Bills Chat: A Pro Football Podcast
Open discussion from current team news and opinions to random sports banter that you would expect from two guys at a bar with a beer in their hand. Join in listening to Josh and Luka talk all things Buffalo football. A podcast that is done by fans… for the fans. #GoBills
Odd Start Leads to Comfy Win Against Ravens
After a very early exit by Lamar due to injury, the Bills almost had a "going through the motions" vibe to them that lead to a fairly comfortable win in the end & now find themselves 6-1! Josh & Luka are back this week to share all their thoughts that came from the Bills win over the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 36-10. Is there much to take away from that "odd feeling" first half where the Bills looked a bit off? Could the team feel a move before the deadline to address the defense is no longer needed after...
More Allen Magic Out in Vegas
Josh Allen continues to produce magic on the gridiron, creating a must see touchdown this time out in Las Vegas to ultimately defeat the Raiders 33-30... making these Bills 5-1 headed into their bye week! Josh & Luka are back (a little late) this week to breakdown all their thoughts that came from the big time win to sweep the west coast trip. What is top of the list when it comes to thoughts on the defense now headed into the bye week? What is there to make of the CJGJ incident & what about his play may make the juice...
Bills vs Rams MNF Preview
The guys are back but without a game to recap as the Bills travel to Los Angeles to take on the Rams under the Monday Night Football lights! Josh & Luka sit down for the pod with a rare preview format for the episode as they give all their insight as to how they feel going into this big time matchup. Has the mood changed on the Bills' chance to get a win in this game? Just how much of a mismatch does it feel like this is? Where is there place to be be optomistic? All that & more on...
Divisional Test Failed vs Patriots in Loss
For the first time in the 2026 NFL season, the Bills lost a football game... where the concern is with this one though is to just how everything went down and felt like some level of failure was seen top to bottom! Josh & Luka are back this week to give all their instant thoughts following that loss to the New England Patriots as they recorded right after the result hit final this go around. What was the instant thought felt as the echoes of the zeros hitting the clock were heard? Just what the hell is going on with this...
"Never a Doubt" Against the Chargers
It was far from pretty for the Bills when they defeated the visiting Chargers, but to Luka... the result of a win was never in doubt! Join Luka this week on a solo edition of the pod with Josh on vacation as he shares some of his thoughts following the 24-16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers to get to 3-0. What was going on with the offense to have that be so sluggish? Will the defense stepping up this time around be forgotten some due to the turnovers & offensive sloppiness? What was going on with Allen and his "...
Bills Win Their "Grand" Opener on TNF
The Bills held a "grand opening" of their new home to the world on Amazon's Thursday Night Football and they controlled all 60 minutes of football played thanks mainly to the one & only... Josh Allen! Josh & Luka are back this week to give a few of their thoughts to how things went with the Bils 41-31 win over the Lions a few days ago, including just how "well-oiled" does this offense really feel like it is. A few points on the game, wrapped up by the weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks," followed by some NFL round table talk on this...
Bills Win Another Week 1 Thriller
Josh Allen & the Bills get a Texas-sized monkey off their backs after getting a big win down in Houston to start the 2026 NFL season 1-0! Josh & Luka are back this week to breakdown everything they took away from the 36-31 win against the Texans, including just what impressed them enough in the victory. Just how great did it feel to see people other than Josh Allen step up to get this over the line? Is there any real concern about the defense long term? All that & more, including our weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks" awarded on this week's Bills...
Preseason Game 2 Done & Dusted
The Bills completed preseason game 2 in Cleveland with a 31-7 win, but no starter's played wtih a good go during joint practices... so what was there to takeaway from this week? Josh & Luka are back this week to share their thoughts on what there was to notice from this past week. What ultimately stood out from what was coming from the practices? Any "jealousy" with Browns fans & media right now as we just move on through preseason? Is there a big issue with the depth on the OLine? All that & more on this week's Bills Chat Podcast!
"New" Bills Shine in Preseason Week 1
The preseason action for the Buffalo Bills usually has a "just get us through to week 1" feeling to it, but this game against the Panthers seemed to deliver more than usual when it comes to what we took away from it! Josh & Luka are back this week to share all their thoughts that came from watching the first preseason action we got from this year's Bills, when they defeated the Carolina Panthers 29-14 at home. How are we feeling about the usage of the one's gametime seen in this first game? Just how great can we think this defense...
Everyone's a Critic: Stadium Edition
With the return of the Blue & Red scrimmage, there was a clear frontrunner when it comes to what the main takeaways were... and it all had nothing to do with the play on the field. Josh & Luka are back this week to give some of their thoughts both on what they thought about with both the players seen during the scrimmage, but then also how they felt with all the reactions to fans getting a first taste of the new Highmark Stadium! Is this stadium a clear win for the Bills & fans or does it feel lacking? Are the...
