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. The PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. We are Buffalo Pizza since 1980.

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April 4, 2024 20 mins

The Buffalo Bills traded Stefon Diggs to Houston and that means we have plenty to talk about with the NFL Draft approaching.

This episode, Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss the reasons behind the Diggs trade, what it all means for the Bills offense and how the team will approach the draft.

Mark and Katherine tell you about players to know in the draft and what Bills general manager Brandon Beane mig...

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With the major free agency moves behind us, Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss how the Buffalo Bills took an unsentimental approach to the process as they get under the cap and reshape the team for 2024. Read more

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Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald are in Indianapolis for the NFL combine. While speaking with members of the upcoming draft class, they also spoke to Bills General Manager Brandon Beane about the roster decisions he must make this offseason.

Mark and Katherine also discuss who will call the defensive plays next season and take a closer look at the needs the Bills m...

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Sean McDermott's coordinators will be younger next season as the team will go with Joe Brady on offense and Bobby Babich on defense. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss what this means for the Bills and if Babich will actually call plays on defense. 

Plus, with Katherine in Las Vegas, we look at the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers and Katherine and Mark discuss the chaos of Super ...

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The Bills season once again came to an end in the divisional round of the playoffs and now management must move forward after the loss to the Chiefs. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at how GM Brandon Beane plans on addressing the offseason and keeping the Bills competitive.

In addition, Mark and Katherine look at the rising talent on the Bills roster and how the Defensive side of the team will look d...

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The playoff matchup Bills fans have been waiting for is finally here. The Bills will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the divisional round. What will this game look like now that Patrick Mahomes and crew must leave Arrowhead and travel to Western New York? Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald preview the matchup and give you several things to watch for on Sunday.

In addition, Mark and Katherine discuss...

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Five straight wins at the end of the regular season have the Bills heading to the playoffs as AFC East champs once again. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss what went right for the Bills and how they can keep things going in the post season. 

Plus, we take a closer look at the "Josh Allen experience." The quarterback was able to lead his team to victory in Miami but there were some questionable decis...

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Unless the Bills get help from either the Steelers or Jaguars losing this weekend, a playoff spot along with the division title will be on the line in Miami on Sunday night. Josh Allen acknowledged he needs to be better than he was on Sunday against New England. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss how Allen, Stefon Diggs and the rest of the Bills offense can get back on track. 

Mark and Katherine also...

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The Bills improved play and Christmas weekend win in L.A. have them in position to clinch a playoff spot as soon as this weekend when they take on the Patriots in Orchard Park. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss how the team turned things around and what has to happen to guarantee a post season spot. 

Mark and Katherine also look at how the Bills can get more out of Stefon Diggs during the last two g...

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James Cook helped the Bills run over the Cowboys and now Buffalo is moving in the right direction as they try to earn a playoff spot by winning the remaining games on the schedule. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at how the Bills have been able to get the most out of Cook and how it will help down the stretch. 

Mark and Katherine also highlight some standouts on the Bills defense as they shut down th...

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The 20-17 win in Kansas City proved the Bills can win big games late in the season against tough opponents. That's something they will have to do again if they want to make the playoffs. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at what went right for the Bills and what the playoff odds are now. 

Mark and Katherine also discuss how James Cook has a been an "x-factor" for the Bills offense this season and Mark ...

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The Bills return to Kansas City this Sunday and while it is not an elimination game, a victory would go a long way in improving the Bills playoff chances. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at how this matchup impacts the odds of the Bills making it to the postseason.

Also, Mark and Katherine identify some Bills players that need to have a greater impact on the game for the Bills to have success and the...

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Josh Allen put together an incredible performance on Sunday in Philadelphia but it was not enough to win. Now, fans are voicing their frustration with head coach Sean McDermott and the 6-6 Bills are in danger of missing the playoffs.

Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss what went wrong in Philadelphia, what needs to happen to save the season and if McDermott should still be the head coach moving forwar...

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Joe Brady’s offense put up 32 points against a solid Jets defense. The win gives the team hope as they prepare for the Eagles on Sunday and the start of a difficult stretch of games. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at why the switch to Brady as offensive coordinator paid off right away and what must happen in order to pick up more wins and a playoff spot. 

In addition, Mark and Katherine look at the ...

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With Ken Dorsey fired on Tuesday, The Bills offense is now in the hands of Joe Brady. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss the difficult task Brady has in front of him and all of the issues plaguing Josh Allen and the offense. 

There's positive news to share about the Bills defense, Mark and Katherine discuss how the banged-up unit has been playing well enough to keep the Bills in games. Plus, we look ...

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Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald share initial thoughts to the breaking news that the Bills have fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. The move comes less than 24 hours after the Bills lost to the Broncos on Monday Night Football. The team is now 5-5 and in serious trouble of missing out on the playoffs.

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The Bills disappointing loss in Cincinnati has players, coaches and fans asking plenty of questions about the team and the rest of the season. 

Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discussed the Bills playoff chances now that they are 5-4, what has to happen in order for the offense to return to elite status and if Ken Dorsey deserves to remain offensive coordinator. 

Mark and Katherine also look ahead to the ...

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The Bills were busy at the trade deadline. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at how the roster additions help the team heading into the second half of the season. 

Mark asked for the "real Bills" to please stand up. Just how good is this team with a 5-3 record, heading into the second half? Mark and Katherine had plenty to discuss as they analyze what the team needs to do heading into games against top...

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If the 29-25 loss in New England was not bad enough, we now know Dawson Knox will be out for some time in order to have wrist surgery. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan look at how the Bills can improve on offense even without the starting tight end. 

Katherine and Mark also discuss the issues on the banged up Bills defense, the questions surrounding the coaching staff and the challenges the Tampa Bay Bucca...

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October 18, 2023 18 mins

The Bills only put up 14 points in the win over the Giants and that has many fans concerned about Ken Dorsey's offense. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss the state of the Bills offense and how much the offensive coordinator is to blame for the recent struggles. 

Mark and Katherine also look at how the Bills defense is holding up with several key players injured and they preview the matchup with the ...

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