Sal Maiorana
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I have opinions as you'll see. Four decades covering the Buffalo Bills for the Rochester D&C. Co-Host of the BLEAV in Bills Podcast. Also write a FREE Yankees newsletter called Pinstripe People. To subscribe go to: https://salmaiorana.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Sal Maiorana
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· Nov 16
Pinstripe People
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Here's my in-depth preview of #Bills vs #Patriots with a look at the QB matchup, the key players to watch on both sides, and my pick for the game: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills vs Patriots prediction, keys to crucial division duel
The Bills will try to stave off elimination in the AFC East race Sunday at New England. Here's Sal Maiorana's preview of the showdown at Gillette Stadium.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Here's my in-depth preview of #Bills vs #Patriots with a look at the QB matchup, the key players to watch on both sides, and my pick for the game: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Christian Benford learned so much from Stefon Diggs when they practiced against each other, and now Benford is one of the best CBs in the NFL.
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Bills’ CB learned from Stefon Diggs, now he’s dominating
Stefon Diggs has been critical to the development of Drake Maye this season, just as he was for Josh Allen in Buffalo back in 2020.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Christian Benford learned so much from Stefon Diggs when they practiced against each other, and now Benford is one of the best CBs in the NFL.
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For the #Bills to win in New England, their defense can’t be as terrible on third down as it was last week. Here’s my story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
For Bills to win in New England, they must solve one nagging problem
The Bills' third-down defense was terrible, and it nearly cost them the game against the Bengals. It's a facet they must clean up against the Patriots.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
For the #Bills to win in New England, their defense can’t be as terrible on third down as it was last week. Here’s my story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Eight years ago today. Remember the Bills 2017 'snow globe' game? 'That was crazy out there' www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Remember the Bills 2017 'snow globe' game? 'That was crazy out there'
Coach Sean McDermott said once the game started, he was having a tough time seeing the other side of the field, and that’s only 53 yards away.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Eight years ago today. Remember the Bills 2017 'snow globe' game? 'That was crazy out there' www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
The #Bills pass rush needs a boost against Drake Maye and the #Patriots. Here's my story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills pass rush needs a boost against MVP contender in pivotal AFC East clash
The Bills' pass rush has to be more impactful when it faces New England's Drake Maye Sunday.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The #Bills pass rush needs a boost against Drake Maye and the #Patriots. Here's my story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
After a great win over the #Bengals, the #Bills look to keep the AFC East title in play in a showdown with the once again dastardly #Patriots. Here's an early look ahead: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills look to keep AFC East title in play in showdown with Patriots
The Bills head to New England for a game they must win to keep their AFC East hopes alive. Here's an early look ahead to the showdown.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
After a great win over the #Bengals, the #Bills look to keep the AFC East title in play in a showdown with the once again dastardly #Patriots. Here's an early look ahead: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
That was quite a win for the #Bills over the #Bengals. Crazy, thrilling stuff. Here are some of my observations: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
4 things that stood out in Bills' epic Week 14 win against Bengals
The Bills pulled off a big comeback with a flurry of fourth-quarter TDs. Here are Sal Maiorana's main takeaways from the 39-34 victory over the Bengals.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM
That was quite a win for the #Bills over the #Bengals. Crazy, thrilling stuff. Here are some of my observations: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Here are my main takeaways from the #Bills thrilling 39-34 victory over the #Bengals:
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4 things that stood out in Bills' epic Week 14 win against Bengals
The Bills pulled off a big comeback with a flurry of fourth-quarter TDs. Here are Sal Maiorana's main takeaways from the 39-34 victory over the Bengals.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Here are my main takeaways from the #Bills thrilling 39-34 victory over the #Bengals:
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Josh Allen exploits the #Bengals sad sack defense and the #Bills pulled off a big victory. Here's my report card: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills report card: Josh Allen exploits Bengals, defense makes season-altering play
The Bills made the most of a key Bengals weakness and it was pivotal in their victory. Here's how Sal Maiorana graded their performance.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Josh Allen exploits the #Bengals sad sack defense and the #Bills pulled off a big victory. Here's my report card: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Snow is falling here at Highmark Stadium. Here's my in-depth preview of today's #Bills vs #Bengals game and my pick, which I have to say I'm not overly confident in:
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Bills vs Bengals prediction, keys to high-stakes December showdown
The Bills meet the Bengals Sunday in a game that has big playoff ramifications for both teams. Here's Sal Maiorana's preview.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Snow is falling here at Highmark Stadium. Here's my in-depth preview of today's #Bills vs #Bengals game and my pick, which I have to say I'm not overly confident in:
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills vs Bengals, Josh Allen vs. Joe Burrow, big playoff ramifications, good stuff. Here's my in-depth preview of Sunday's game: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills vs Bengals prediction, keys to high-stakes December showdown
The Bills meet the Bengals Sunday in a game that has big playoff ramifications for both teams. Here's Sal Maiorana's preview.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Bills vs Bengals, Josh Allen vs. Joe Burrow, big playoff ramifications, good stuff. Here's my in-depth preview of Sunday's game: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Christian Benford got off to a slow start, but he has been lights out and lockdown for several weeks and now he and the #Bills have another massive challenge vs Ja'Marr Chase and the #Bengals. Here's my story:
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Bills defense may count on Benford to keep Chase in check
After a slow start, Christian Benford has been one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL during the second half of the season.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Christian Benford got off to a slow start, but he has been lights out and lockdown for several weeks and now he and the #Bills have another massive challenge vs Ja'Marr Chase and the #Bengals. Here's my story:
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Former NFL player and current Bengals media personality Solomon Wilcots joined me and Adam Benigni to preview Bills vs Bengals.
