OBL 12/30: Splitting up Bills WR snaps, Thurman Thomas on where the Bills stand, Ultimate Fantasy Lineup with Field Yates

We opened up the OBL Friday mailbag ahead of Sunday's game and discussed the Giants hiring Bills assistant general manager Joe Schoen as their next GM. NFL Films senior producer/ESPN NFL Matchup co-host Greg Cosell analyzed Sunday's playoff matchup with the Chiefs. He took a look at the Bills offense in the Week 5 matchup, what could be different this time around and how Josh Allen's success in the run game leads to better production. Greg went on to discuss what the Chiefs have done defensively with Melvin Ingram and Chris Jones, Tyrann Mathieu's impact, and how the Bills defense plans to get pressure on Patrick Mahomes & slow down the Chiefs offense (52:30).

We asked you what will the Bills need to change to have the same offensive success they had in Week 5 against the Chiefs? Bills Pro Football Hall of Fame RB Thurman Thomas discussed being a Legend of the Game with Jim Kelly for the win over the Patriots and what he's looking for in Bills-Chiefs (50:50). We updated the latest news leading up to the game and heard from Bills OT Dion Dawkins.

We asked you what the difference will be in this week's matchup between the Bills and Chiefs from their Week 5 game. ESPN Reporter Sal Paolontonio shared his thoughts on the playoff tilt (27:58). CBS lead play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz joined us (48:43) in the second hour to share what's different about the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes this time around and how role players for both teams could have a major impact. Finally, Bills OL Ryan Bates came on the show (1:06:44) to talk about his versatility on the O-line and why he's looking forward to Sunday's game in Kansas City. We also heard from QB Josh Allen after today's practice.

We asked you to rank the top playoff wins in Bills history. Chris and Steve updated the latest news from One Bills Drive and from around the NFL. Good Morning Football's Kyle Brandt joined the show (50:10) to recap his experience last weekend attending the Bills playoff game against the Patriots and what he thinks about Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs. We also heard from HC Sean McDermott, OC Brian Daboll, and DC Leslie Frazier.

We asked what did you learn from the Bills following their 47-17 wild card win over the Patriots? We reviewed the victory and looked ahead to the Divisional Round matchup with the Chiefs. Bills reporter Maddy Glab shared "The Maddy Awards" for the game (1:16:05). Bills radio color analyst/former Bills center Eric Wood shared his thoughts on the victory (1:38:15). We also heard postgame reaction from the team and examined the latest news around the NFL from Super Wild Card weekend.

We opened the OBL Fan Mailbag ahead of tomorrow night's wild card playoff game vs. the Patriots. NFL on CBS' Charles Davis joined the show (29:44) to share his thoughts on Saturday night's game and his excitement for being part of the broadcast crew calling the game. NFL Films' Greg Cosell kicked off the second hour of the show (50:57) with his in-depth preview of the Bills-Pats matchup which included how the Bills defense matches up against NE, Mac Jones' first playoff game, and why he's intrigued with what the Bills offensive approach might be tomorrow night. We also heard from fans on their tailgate plans for a chilly Saturday night.

We asked you following Saturday's Bills-Patriots playoff game, what's your Sunday morning headline? NBC Sports Boston Patriots reporter Phil Perry gave us an in-depth look at New England (51:45). We discussed the latest news leading up to the game and heard from Bills head coach Sean McDermott, OT Dion Dawkins and S Jordan Poyer.

We asked you what needs to happen for the Bills to get a win over the Patriots? NFL Insider and Westwood One color analyst Ross Tucker joined the show leading up to being part of the national radio broadcast Saturday night when the Bills host the Patriots. He discussed his excitement for coming back to Orchard Park to cover a playoff game, how the weather could impact both teams, the impact of the running game, and how the rise of the Bills defense will pay off in this year's playoff run (51:00). We heard from Bills DT Ed Oliver and DE Jerry Hughes after practice (1:15:00).