Turf to Tape

Turf to Tape

Dive into the pulse of Bills football with Turf to Tape, where veteran sideline reporter Sal Capaccio and Film Room guru Erik Turner deliver a one-of-a-kind podcast experience. Combining Sal’s unparalleled access to players and coaches with Erik’s razor-sharp film breakdowns, the show bridges the gap between casual fans and hardcore enthusiasts. Expect real-time insights, post-game revelations, and in-depth discussions as Sal and Erik exchange sideline observations and film-room discoveries to unpack plays, strategies, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re craving exclusive presser nuggets or a masterclass in X’s and O’s, Turf to Tape brings the game to life with passion, expertise, and unmatched access.

Episodes

January 19, 2026 38 mins
Breaking news out of Buffalo: the Bills have fired Sean McDermott. We break down what went wrong, the key moments that led to this decision, and what it means for the future of the franchise.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
3:25 Reflecting on Sean McDermott’s Tenure 
8:35 Disconnect at One Bills Drive
14:43 Brandon Beane’s Future
23:19 Coaching Traits
31:18 Joe Brady 
34:08 Timing of Potential Candidates
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Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio break down Buffalo's 27-24 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
8:09 Bills Pass Defense
11:17 Tapped In - Tre White
17:40 Defensive Arrow Ups
19:48 Offensive Review
23:11 Run Game Struggles
29:50 Josh Allen
36:34 Receiver Outlook
38:30 Ed Oliver Update
39:00 Outro
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Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio break down Buffalo's 13-12 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
3:13 Bills vs Eagles Overview
8:00 Offensive Protection Struggles
26:47 Tapped In - Brandin Cooks
33:15 Run Defense
46:17 Arrow Up
49:15 Week 18 Outlook
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Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio break down Buffalo's 23-20 win over the Browns on Sunday. Don't miss their analysis of the offensive gameplan, a dominant defensive lineman's performance, and a veteran DB turning back the clock.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro 
2:03 Bill vs Browns Overview
4:33 Myles Garrett Gameplan
15:52 James Cook
20:11 Josh Allen 
24:35 Offense Arrow Up
25:50 Jordan Poyer
30:49 Tapped In - Greg Rousseau
35:12 Outro
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December 17, 2025 47 mins
Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio break down Buffalo's 35-31 comeback win over the Patriots on Sunday. Don't miss their analysis of the defensive adjustments, successful run game, and special teams contributions.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
4:33 Special Teams
10:56 Defensive Adjustments
23:18 Tapped In - Matt Milano
28:25 Defense Arrow Up
30:05 Offensive Overview
31:28 Dawson Knox 
35:52 Josh Allen 
37:35 Run Game
43:45 Offense Arrow Up
45:05 Outro
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Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio review Buffalo's 39-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Don't miss their analysis of the TE usage, Josh Allen's elite performance, and defensive stars that helped fuel a second half comeback.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
6:10 TE room and offensive scheme
13:40 OL Review
22:30 Tapped In - Josh Allen
25:46 Arrow Ups on Offense
32:35 Christian Benford
37:15 AJ Epenesa
40:25 Shaq Thompson
43:00 Patriots Though...
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December 2, 2025 43 mins
Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio review Buffalo's 26-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Don't miss their analysis of a dominant run game, emerging defensive players, and a unique personnel grouping.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
4:00 Pittsburgh’s Atmosphere
8:30 Defensive Overview
12:45 Shaq Thompson
19:15 Tapped In - Christian Benford
25:42 Offensive Overview
30:40 Rushing Attack
41:10 Outro
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Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio review Buffalo's 44-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Don't miss their analysis of the explosive passing game, a breakout WR, and underrated defensive performer.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:43 Improved Return Game
7:24 Tyrell Shavers
16:00 Tapped In - Josh Allen
22:55 Gabriel Davis
25:40 Ty Johnson
27:16 Run Defense
35:48 Injury Updates
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November 12, 2025 58 mins
Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio review Buffalo's 30-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Don't miss their analysis of the struggling passing game, preventing explosive plays on defense, and a potential position battle at slot corner.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
4:45 State of the Offense
10:30 Tapped In - How Did Miami’s Defense Attack Buffalo’s Offense?
23:55 WRs and Separation
37:03 Mecole Hardman
39:39 Defensive Overview
41:50 Terrel Bernard
4...
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Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio review Buffalo's 28-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Don't miss their analysis of a breakout defensive player, Josh Allen's play, and tight end usage in the passing game.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
3:54 Defensive Analysis
10:17 Joey Bosa
18:20 Tapped In - Cole Bishop
28:15 Offensive Analysis
34:43 Reggie Gilliam
38:30 Trade Deadline
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October 28, 2025 57 mins
Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio review Buffalo's 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Don't miss their analysis of a successful rushing attack, stifling defense, and report on the players who made their Bills debut.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:20 Sal’s Overall Thoughts from Sunday
6:00 Bobby Babich’s Defense
14:08 Tapped In - Michael Hoecht 
19:26 Larry Ogunjobi
21:40 Sean McDermott Calling Plays
28:25 Maxwell Hairston
36:44 Buffalo’s Do...
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Erik Turner and Sal Capaccio analyze different solutions to Buffalo's struggles through their first six games of the season.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:50 Maxwell Hairston’s Return
9:00 Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi’s Return
19:38 Nickel vs Base 4-3
26:12 Tapped In - Offensive Tendencies
33:05 Struggles in the Passing Game
40:37 Potential Trades
47:15 Outro
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October 15, 2025 42 mins
Erik and Sal review Buffalo's 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football. Don't miss their analysis of offensive struggles, poor defensive execution, and the team's outlook heading into the bye week.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:55 Overview of Bills Struggles vs Falcons
18:15 Potential Answers for Buffalo’s Offense
21:57 Run Defense
32:05 Zone Coverage Struggles 
37:40 Tapped In - Deone Walker
41:07 Outro
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Erik and Sal review Buffalo's 23-20 loss to the Patriots on Sunday Night Football. Don't miss their analysis of offensive struggles, penalties, and Dalton Kincaid's breakout performance.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
4:24 Offensive Struggles
15:38 Penalties
19:05 Tapped In - Dalton Kincaid
26:26 Defensive Review
45:40 Outro
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Erik and Sal review Buffalo's 31-19 victory over the Saints, including field position battles, missed tackles, rotation at CB, and Cole Bishop.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
4:30 Bills’ league-wide rankings
12:30 Joe Brady’s offense
19:50 Tapped In - Khalil Shakir
25:20 Run defense struggles
34:40 CB rotation + Maxwell Hairston update
39:54 Cole Bishop’s INT
45:00 New punter 
47:38 Arrow Ups
49:55 Outro
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Erik and Sal review Buffalo's 31-21 victory over the Dolphins, including contributions from all three TEs, a dominant offensive line, and Terrel Bernard's CLUTCH interception