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How dangerous the Bengals are with the return of QB Joe Burrow w/ guest Solomon Wilcots
Podcast Episode · Bleav in Bills · 12/04/2025 · 29m
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December 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Former NFL player and current Bengals media personality Solomon Wilcots joined me and Adam Benigni to preview Bills vs Bengals.
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A Bills pass rush that hasn't been very good will now likely not have Joey Bosa Sunday against the #Bengals. Here's the latest #Bills injury update: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills likely without top pass rusher vs Bengals: Latest injury report
The edge rusher's hamstring injury will likely keep him out of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A Bills pass rush that hasn't been very good will now likely not have Joey Bosa Sunday against the #Bengals. Here's the latest #Bills injury update: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
The #Bills defense is surging, but can it handle Joe Burrow and the #Bengals? Here's my story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills defense is surging, but can it handle Burrow and the Bengals?
The improved Bills defense faces a huge test Sunday against Joe Burrow and the Bengals.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The #Bills defense is surging, but can it handle Joe Burrow and the #Bengals? Here's my story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
As someone once said, it's on to Cincinnati. Here's my look ahead to Bills vs Bengals, another huge game for Buffalo which is still sitting at the No. 7 seed and can't afford a slip.
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Bills brace for Burrow and Bengals as playoff race heats up
Bills will aim to control the clock and slow Joe Burrow as Bengals bring passing firepower to Week 13 matchup.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
As someone once said, it's on to Cincinnati. Here's my look ahead to Bills vs Bengals, another huge game for Buffalo which is still sitting at the No. 7 seed and can't afford a slip.
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Here’s our postgame show following the Bills blow out over the Steelers. Me and Adam Benigni on the @bleav network. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Well Grounded: Bills dominant in win over Steelers
Podcast Episode · Bleav in Bills · 12/01/2025 · 25m
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December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Here’s our postgame show following the Bills blow out over the Steelers. Me and Adam Benigni on the @bleav network. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Here are a few of my key takeaways from the #Bills big victory over the #Steelers. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
4 things that stood out in Bills' resounding Week 13 win against Steelers
The Bills rolled past the Steelers 26-7 with a dominant run game and defense. Here are Sal Maiorana's observations.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Here are a few of my key takeaways from the #Bills big victory over the #Steelers. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Here's my #Bills report card following their dominant victory over the #Steelers:
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Bills report card: James Cook, backup offensive linemen bully Steelers
The Bills dominated the Steelers in the second half in a 26-7 victory. Here's how Sal Maiorana graded their performance.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Here's my #Bills report card following their dominant victory over the #Steelers:
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Bills 26 Steelers 7 LIVE Postgame reaction
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December 1, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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If the #Bills don't make the playoffs, will Joe Brady be the scapegoat? Here's my story:
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Bills’ playoff push could impact Joe Brady’s job security
The Bills' offense is struggling in certain areas and coordinator Joe Brady may be feeling the heat if things don't change.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
If the #Bills don't make the playoffs, will Joe Brady be the scapegoat? Here's my story:
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Here's today's episode of the pod as @AdamBenigni and I preview the Bills-Steelers game and spend some time on the bad injury situation, plus the ongoing drama with the WR group.
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Bills to face Steelers without starting tackles
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November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Here's today's episode of the pod as @AdamBenigni and I preview the Bills-Steelers game and spend some time on the bad injury situation, plus the ongoing drama with the WR group.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5xPR...
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5xPR...
Biggest game of the year for the #Bills, but that's going to be the case every week from now on. Here's my in-depth preview against the #Steelers:
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Bills vs Steelers prediction, analysis as playoff push hits critical point
The Bills and Steelers - two teams fighting for playoff seeding - square off Sunday in Pittsburgh. Here's Sal Maiorana's game preview.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Biggest game of the year for the #Bills, but that's going to be the case every week from now on. Here's my in-depth preview against the #Steelers:
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Desperate for help at WR, the #Bills have added veteran Brandin Cooks. Here's my story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills add veteran wide receiver to help revive struggling passing attack
The Bills signed the wide receiver who played against them earlier this season in an effort to improve their sagging passing game.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Desperate for help at WR, the #Bills have added veteran Brandin Cooks. Here's my story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
The #Bills have been in a precarious postseason position before. Just look back to 2021 and it looked worse yet they found a way. Is the 2025 team capable for a repeat? www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
Bills look to repeat 2021 comeback as playoff push intensifies in Pittsburgh
The Bills and Steelers meet Sunday in a game that is critical for both as their playoff positions are tenuous. Here's Sal Maiorana's early look ahead.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The #Bills have been in a precarious postseason position before. Just look back to 2021 and it looked worse yet they found a way. Is the 2025 team capable for a repeat? www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...