as they prepare for the Buccaneers and an unforgiving schedule. 

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This week on PlayAction, Lance and Katherine discuss the lack of movement from the Bills at the trade deadline. With many injuries on defense, this team is now heavily relying on rookies while key players sit out.

Plus, the offense is feeling better off a win against Kansas City, so the 2-7 Miami Dolphins matchup has most fans feeling relaxed this Sunday. 

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On this episode of the PlayAction podcast, Katherine and Lance start with some bad news on defense. Ed Oliver is out indefinitely with a bicep tear, leaving a defensive tackle-shaped hole in this team ahead of the trade deadline. 

Plus, the lack of a passing game and preparing for the Chiefs in Highmark Stadium this Sunday. 

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Defensive end Michael Hoecht and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi are on the active roster following suspension and it comes at a time when the Bills defense has been struggling. Lance and Katherine discuss how the additions could help and what to look for from the defense following the bye week.

Plus, the Bills have opened the practice window for rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston. Katherine shares details from her conversation with the first-round draft pick. In addition, Lance and Katherine preview the matchup with the surprising Carolina Panthers.
 
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A promising start for the Bills has given way to a two-game losing streak. Lance and Katherine use this bye week edition of the podcast to discuss what has gone wrong the last two games, who needs to step up and what to watch for when the season resumes.

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The Bills may be 4-1 on the season but there are some areas of concern. Lance and Katherine discuss the benching of Keon Coleman, turnovers the last few games and how injuries are still an issue.

Lance and Katherine also tell us what to look for in the Monday night matchup against the Falcons and discuss the timing of the Bills bye week this season and how it might impact the rest of the year.

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Cole Bishop, Jackson Hawes and Keon Coleman are some of the young players on the Bills who have stepped up and helped the Bills start undefeated. Lance and Katherine discuss what makes them impact players on a team with big expectations.

Plus, with the Bills at 4-0, are they really the best team in the AFC or simply benefiting from an easier schedule? Plus, a look at the New England Patriots featuring Stefon Diggs as they prepare to play the Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday night.

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Let’s talk about the Bills schedule and how the upcoming opponents are off to slow starts. Katherine Fitzgerald and Lance Lysowski discuss how the next few weeks are a big opportunity for the Bills to potentially go into the bye week with an undefeated record and a big lead in the AFC East.

Plus, Katherine and Lance discuss a few things the Bills can do to improve on defense and how we might see more of the deep ball on offense for the Bills when they play the Saints.

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The Bills may be banged up in a few spots but Josh Allen and company had no trouble with the Jets on Sunday and will look to strengthen their hold on the AFC East when they host the struggling Dolphins on Thursday night.

Lance Lysowski and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss what is working for the Bills, what isn’t for the Dolphins and what to watch for on Thursday.

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The Bills have plenty of momentum following an opening week comeback victory over the Ravens that still has fans talking. They also have several things to address as they prepare for a week two division matchup. Lance and Katherine discuss defensive concerns, a new-look Jets offense and more unbelievable plays from Josh Allen.

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The regular season is here and the PlayAction Podcast is focused on every aspect. Katherine and Lance will get you ready for the big Sunday Night Football season opener between the Bills and Ravens. 

Plus, they look at the Bills roster on both sides of the ball following training camp and preseason play.

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The Bills trip to Chicago last weekend was rough by any standard. This week, Katherine and Lance share thoughts and perspectives from the forgettable preseason game and the joint practice you didn’t get to see.

Plus, there’s plenty of concern at the safety position and it is likely that Josh Allen will not take a snap during any of the preseason games.

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James Cook is once again participating at practice after agreeing to a new $48 million contract with the Bills. Lance Lysowski and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss the specifics of the deal and share thoughts on what it means for the team moving forward. They also look at the players next in line for a new deal as the Bills play “cap gymnastics.”

Plus, Katherine and Lance get you ready for the Bills preseason game on Sunday in Chicago. The Bills QB battle continues, the receivers are banged up and the Bears starters are looking to earn their spot with a new coach watching. 

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Katherine and Lance discuss the Bills rookie class as training camp in Rochester winds down. Both believe there are players worth watching as preseason games approach.