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:25 Beating the Dolphins
6:05 Deep Passing Game
16:50 Tight Ends
27:08 Defensive Review
32:02 Tapped In - Terrel Bernard
40:40 Arrow Up/Down 50:00 Outro
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Erik and Sal review Buffalo's 30-10 victory over the Jets, including a successful ground game, defensive domination, and takeaways for next week.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:55 Dominant Defense
9:20 Joey Bosa
12:12 Buffalo’s Safeties
16:40 Offensive Success 
21:15 Tapped In - James Cook
27:34 Outro
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Erik and Sal review Buffalo's 41-40 shootout win against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football, including offensive success, defensive struggles, and takeaways for next week.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:40 Special Teams Transactions
5:00 Bills vs Ravens Thoughts
22:55 Safety Evaluation
25:22 Joey Bosa
36:10 2-PT Conversions
37:25 Tapped In - Josh Allen
44:03 Keon Coleman
48:52 Outro

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Erik and Sal preview Buffalo's Week 1 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, including key injuries, predicting Buffalo's defensive tendencies, and detailing the Bills' offensive outlook against a stout Ravens defense.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
5:18 Special Teams
7:43 Home Field Advantage
10:33 Ja’Marcus Ingram vs Dorian Strong
17:04 Ravens’ Injuries
23:40 Tapped In - Matt Milano 
29:54 Buffalo’s Offensive Gameplan
45:35 Outro
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Erik and Sal share their thoughts and observations from Buffalo's 23-19 preseason win over the Buccaneers.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:05 Tre White Injury Update
7:40 Bills vs Bucs Overview
11:06 Cole Bishop
13:50 Tapped In - Deone Walker
19:40 Defense: Arrow Up / Arrow Down
24:35 Offense: Arrow Up / Arrow Down
44:20 What’s Next for the Bills?
46:33 Outro
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