{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Buffalo Press Box","home_page_url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/json","description":"Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato are credentialed sportswriters for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Bill has covered the Sabres for two decades and has managed his website, The Buffalo Hockey Beat, since 2012. Nick has covered the Bills since 2022 and is currently the sports editor for the Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union-Sun & Journal newspapers. We provide in-depth news and analysis on the Buffalo sports scene. Get information directly from the locker rooms and everything else you need to know from the Bills and Sabres weekly. For questions are comments, email us at buffalopressbox@gmail.com.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"In-depth Buffalo sports talk from people on the scene","pubdate":"2024-11-20T09:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":false,"owner":"Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/b/b9bb0c8c-bdf1-470a-917a-26c4cc48af04/cover.jpg?v=3"},"items":[{"id":"5efd8c14-4252-4130-8057-20bd633ab746","title":"Episode 54: Buffalo surprise","url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/54","content_text":"The Buffalo Bills handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss to improbably improve to 9-2. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss how they got there, if they can remain contenders and whether Josh Allen's touchdown run was the top moment in Highmark Stadium history. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are better, but still experiencing highs and lows. Devon Levi has been sent to Rochester, while Isak Rosen gets another shot in the NHL.","content_html":"

The Buffalo Bills handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss to improbably improve to 9-2. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss how they got there, if they can remain contenders and whether Josh Allen's touchdown run was the top moment in Highmark Stadium history. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are better, but still experiencing highs and lows. Devon Levi has been sent to Rochester, while Isak Rosen gets another shot in the NHL.

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The Buffalo Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts with a ragtag group of receivers. Now they face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in a major AFC measuring-stick game. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss why the Bills can't afford a loss, what to make of Buffalo's offense in the midst of injuries to receivers and Matt Milano's return to practice. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres three-game winning streak was snapped in crushing fashion.

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The Buffalo Bills now have a stranglehold on the AFC East. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss how the Bills eked out a win over the Miami Dolphins and what it means moving forward. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are faced with their worst start in seven years and how they can climb back out of the cellar again.

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' rout of the Seattle Seahawks, what it means for the Buffalo offense and if it's too early to talk about winning the AFC East. They also get into how Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir have pieced together back-to-back strong outings and how the Bills have played timely defense. Plus, the Sabres have started to pick up their play, led by Tage Thompson's hot streak.

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Amari Cooper's debut with the Buffalo Bills, why he seems like the missing piece and how he affects the rest of the offense. The Bills had their best version of 'Everybody Eats' and it should continue moving forward.

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' trade for receiver Amari Cooper and how he might give the offense a boost. They dig into the matchup with the Tennessee Titans and the sluggish start for the Buffalo Sabres.

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato breakdown an offensive disaster by the Buffalo Bills in Houston and another by the Buffalo Sabres in Europe. How much of the blame for the lost to the Houston Texans goes to Joe Brady and how much lands on Josh Allen? Sean McDermott's late-game decision-making?

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills flop in Baltimore and a lookahead to the Houston Texans, featuring a reunion with Stefon Diggs. What happened to the Bills against the Ravens? Was it a bad night or were some of their deficiencies exposed? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are preparing to start the season in Europe.

","summary":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills flop in Baltimore and a lookahead to the Houston Texans, featuring a reunion with Stefon Diggs.","date_published":"2024-10-03T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b9bb0c8c-bdf1-470a-917a-26c4cc48af04/cef02b26-0861-4b44-a618-085b012658f2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80027869,"duration_in_seconds":3334}]},{"id":"3dd870ae-7556-4326-a0dd-b9f4cd8028a4","title":"Episode 46: Spreading the wealth","url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/46","content_text":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato analyze the Buffalo Bills' Monday night beatdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars and look ahead to the Baltimore Ravens. They also weigh in on whether Josh Allen is playing the best football of his career, his presumptive comments about Stefon Diggs and matchup with Lamar Jackson. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are back in action with a hot start to the preseason.","content_html":"

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato analyze the Buffalo Bills' Monday night beatdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars and look ahead to the Baltimore Ravens. They also weigh in on whether Josh Allen is playing the best football of his career, his presumptive comments about Stefon Diggs and matchup with Lamar Jackson. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are back in action with a hot start to the preseason.

","summary":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato analyze the Buffalo Bills' Monday night beatdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars and look ahead to the Baltimore Ravens.","date_published":"2024-09-26T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b9bb0c8c-bdf1-470a-917a-26c4cc48af04/3dd870ae-7556-4326-a0dd-b9f4cd8028a4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69511837,"duration_in_seconds":2896}]},{"id":"b11cca1e-e710-409f-ad16-533d8f4ddd83","title":"Episode 45: The Trap Episode","url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/45","content_text":"The Buffalo Bills routed the Miami Dolphins. Can they avoid another clunker against the Jaguars? The Bills face Jacksonville following a win over the Dolphins for the third time in four seasons, losing the previous two. Can the defense stay hot after losing Terrel Bernard? When will the Bills need to rely on Josh Allen's arm to win? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are set to open training camp.","content_html":"

The Buffalo Bills routed the Miami Dolphins. Can they avoid another clunker against the Jaguars? The Bills face Jacksonville following a win over the Dolphins for the third time in four seasons, losing the previous two. Can the defense stay hot after losing Terrel Bernard? When will the Bills need to rely on Josh Allen's arm to win? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are set to open training camp.

