The John Murphy Show October 7

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest as the Bills hold their final practice ahead of Sunday's game in Houston. The guys went around the NFL and opened up this week's Friday Fan Mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. Texans radio play-by-play announcer Marc Vandermeer then joined the show to share the latest out of Houston.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker returned for today's show inside Highmark Stadium. They discussed the latest from the Bills as they prepare for Sunday's game in Houston and went around the NFL. They asked the listeners how will the Bills opener against the Texans unfold? Bills DT Deone Walker sat down with us after practice to share his excitement for year two in the defense, his relationship with his teammates, and he answered a fan question in this week's Timbits® Timeout presented by Tim Hortons. Finally, NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined the guys to share his in-depth breakdown of the Bills season opener against the Texans. He shared his thoughts on the Texans defense, David Montgomery's addition to the Houston offense, the Bills approach on defense under Jim Leonhard, and the offensive adjustments we could see from Joe Brady.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker were live from Highmark Stadium this morning. They updated the latest from One Bills Drive as the team returned to the practice field ahead of Sunday's game in Houston. They went around the NFL and asked the listeners how will the Bills get off to a fast start with everything they've changed this offseason? ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky joined the show for a weekly National Perspective presented by Delta. He talked about his confidence in the Bills despite the offseason changes, including new head coach Joe Brady and DC Jim Leonhard. He went on to share his thoughts on this weekend's game in Houston against the Texans, Buffalo's possible offensive approach, and the difficulty Houston may have against Jim Leonhard's unknown defense.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news and notes from One Bills Drive as the team had the day off from practice. They went around the NFL and asked the listeners which Bills player who missed the Texans game last year will make the biggest impact Sunday? NFL on CBS color analyst and former Bills offensive lineman Ross Tucker joined the show. He set the stage for this weekend's game as he will be on the call with Ian Eagle when the Bills take on the Texans in Houston. He talked about the changes both teams have had this offseason, the pressure on QB C.J. Stroud, and the recent history between these two teams.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker returned to the air following the extended weekend. They discussed all the latest from One Bills Drive as the team approaches their Week 1 opener against the Texans. The guys went around the NFL and asked the listeners what will it take for a different outcome in Houston on Sunday? Bills Radio Network pre/postgame host and former Pro Bowl center Mitch Morse then joined the show. He shared his early thoughts on Sunday's Week 1 matchup, the plan the Bills could utilize in controlling the Texans defense, and shared a player's perspective on the past history playing down Houston. He then shared his keys to a Bills victory to open the season and which defensive player he thinks will have a big impact on the defense.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news and notes from One Bills Drive as the players had the day off today. They discussed Josh Allen being named No. 2 on the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026 and the options revealed with the endzone colors at Highmark Stadium. They went around the NFL and opened up this week's fan mailbag to answers the listeners most pressing questions. Senior team reporter Maddy Glab joined the show to share updates from practice this week as the team nears it's season opener at the Texans, including the latest injury situation and who returned to the practice field.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped Tuesday's practice and we heard from new WR/return specialist Greg Dortch. The guys then went around the NFL and asked the listeners how good does the defense have to be to get the Bills to the promised land? Bills GM/President of Football Operations Brandon Beane joined the show. He talked about the construction of the initial 53-man roster, practice squad, and the tight end group which included Keleki Latu. He went on to discuss the offensive line makeup and depth they have on that unit, and the process with the coaches on finding valuable players.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped all the news and notes from One Bills Drive as the team returns to the practice field following the announcement of the initial 53-man roster. They then broke down the practice squad additions and shared the latest from around the NFL. The two then asked the listeners where are you most satisfied with the depth on the Bills roster?