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Matt Bové

Matt Bové

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Ellia’s dad. Sports Director at WKBW-TV. Co-host ‘It’s Always Gameday in Buffalo’. Chain restaurants.

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Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 4h

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Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 15h

All the national coverage surrounding this game will be about Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.

But I want to talk about Maxwell Hairston and Cole Bishop. They were exceptional in this game.

Cole Bishop & Maxwell Hairston shine for Buffalo Bills in big win vs. Kansas City Chiefs

On Sunday, several unsung heroes for the Bills made huge plays, helping lift them to their sixth win of the season.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 1d

No Christmas music today. See you in OP. Giddy up.

Drive to Stadium

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Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 5d

Stop what you're doing and tell me why I'm an idiot for suggesting these players as trade targets for the Bills.

7 Players the Buffalo Bills should consider targeting ahead of the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline

It feels like the two positions the Bills are most likely to address are wide receiver and defensive tackle, so here are some names we think would make sense for the Bills.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 9d

They might be good 🤷🏻‍♂️

I was really impressed with the Sabres effort tonight. So I wrote down my observations from the game.

Buffalo Sabres beat Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3; have won four of their last five games

On Friday night, the Sabres got back to .500 with a 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. After starting the season 0-3, Buffalo is now 4-4 on the year.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 10d

I think there's a very real chance we see Jordan Poyer on Sunday. And I think he'll start.

Could Jordan Poyer be getting an expanded role with the Buffalo Bills?

Veteran safety Jordan Poyer is still on the Bills' practice squad, but made his 2025 debut in Atlanta on Monday Night Football.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 11d

Colten Ellis was great.

Jack Quinn was very good.

And Josh Doan is the gift that keeps on giving for the Buffalo Sabres.

Strong third period & stellar debut from Colten Ellis lift Buffalo Sabres to 4-2 win over Detroit Red Wings

Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis earned the win in his NHL debut, making 27 saves as Buffalo improves to 3-4 on the season.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 12d

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Buffalo Bills top pick Maxwell Hairston eager to make presence felt after returning from knee injury

After more than three months sidelined with a significant knee injury, Hairston returned to practice on Monday for the first time.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 12d

Well look who it is 👀

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 22d

David Edwards with some SERIOUS praise for Jackson Hawes.

“He's without a doubt the best blocking tight end I've ever seen."

'He's the best blocking tight end I've ever seen': Jackson Hawes has impressed Bills teammates

The fifth-round pick out of Georgia Tech has carved out a bigger role than almost everyone expected thanks to his exceptional blocking ability.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 28d

The Bills didn't play well.

And when you don't play well it's a lot harder to win.

What a concept.

Making sense of the first loss of the season & how concerned Bills fans should be.

Costly mistakes & Stefon Diggs haunt Buffalo Bills in 23-20 loss to New England Patriots

The Bills offense turned the ball over three times, the team committed countless penalties, and their former star wide receiver had one of his best games in years.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · 28d

81° and sunny on October 5th lol

Windows down for the drive in 😤

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Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Oct 1

Stefon Diggs spoke to reporters in Foxborough.

And plenty of Bills players were asked about Diggs return to Orchard Park.

So what did they have to say? 🤔👀

'I've got a lot of love for that city': Stefon Diggs on his return to WNY as he takes on the Buffalo Bills

On Sunday, after a very public breakup, Diggs will return to Orchard Park for the first time since he was traded as his new team looks to close the gap atop the AFC East.

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Sal Capaccio @salsports.bsky.social · Oct 2

Matt Milano, Ed Oliver, and Spencer Brown return to practice! Will they play? What it means for the Bills defense + an update on players eligible to return from IR, and Stefon Diggs coming back to Orchard Park. @mattbove.bsky.social and I discuss it all on a new pod!
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Ed Oliver, Matt Milano Return to Buffalo Bills Practice | Always Gameday in Buffalo

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Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Oct 2

Eight days until the season opener. We don't know the severity of the injury, but I can't imagine a goalie who played 20 minutes in the preseason with a lingering lower body injury would be ready to go in a week.

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen injured in preseason debut

Luukkonen had missed the first week of training camp with a lingering lower-body injury and Wednesday was his first preseason game.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Oct 1

Stefon Diggs spoke to reporters in Foxborough.

And plenty of Bills players were asked about Diggs return to Orchard Park.

So what did they have to say? 🤔👀

'I've got a lot of love for that city': Stefon Diggs on his return to WNY as he takes on the Buffalo Bills

On Sunday, after a very public breakup, Diggs will return to Orchard Park for the first time since he was traded as his new team looks to close the gap atop the AFC East.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Sep 28

Do the Bills have things to clean up? Absolutely.

But I'm not nearly as concerned as some. The defense is meh, but we knew that. And the offense was fine and still scored 31 points.

Despite "boneheaded mistakes" Buffalo Bills improve to 4-0, their best start since 2020

On offense, the Bills had some uncharacteristic hiccups, especially in the second quarter. Defensively, the Bills allowed the Saints to rush for nearly 200 yards and average 5.6 yards per carry.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Sep 28

Playlist hits different for a 1:00 p.m. game 🥲

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Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Sep 14

Not going to lie, I was concerned about the defense.

This should inspire more confidence on that side of the ball #BillsMafia @7news-wkbw.bsky.social

Buffalo Bills defense & run game dominate New York Jets as they improve to 2-0

The Bills controlled the game from start to finish, beating New York 30-10, improving to 2-0 on the season.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Sep 10

When Ed Oliver is firing on all cylinders he's a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. The Bills are hoping he's just scratching the surface as the defense searches for a game wrecker #BillsMafia @7news-wkbw.bsky.social

'For some reason, he's underestimated:' Ed Oliver makes huge statement in Buffalo Bills season opener

As a whole, the defense was incredibly underwhelming against the Ravens, but Oliver was the exception.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Sep 8

How fitting the final home opener inside the current stadium was an all-time classic. What a way to start the season for the Bills.

'Craziest game ever': Josh Allen's 4th-quarter heroics lift Buffalo Bills to crazy win over Baltimore Ravens

The Bills, in the unlikeliest of ways, topped the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in the final home opener inside the current Highmark Stadium. It was an absolutely ridiculous game that won't be forgotten.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Sep 7

A glorious day for football in Orchard Park

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's so nice to be talking about an actual game. So that's what @domtibbettstv.bsky.social & I did.

Welcome to Week 1.

Injury updates & key storylines ahead of the Week 1 matchup between Buffalo Bills & Baltimore Ravens

The matchup goes well beyond the quarterbacks. Both teams are dealing with notable injuries that could impact a game that's expected to be a toss-up.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Sep 2

I ask you this. What is the risk in bringing Gabe Davis back to the practice squad?

Why the Buffalo Bills bringing back WR Gabe Davis is a smart move

Davis, 26, spent the first four years of his career with the Bills before signing as a free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.

Matt Bové @mattbove.bsky.social · Sep 2

Welcome to the regular season. It’s time for our annual season preview episode. @joebuscaglia.bsky.social , Howard Simon, & I share our players to watch this season, our expectations for the Bills, and our record predictions ahead of the season #BillsMafia

Is this the year the Buffalo Bills win it all? Our 2025 season preview & predictions

Our crew from Leading The Charge shares their players to watch, bold takes and predictions in our annual season preview episode.