Buffalo's Daunting Opener, Plus Some NFL Bold Predictions

Buffalo's Daunting Opener, Plus Some NFL Bold Predictions

Author: Blue Wire September 3, 2025 Duration: 58:41

On today's episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren from SB Nation to discuss the Buffalo Bills daunting season opener this coming Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens in addition to offering some season NFL predictions from around the league.

Matt is back to offer his insight weekly here at Talking Buffalo for a second consecutive season. They start by discussing this opener for the Bills that could very well be the toughest game they play all year. Baltimore is loaded extensively on both sides of the football and the guys discuss how much, including a few additions to the team that could make them even more dangerous. That said, the Bills are hardly pushovers and some things are discussed that could send home the Highmark Stadium crowd extremely happy.

Also, Josh Allen was revealed as the third-best player in the NFL right now on the NFL Network countdown, behind Lamar Jackson and Saquan Barkley. Without trying to sound too much like "homers", Patrick and Matt make a case why three is lower for Allen than it should've been.

Bills defensive tackle Dewayne Carter is already out for the season after suffering a major injury at practice last week and the guys have thoughts on it. That plus some predictions from around the league, including who'll win MVP, Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year this season as well as few teams predicted to disappoint. That and much more!

You can follow Matt on Twitter @MattRichWarren and be sure to check out Buffalo Rumblingsfor your (really good) daily Bills content.

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There's a particular kind of passion that comes from following Buffalo sports, a mix of unwavering hope and hardened realism that Talking Buffalo captures perfectly. Hosted by Buffalo-born Patrick Moran, this Blue Wire podcast dives deep into the heart of the city's teams, with a primary focus on the emotional rollercoasters provided by the Bills and Sabres. Patrick doesn't just report on games; he lives them, offering a perspective that can swing from critical skepticism to full-blown optimism in a single conversation. That authentic, sometimes self-deprecating fan voice is exactly what drives each episode. The show regularly features interviews with guests from across the sports world, media, and even pop culture, providing unique angles and insider insights you won't find elsewhere. It’s this blend of local passion, candid analysis, and diverse conversations that gives the podcast its character. You'll hear the highs, the lows, and all the gritty commentary in between, all filtered through the experience of someone who truly understands what it means to invest in these teams. For anyone who bleeds blue and red or simply appreciates the complex narrative of a sports city, Talking Buffalo feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable, and admittedly opinionated, friend.
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