Week 1 of Camp in the Books
The first week of camp out at St John Fisher is in the books, so what have we seen early on that is worth discussion and could be hite to how the team will line up come September? Josh & Luka are back this week to give their thoughts on the initial week of camp & what they've liked (mostly) so far! How relieved are we that CJGJ was just an "injury scare" and not a full on problem right out the gates? Day 3 picks showing up in a big way early & providing welcomed boosts to positions... but any with signs...
Training Camp SZN is Here!
With all players & staff officially reporting to St John Fisher this week, it is safe to say that we are SO back! Josh & Luka are back this week (a day late...) to go into some of the "What to Watch" items they have going into camp. What is Joe Brady gonna be like on the day-to-day behind the mic with all media? What will the new defense bring for positions like cornerback & linebacker? Is Keon Coleman the most fascinating player to watch on the Bills roster this camp? All that & more (**including talk about the new uniforms...**) on this...
2026 Rivals: NFC North & "The Others"
The guys are back to wrap up the 2026 Rivals Series, with needing to hit all the remaining 7 teams yet to be looked at; those who reside in the NFC North & what we call "The Others." Join Josh & Luka as they dive into all these teams and give their thoughts on these teams both as just football fans while also then looking through a Bills lens. Just how scary are the Texans actually? Why are the Rams a clear "best roster" in the league & how could it even get better? What does it feel like the NFC North will end...
2026 Rivals Series: AFC West
Back after a wonderful 4th of July weekend off, the guys continue their "2026 Rival Series" by digging into the division that seems to be a true "achilles heel" for the Bills in recent years... the AFC West! Join Josh & Luka as they go into the four teams that makeup the West division of the AFC that seems to always have a team be the one to end the season for our beloved Buffalo Bills. Are the Chiefs as scary as year's past or was last season more of a trend for things to come? Can the Chargers or Raiders...
'26 Rivals Series: AFC East
With players reporting back to the area for the start of Training Camp in a month, the guys are back from some time off in the summer with an old series over the next weeks; "Rivals Series!" Join Josh & Luka as they share all their thoughts on the three AFC East teams they will once again have to faceoff against twice during the upcoming season. How much of a threat do the defending division champion Patriots pose to the Bills when it comes to a return to the divisional throne? Are the Dolphins or Jets even remotely a threat...
'26 Bills Schedule Release Initial Thoughts
The NFL Schedule dropped this past Thursday so we officially have a week-to-week breakdown to go over for the 2026 Bills season! Josh & Luka are back to give their initial thoughts about everything that is this Bills schedule as we sit here in mid-May. How we feeling about the New Highmark Stadium opener being on Thursday Night Football in week 2? Is opening the season at the Houston Texans actually a good thing? What is up with the Bills ending up on both Thanksgiving night hosting the Chiefs AND being on the road to take on the Broncos Christmas night?? All...
Reaction to the 2026 Bills Draft Class
The 2026 NFL Draft is done & over with now, so with that we have a brand new Buffalo Bills rookie class to evaluate! Josh & Lukas are back this week to give their thoughts both on the draft as a whole, as well as how they feel about each of the 10 total picks made by Beane & the organization. Did Beane do a great job overall once the draft finished after starting with multiple trade backs on night 1? How we feeling about pick 35 T.J. Parker? Just how great of a pick could Skyler Bell turn into? Beane masterclass once again on...
2026 Bills Chat Mock Draft
IT'S NFL DRAFT WEEK! With that, of course the guys are back with the only thing that makes sense... their annual "1st round" Mock Draft! Josh & Luka do their usual thing this time of year where they alternate picks from 1 to where the Bills pick (26) and give their predictions as to what the teams will be doing with each pick after a long time of research with thier respective sides! Who do they have going where? What will be left on the board when the Bills are on the clock? What do the guys ultimately believe will be the...
2026 NFL Draft Prospect Breakdown "Mega" Show
With the 2026 NFL Draft less than two weeks away now, the guys still had yet to give their thoughts on all sorts of prospects coming up (due to some busy stuff away from the mic) so why not just have one big "mega" episode to talk about them all! Josh & Luka are back this week to dive into all the different prospects they are keen on with all psotions that could be of need/interest for the Bills. Just how much is Wide Receiver in play at 26? What position feels best setup for that 1st round pick? Who are...
Focus Shift to the Draft
(Recorded on 3/23) The first wave of NFL Free Agency has wrapped up, so the guys are now back to begin shifting focus to the best time of the year (when games are not being played)... the NFL Draft! Josh & Luka are back to start looking into everything draft-centric for the Bills and begin here with a "roster reset" style episode to see what positions look prime for a potential 1st round guy to enter the mix. Would a Wide Receiver make sense finally this year in the 1st round even with the addition of DJ Moore? How about OLine...