","summary":"The Buffalo Bills routed the Miami Dolphins. Can they avoid another clunker against the Jaguars?","date_published":"2024-09-17T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b9bb0c8c-bdf1-470a-917a-26c4cc48af04/b11cca1e-e710-409f-ad16-533d8f4ddd83.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86293582,"duration_in_seconds":3595}]},{"id":"1192f10b-7d34-45cb-8219-7bb6eb8f6ea4","title":"Episode 44: The Al Bundy vs. Josh Allen Debate","url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/44","content_text":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into the Buffalo Bills' Week 1 win and their quick turnaround against the Miami Dolphins. Does Josh Allen have to be a superhero for the Bills to win every week? Plus, big performances from Greg Rousseau and Von Miller and what the Bills must do to stop the Miami Dolphins.","content_html":"

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into the Buffalo Bills' Week 1 win and their quick turnaround against the Miami Dolphins. Does Josh Allen have to be a superhero for the Bills to win every week? Plus, big performances from Greg Rousseau and Von Miller and what the Bills must do to stop the Miami Dolphins.

","summary":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into the Buffalo Bills' Week 1 win and their quick turnaround against the Miami Dolphins. ","date_published":"2024-09-11T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b9bb0c8c-bdf1-470a-917a-26c4cc48af04/1192f10b-7d34-45cb-8219-7bb6eb8f6ea4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60274524,"duration_in_seconds":2511}]},{"id":"e6dc9121-6f51-4ea6-918e-7bff5325e9dd","title":"Episode 43: Week 1 Whackiness","url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/43","content_text":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato offer an outlook on the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. They dig into Damar Hamlin being named a starter, Bills captaincy, season predictions and more.","content_html":"

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato offer an outlook on the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. They dig into Damar Hamlin being named a starter, Bills captaincy, season predictions and more.

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Buffalo sports reporters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' final cuts, highlighted by Lancaster's Joe Andreessen. How is the Bills' depth? Areas of strength and areas of concern? Plus, the Bills add a kick returner in a rare in-division trade.

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into Buffalo Bills injuries and their performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers. How much does Matt Milano's injury impact Buffalo's overall success? What's next at linebacker? Can Greg Rousseau become a dominant pass rusher? All of that is answered.

","summary":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into Buffalo Bills injuries and their performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers.","date_published":"2024-08-19T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b9bb0c8c-bdf1-470a-917a-26c4cc48af04/3e0c7339-5df8-4384-8ad4-675fb19486f9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53295709,"duration_in_seconds":2220}]},{"id":"1e385f92-dc3a-44d2-9b7c-6a2c9810756a","title":"Episode 40: Overreaction Monday Returns","url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/40","content_text":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' preseason-opening loss to the Chicago Bears. Is Josh Allen's chemistry with his new receivers overblown? Where does the race for the fifth and sixth receiver spots stand? Plus, Keon Coleman's debut and a lookahead to the joint practice and game in Pittsburgh.","content_html":"

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' preseason-opening loss to the Chicago Bears. Is Josh Allen's chemistry with his new receivers overblown? Where does the race for the fifth and sixth receiver spots stand? Plus, Keon Coleman's debut and a lookahead to the joint practice and game in Pittsburgh.

","summary":"The Buffalo Bills opened the preseason with a clunker against the Chicago Bears. How much does it matter?","date_published":"2024-08-13T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b9bb0c8c-bdf1-470a-917a-26c4cc48af04/1e385f92-dc3a-44d2-9b7c-6a2c9810756a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48876638,"duration_in_seconds":2036}]},{"id":"3d2c379c-9d18-4877-86eb-c79ea63d3100","title":"Episode 39: Summer heat","url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/39","content_text":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the plethora of injuries for the Buffalo Bills at safety and when we might have an idea how the position fleshes out. They also talk about Tyrell Shavers, the receiver depth chart and who can make a push for a roster spot.","content_html":"

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the plethora of injuries for the Buffalo Bills at safety and when we might have an idea how the position fleshes out. They also talk about Tyrell Shavers, the receiver depth chart and who can make a push for a roster spot.

","summary":"Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the plethora of injuries for the Buffalo Bills at safety, the receiver depth chart and who can make a push for a roster spot.","date_published":"2024-08-02T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b9bb0c8c-bdf1-470a-917a-26c4cc48af04/3d2c379c-9d18-4877-86eb-c79ea63d3100.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53288221,"duration_in_seconds":2220}]},{"id":"c8c8fce7-1da7-4473-a228-4bfc58c38d71","title":"Episode 38: Back in action","url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato get back into football with the start of Buffalo Bills training camp. They dig into the versatility of Buffalo's offense, who's in the mix at receiver, whether Dalton Kincaid is the new top option for Josh Allen and Mack Hollins' distaste for shoes. Additionally, they discuss who is calling the defensive plays and the Bills' options at safety. ","content_html":"

Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato get back into football with the start of Buffalo Bills training camp. They dig into the versatility of Buffalo's offense, who's in the mix at receiver, whether Dalton Kincaid is the new top option for Josh Allen and Mack Hollins' distaste for shoes. Additionally, they discuss who is calling the defensive plays and the Bills' options at safety.

","summary":"Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato get back into football with the start of Buffalo Bills training camp. ","date_published":"2024-07-27T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b9bb0c8c-bdf1-470a-917a-26c4cc48af04/c8c8fce7-1da7-4473-a228-4bfc58c38d71.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56371549,"duration_in_seconds":2348}]},{"id":"c207efe3-9047-4540-bf4c-6081d92cd434","title":"Episode 37: Making moves","url":"https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/37","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"Buffalo sports reporters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato weigh offseason moves by the Buffalo Sabres. Is Kevyn Adams going to sink or swim with his prospects? 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