Nick Sabato
@nicksabatognn.bsky.social
Sports editor/#Bills reporter for the Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union-Sun & Journal. Co-host of Buffalo Press Box. Email: [email protected]
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Buffalo Press Box Episode 95: No trade zone
Should the Buffalo Bills have been more aggressive at the trade deadline? Young players injected life into the secondary, Michael Hoecht's impact and Dalton Kincaid's playing time. Plus, the Sabres ar...
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- #Bills didn't make a trade and why it's not a big deal.
- Secondary has new life.
- Why the passing game still doesn't feel right despite a near-perfect game from Allen.
- #Sabres picking up points but not wins.
- @billhoppe.bsky.social gloats about picks.
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- Secondary has new life.
- Why the passing game still doesn't feel right despite a near-perfect game from Allen.
- #Sabres picking up points but not wins.
- @billhoppe.bsky.social gloats about picks.
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Despite being down 7-3 at halftime, the #Bills felt the Steelers cracking in the second quarter. And the game finished with Pittsburgh being serenaded with boos after getting bullied by #Buffalo, which needed a win no matter how ugly.
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Sabato: Bills rebound to punish the Steelers in Pittsburgh to take step in right direction
PITTSBURGH — Less than two years before he died, O.J. Simpson claimed the best game of his career came in Pittsburgh.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Despite being down 7-3 at halftime, the #Bills felt the Steelers cracking in the second quarter. And the game finished with Pittsburgh being serenaded with boos after getting bullied by #Buffalo, which needed a win no matter how ugly.
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Alec Anderson helped the #Bills set an opposing rushing record in Acrisure Stadium. He also simultaneously ended communism by tearing down what he called Pittsburgh's "Iron Curtain" defense.
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Alec Anderson helped the #Bills set an opposing rushing record in Acrisure Stadium. He also simultaneously ended communism by tearing down what he called Pittsburgh's "Iron Curtain" defense.
Josh Allen's first completion went to Brandin Cooks for 13 yards. They gained more yards on that play than the rest of the #Bills' receivers have combined today.
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Josh Allen's first completion went to Brandin Cooks for 13 yards. They gained more yards on that play than the rest of the #Bills' receivers have combined today.
#Bills are lucky Allen figured that one out. That was on the verge of being the worst four-play goal-to-go sequence in the history of football.
November 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
#Bills are lucky Allen figured that one out. That was on the verge of being the worst four-play goal-to-go sequence in the history of football.
Why burn a timeout coming out of a timeout? You have 55 seconds and a chance to get the ball again. And now you have to kick a field goal anyway. #Bills
November 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Why burn a timeout coming out of a timeout? You have 55 seconds and a chance to get the ball again. And now you have to kick a field goal anyway. #Bills
It wouldn't be surprising if Curtis Samuel has played his last game with the #Bills. And suddenly they have gone from having too many slot receivers to one.
November 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It wouldn't be surprising if Curtis Samuel has played his last game with the #Bills. And suddenly they have gone from having too many slot receivers to one.
The #Bills have seen worse than 7-4 and pulled out of it. Can they do it again? It will have to start without both offensive tackles.
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Bills offense eager to show it's still one of the league's best against Steelers
ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills have seen worse.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The #Bills have seen worse than 7-4 and pulled out of it. Can they do it again? It will have to start without both offensive tackles.
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Ryan Van Demark will likely be the #Bills' starting left tackle Sunday. Sean McDermott said Tylan Grable will be questionable. Starting at right tackle in his first game this season is a tough ask. Wouldn't rule out Alec Anderson starting there.
November 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Ryan Van Demark will likely be the #Bills' starting left tackle Sunday. Sean McDermott said Tylan Grable will be questionable. Starting at right tackle in his first game this season is a tough ask. Wouldn't rule out Alec Anderson starting there.
#Bills coach Sean McDermott said on WGR550 that LB Terrel Bernard (elbow), OT Spencer Brown (shoulder), OT Dion Dawkins (concussion) and WR Curtis Samuel (neck/ribs) are out. TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) and WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) will be limited today.
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#Bills coach Sean McDermott said on WGR550 that LB Terrel Bernard (elbow), OT Spencer Brown (shoulder), OT Dion Dawkins (concussion) and WR Curtis Samuel (neck/ribs) are out. TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) and WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) will be limited today.
