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PlayAction

PlayAction

Concise Buffalo Bills analysis from The Buffalo News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan. PlayAction provides 15 minutes of sharp conversation on the games ahead, combining their extensive knowledge of X's and O's NFL strategy with deep insight of the Bills’ players and coaches. Full episodes are available here. buffalonews.com/podcasts/play-action

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Here’s how things might be different with Joe Brady as Bills head coach

Here’s how things might be different with Joe Brady as Bills head coach

The Bills have hired a coach and he was with the team all along. Joe Brady has been promoted to the top job and Lance and Katherine explain why it is a surprising move and what might happen next now that Brady has been picked to replace Sean McDermott.

Plus, they discuss other moves the Bills might make this offseason and look ahead to the Super Bowl between New England and Seattle.

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Terry Pegula’s press conference may leave you with more questions

Terry Pegula’s press conference may leave you with more questions

After an eventful week, Terry Pegula and Brandon Beane sat down to discuss the thought process behind firing Sean McDermott. Lance and Katherine were there and, well, there wasn’t too much of an explanation. 

Our writers breakdown how the press conference was handled and who's been interviewed for head coach thus far. Plus, Keon Coleman catches a stray after cleaning up his act later in the season.

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Let’s answer your Bills questions

Let’s answer your Bills questions

Executive sports editor Perryn Keys joins the show to ask Katherine and Lance your questions about the Bills and the divisional round matchup with the Denver Broncos. They discussed matchups, injuries and much more on this special edition of the PlayAction podcast fueled by Picasso’s Pizza.

Here’s who needs to step up for the Bills to push past the Broncos

Here’s who needs to step up for the Bills to push past the Broncos

The Bills are on to Denver for the divisional round of the playoffs and while all eyes will be on Josh Allen, Katherine and Lance believe a few players on both sides of the ball need to improve for the Bills to move on.

Plus, they discuss how injuries and a short week will have an impact and what to look for from the top seeded Broncos.

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The Bills defense needs to step up to win in the playoffs

The Bills defense needs to step up to win in the playoffs

The playoffs are here and this year, the Bills will head out on the road. It all starts Sunday in Jacksonville when the Bills take on the surging Jaguars. Lance and Katherine look at the matchup on both sides of the ball. Will we see more Superman plays out of Josh Allen? Can James Cook get through the Jags run defense? Who exactly will be the Bills kicker?

Plus, Lance and Katherine examine the Bills struggles on defense and how they stack up against the Jaguars offense.

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Playoffs! But first, Bills vs. Jets

Playoffs! But first, Bills vs. Jets

Lance and Katherine can’t believe the regular season is almost over — time flies when you’re writing about the Bills. There's a lot to uncover this weekend when it comes to the playoffs, but first, there's the Jets. With Josh Allen’s foot injury, it's likely Mitch Trubisky will be on. 

Plus, goodbye to Highmark Stadium, who should and shouldn't play this weekend and a look ahead to playoff possibilities. 

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The Bills defense will be tested by the Eagles

The Bills defense will be tested by the Eagles

Lance and Katherine are talking Bills vs. Eagles as we look ahead to the matchup this Sunday. With the defense still not where we want it and the offense taking some hits against Cleveland, this game will be the last real test for the Bills before the playoffs. 

Plus, Josh Allen’s foot injury may have him missing some practice, James Cook is in the Pro Bowl and Sean McDermott’s 7th straight playoffs as head coach.

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Four ways the Bills could clinch a playoff spot

Four ways the Bills could clinch a playoff spot

Lance and Katherine come to you for another episode of PlayAction after a big Bills win against the Patriots. With Myles Garrett coming up and less-than-perfect weather, you can expect the Bills to keep running the ball this Sunday.

But the season is almost over, and there are four ways this can go for clinching a playoff berth–Katherine breaks those down for us. Plus, Bobby Babich is frustrated with this defense and Michael Badgley joins the squad at kicker. 

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Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs could spell trouble for Bills defense

Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs could spell trouble for Bills defense

Lance and Katherine are back to discuss another Bills win on this episode of PlayAction. Despite the snow, Josh Allen was able to drive this offense to a 39-34 win over the Bengals. 

Looking ahead to Sunday in Foxborough: our defense needs to look alive and James Cook needs to protect the ball. With Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs, preventing a scramble is key. 

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The Bills offense keeps evolving

The Bills offense keeps evolving

Lance and Katherine break down the win in Pittsburgh and how different this offense will look against the Bengals this Sunday. With Joe Burrow back, the Bills offense needs to start hot. 

Plus, Christian Benford has a huge game, Keon Coleman makes a step in the right direction and Brandin Cooks will likely get more play on Sunday.  

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