Plus, they share thoughts on James Cook and his decision not to take part in practice. Also, they explain why you should boo if the Bills go for two in the preseason games.

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Katherine Fitzgerald and Lance Lysowski are back for more NFL Training Camp coverage, where the team has dealt with many setbacks, most notably Maxwell Hairston sitting out with a knee injury. 

Who can we expect back for preseason and who will cover for those injured players? It's not all bleak though, tight end is getting stronger with Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid both back on the field. 

Looking forward to preseason, Mike White and Mitch Trubisky will be battling for backup quarterback and our writers are excited to see how the Bills fare in that first game against the New York Giants in Orchard Park. 

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Katherine Fitzgerald and Lance Lysowski team up for the newest edition of the PlayAction podcast. Streaming in from his first Bills training camp, Lance tells us what he’s seeing in Pittsford.

While it's still early, our reporters are already noticing Joe Brady's eagerness to grow. Katherine and Lance are not surprised to see James Cook show up to camp despite his desire for more money.  

Plus, they dive into the deep wide receiver core and who Josh Allen is building a connection with on the field. With Hard Knocks cameras everywhere, there's even more eyes on the team as they start to build camaraderie.

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Jay Skurski welcomes a familiar name but a fresh face to the Bills beat in Lance Lysowski for our latest PlayAction podcast, brought to you by Picasso's Pizza.

Jay and Lance open the show by discussing how the legendary Mark Gaughan helped welcome Lance to the beat, even in retirement, and how Lance got up to speed with the team and players after moving over from the Sabres side of the Pegula sports empire.

They then get to business — namely, the business of James Cook's contract talks with the Bills, or perhaps the lack thereof. Jay and Lance each give their take on where the sides stand and what they're looking for.

Discussion of the Bills' revamped defensive line — in particular, Joey Bosa. He's not the only wild card in the Bills' pass rush, but he's perhaps the splashiest. He comes to Buffalo after a long stint with the Chargers but some significant recent injury history. Then there's Greg Rousseau, who could solve a lot of problems for the Bills if he turns the corner and becomes a next-level pass rusher — which, frankly, is what the Bills are now paying him to be.

Finally, Jay and Lance discuss training camp. Most of the hard offseason work is done. Now comes the (somewhat) long wait to St. John Fisher in late July.

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Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald come together one last time for this special episode of the PlayAction podcast. With the 2025 NFL Draft behind us, our writers tell you everything you need to know about the nine new additions to this roster. 

With a heavy defensive draft class, it's no surprise that the Bills have added six defensive players, first of which being cornerback Maxwell Hairston. Mark and Katherine dive into Hairston’s place on this team, what stands out about the other picks and which veteran players have more competition to worry about on the field.

Lastly, Mark Gaughan says farewell to the Buffalo News after 43 (and a half) years of devoted journalism. We wish him all the best in his retirement!

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Two weeks out of the NFL draft, Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss pretty much every position on the Bills roster, except for quarterback, in this episode of the Play Action podcast. With the 30th pick, Mark and Kathrine discuss strategy on securing a cornerback, the position they both agree is of most need for the Bills. 

Plus, they talk about promising options at the defensive line and the depth of this class when it comes to running backs: is there reason to draft more in light of James Cook asking for more money on his contract? 

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Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald report to us from Indianapolis for this epsiode of PlayAction. Our writers tell us everything they're seeing at the NFL Combine and how it applies to the Bills.

Plus, they discuss the contract extension on Khalil Shakir, the future of our young players and how the Bills managed to rank 23rd out of 32 teams in player surveys.

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This season the Bills managed to exceed the expectations of many all while leaving fans frustrated with how it ended. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss how it went wrong against the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game and what role coaching has in the disappointing outcome.

Plus, it is time to start talking about what the roster will look like next season. Some big names could be on the way out.

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The Bills impressive season comes down to another matchup against the Chiefs. This time it is in Kansas City and for the AFC Championship. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at the matchups that might make a difference on Sunday and discuss how the Bills can finally find a way to get past Kansas City in the playoffs.

Plus, Mark and Katherine discuss how the Chiefs always seem to find a way to win close games and they share some thoughts on the magnitude of the matchup.

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