The '26 League Year is Here
With the 2026 league year officially starting in the NFL this week, that means Free Agency opens and we are underway with team construction for the next season! Join Josh & Luka as they are back this week to break down all the things that have already taken place at One Bills Drive going into the new league year and what this means now when free agency opens up! How do we feel about DJ Moore "the player" coming to this team? How good is it getting McGovern signed? Where could be the first move or moves for this team in...
Bills Offseason Shopping List
The NFL Combine is underway & Free Agency is just around the corner... so what does a Bills "shopping list" look like exactly in the 2026 offseason? Josh is back this week riding solo (Luka will be back!) to share his thoughts as to what a broad picture could look like with the list of needs as Beane, Joe Brady & this Buffalo Bills team starts to navigate Free Agency and the NFL Draft to bring in needed items to keep this championship recipe something possible to be cooked up! What positional needs feel best suited for this upcoming free agency pool...
Who Can Stay & Who Can Go
A week ago we were discussing some players on the outside that intrigued us, but why not see what we have "in house" at the moment as Free Agency approaches to see who we like for the future & who maybe we could see easily walking away from the Bills. Join Josh & Luka this week as they are back to discuss the upcoming players no longer under contract and what they believe should be guys worth a return. How do you handle the OLine situation with McGovern and/or Edwards? Is Bosa even remotely worth another year being here? Anyone...
Too Early to Talk Receivers? (+ John Fox Hire Reaction)
We decided to kick off season 5 of Bills Chat Podcast by sitting around and doing what all fans love to do... talk about what fun toys could be out there to add to your favorite team. Josh & Luka are back this week to discuss 10 potentialy wide receiver options they believe will be on the move this offseason and if they like the idea of them potentially landing with the Bills or not + provide their reactions to the news of John Fox coming out of retirement to join the Bills coaching staff. Who all is available exactly? What kind of...
2025 Season Awards & Headline
Super Bowl weekend has the Bills Chat guys knowing it is time to put a wrap on the 2025 Bills season with their annual awards to hand out. Join Josh & Luka as they "put a bow" on season 4(!) of the podcast & another Bills season that ended in dissapointment with some highs + lows deserving an award, as well as give their "headline for the season" as a way to remember it all by. Who earns the season long "Game Balls & Game Checks" for this past year? Who was an Unsung Hero? What was the game of the year? All that & more...
Staff Beginning to Take Shape
Following the official hire of Joe Brady as Head Coach for the Bills, the staff is starting to fill in and it feels like we now are starting to see what direction all sides of the ball will look like moving forward! Josh & Luka are back this week to discuss how they feel now that "the dust has settled" on the Joe Brady announcement as well as answer maybe a few other questions that have been on their mind since. How confident are we in the offense now with Carmichael being named as the OC? Is Brady essentially betting...
EMERGENCY POD! Sean McDermott Fired...! | Live Reaction
Like everyone, time to immediately discuss where we go from here now that the Bills have made the firing of Head Coach Sean McDermott official. Listen in!
Disasterclass at Mile High | Bills at Broncos Divisional Recap
Just one week after a near perfect performance, Allen & the Bills sadly shoot themselves in the foot too many times for even superman to overcome... so where does everything go from here after another wasted season? Josh & Luka are back this week for that annual episode to discuss their feelings after a tough Bills loss, this time to another AFC West foe the Denver Broncos. Just who is at all to blame and why should it be far from the refs? Just how resposible are Allen & McDermott for the loss this season? What can we hope for in the...
"Mentality Monsters" Win in Jacksonville | Bills at Jaguars Wildcard Recap
Would you believe it?? The Bills won a road playoff game! We thought (or at least were told all week) that was impossible... Jokes aside, Josh & Luka are back this week to share all their post game thoughts following the massive win over the Jaguars in Jacksonville in the Wildcard round! How big was that winning feeling while Allen was taking knees? How did we feel during that final drive sequence? Was McDermott a true asset to this team versus his adversary? All that, as well as the weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks" on this week's NFL Playoff edition...
And With That, Here We Come Jaguars | NFL Wild Card Look Ahead
The 2025 NFL Regular Season has officially come to an end, with the Bills saying goodbye to an old friend that was Highmark Stadium! Josh & Luka are back to share a little bit of their thoughts from the Week 18 win over the New York Jets, but more then also look ahead to the playoffs & the Jacksonville Jaguars now that the matchup is set!! What are they feeling early about the matchup? How did we feel about Houston pulling it out in the end against the Colts to put the Bills in this position? Can a run on the road really...