The #Bills are on pace to surrender more sacks this season than the previous two combined. What's gone into their sudden inconsistency in pass protection and how can they bounce back against a tough Steelers front.
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Bills pass protection gets a chance at redemption against tough Steelers pass rush
ORCHARD PARK — Connor McGovern is rarely far away anytime Josh Allen hits the turf. And he hustles over whenever he’s not.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The #Bills are on pace to surrender more sacks this season than the previous two combined. What's gone into their sudden inconsistency in pass protection and how can they bounce back against a tough Steelers front.
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Six years and three head coaches later, Gasport's Tyler Doty is set to make his 47th consecutive start in what could be the final game of his career.
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Gasport's Tyler Doty is set to make his 47th consecutive start in what could be his final game at Buffalo
AMHERST — Pete Lembo noticed Tyler Doty walking through the door. Partly because, well, everyone notices when Doty walks through a door.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Six years and three head coaches later, Gasport's Tyler Doty is set to make his 47th consecutive start in what could be the final game of his career.
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Did the #Bills and Joe Brady have a come-to-Jesus momentum after Houston? Swapping Brandin Cooks for Elijah Moore indicates a shift in passing philosophy on the surface. But it was against the grain for Brady.
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Bills' wide receiver transactions could signal a shift in passing game philosophy
The Buffalo Bills swapped one No. 18 for another.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Did the #Bills and Joe Brady have a come-to-Jesus momentum after Houston? Swapping Brandin Cooks for Elijah Moore indicates a shift in passing philosophy on the surface. But it was against the grain for Brady.
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The #Bills rank third in average separation rate, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Buffalo and Arizona top-10 passing team in the top-five. Seven of the 10-best passing offenses rank in the bottom-10.
November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The #Bills rank third in average separation rate, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Buffalo and Arizona top-10 passing team in the top-five. Seven of the 10-best passing offenses rank in the bottom-10.
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
LT Dion Dawkins, RT Spencer Brown, LB Terrel Bernard TE Dalton Kincaid, WR Curtis Samuel will not practice today. Dawkins has a concussion. #Bills
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
LT Dion Dawkins, RT Spencer Brown, LB Terrel Bernard TE Dalton Kincaid, WR Curtis Samuel will not practice today. Dawkins has a concussion. #Bills
One is a result of the other.
I’m beginning to suspect it’s a scheme and Josh/OC problem. This feels like insurance more than anything
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
One is a result of the other.
Regarding Brandin Cooks: I don't know how much he can impact the #Bills offense coming in (at 32) 11 games into the season. But perhaps Houston was a break-glass moment for the passing game that necessitated change. It would be a weird signing if it wasn't.
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Regarding Brandin Cooks: I don't know how much he can impact the #Bills offense coming in (at 32) 11 games into the season. But perhaps Houston was a break-glass moment for the passing game that necessitated change. It would be a weird signing if it wasn't.
This isn't that abnormal for good teams. Take a gander at Parcells, Belichick, Reid and their reunions. But what hurts McDermott is lack of trust in the culture he's built. He's got to learn to trust his players to police guys who have questions but can help the team and believe they'll conform.
How many times the Bills have re-signed the same guys
Jordan Phillips-4x
Shaq Lawson- 3x
Jordan Poyer- 2x
Micah Hyde- 2x
Josh Norman-2x
John Brown- 2x
Vaxx Beasley- 2x
AJ Klein-3x
Gabe Davis-2x
Am I missing anyone?
Jordan Phillips-4x
Shaq Lawson- 3x
Jordan Poyer- 2x
Micah Hyde- 2x
Josh Norman-2x
John Brown- 2x
Vaxx Beasley- 2x
AJ Klein-3x
Gabe Davis-2x
Am I missing anyone?
November 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This isn't that abnormal for good teams. Take a gander at Parcells, Belichick, Reid and their reunions. But what hurts McDermott is lack of trust in the culture he's built. He's got to learn to trust his players to police guys who have questions but can help the team and believe they'll conform.
Two things can be true: The #Bills practice squad discourse is weird. Especially at this time of the year when there's not much on the market. And signing Shaq Lawson is a bit ... weird.
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Two things can be true: The #Bills practice squad discourse is weird. Especially at this time of the year when there's not much on the market. And signing Shaq Lawson is a bit ... weird.