...Well, One More Game 'til Playoffs | Eagles at Bills Recap
Coming up short of a comeback win versus the Eagles has the guys feeling "okay?" Josh & Luka are back this week to share their thoughts that came following the 13-12 loss to the Eagles at home. Why are the both of them somehow feeling better about this team with the playoffs on the horizon? What can we take away from this team with the performance today, both from a defensive & receiving perspective? How are the playoff seeds shaping up and who would you prefer? All that, as well as our weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks" on this week's Bills...
A Win Is a Win, as They Say | Bills at Browns Recap
Far from the best football we have seen from this Buffalo Bills team this season, but leaving Cleveland with a win is all that matters at this point! Josh & Luka are back this week to share their thoughts that came from that win over the Browns. What can we even take away from this game? What are we most focused on at this point? How enjoyable is it to have JJ Watt on the call? All that, plus our weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks" on this week's Bills Chat Podcast!
Won a True "Tale of Two Halves" | Bills at Patriots Recap
This Buffalo Bills team sure loves to have themselves involved in games that make you question everything... and what a win that was on the road! Josh & Luka are back this week as they discuss all the things that came from that comeback win over the New England Patriots this week. What just happened between the first and second halves?? Just how great is it to have Josh Allen as your quarterback? What can a win like this one do for them and even us as fans for the rest of the season? All that, plus the weekly "Game...
Benford, Bills Win a Big One vs Burrow | Bengals at Bills Recap
What a game we all got to enjoy, with the Bills coming out on top once again with one of these! Josh & Luka are back this week to talk about all the things that went down when the Bills came up with big plays when they needed it most to defeat Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. Just how big did this win feel as the remaining games in Highmark Stadium continue to dwindle down? What is the big takeaway to come from the game big picture wise? All that, including our weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks" on this...
Bills Punch Steelers in the Mouth | Bills at Steelers Recap
These Bills kept their playoff vibes alive & well following a physically dominant performance down in Pittsburgh that certainly felt like a funeral for the other side... Josh & Luka are back this week to give all their thoughts on things after a big win over the Steelers. Just who exactly deserves a lot of credit for the performance considering all the key injuries? Was there ever a feeling of issue with that game from a result standpoint? Just how bad are things right now in Pittsburgh after watching that? All that, including our weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks" awards on...
Post Sunday Blues After TNF Loss | AFC Playoff Talk
Now being a few days removed from that Thursday Night loss in Houston, we had time to sit back & relax while watching the rest of the league play things out. Join Josh & Luka this week as they break down their thoughts as to what the AFC is starting to look like for playoffs. What were some of the takeaways from the Sunday slate of games with playoffs on the mind? Just how bad (or not so bad) is a Wildcard path for the Bills with how it appears? All that & more on this week's Bills Chat Podcast!
Crisis Averted with Win Over Bucs? | Buccaneers at Bills Recap
After a monster "double hat trick" day for Allen & the Bills offense in a win over the Buccaneers, what worries stil linger as we move on? Josh & Luka are back this week to discuss all the things that came from the 44-32 win at home over Baker Mayfield and Tampa. Just how awesome was it to watch that offense go after the weeks that came previously? Vibes good again with this team? What is there to say at this point with the defense? All that, plus our weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks" on this week's Bills Chat Podcast!
Disasterclass in Loss at Miami | Bills at Dolphins Reaction
WTF just happened in Miami for the Bills?? Josh & Luka talk all things Bills-Dolphins and about just how pathetic of a showing that was from this now 6-3 Bills team. How the hell did it get to this point where that is the "effort" seen over 60 minutes versus a decimated opponent? Where does the blame start? Following the Trade Deadline, was that really the best we can expect from this team for the remainder of the season? All that, including our weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks" on this week's Bills Chat Podcast!
Mahomes vs Allen X: Bills Dub | Chiefs at Bills Recap
The Chiefs vs Bills matchup provided us all with yet another quality 60 minutes of spectating & once again Allen came out on top "when it doesn't matter." Join Josh & Luka this week as they talk all about this Bills win over the Kansas City Chiefs and just how it does still matter even in the regular season. What kind of impact does this result have for both sides moving forward? How great do things feel right now concerning the defense compared to how it was just a few weeks ago? What is priority come Tuesday's NFL Trade Deadline? All that...
Bills "Cook" Panthers for 40 | Bills at Panthers Recap
Ahhh, it feels good to see the Bills back in the win column & we can all breathe easier as fans (kind of). Josh & Luka are back this week to breakdown all that came out of a 40-point beatdown of the Carolina Panthers and give their thoughts as to how vibes are now with "Chiefs week" beginning! All good in the neightborhood after this win out of the bye? What concerns are still there even after the time off? What is priority #1 for this team for the trade deadline? All that, plus the weekly "Game Balls & Game Checks," on this...