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Bills Insider Chris Brown and Wall of Famer Steve Tasker break down the numbers with the salary cap needs looming, and where do the Bills spend the bulk of their spending money on this offseason, on offense or defense?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker dive into the new defensive coordinator hire in Jim Leonhard. They discussed the defensive scheme he could install, the fits already on the Buffalo roster, and the type of players they could seek this offseason. Steve is quizzed on Super Bowl history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, how does GM Bradon Beane address the wide receiver position this offseason?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the Bills current roster status and discuss the biggest areas of need, where talent can best be acquired, and if roster construction could be dependent on their new head coaching hire. Steve is quizzed on Bills offseason transaction history The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, will the Bills look to get a young up and coming head coach or a veteran presence with their next coaching hire?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker look at the Bills chances at another road playoff victory, this time in Denver against the top-seeded Broncos. The guys discuss the Bills defensive performance of late, especially the success in the secondary. The two then share their thoughts on the Bills rushing attack, red zone effectiveness, and the QB matchup against another tough defensive opponent. Steve is quizzed on Bills Divisional Playoff history The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, will we expect Broncos head coach Sean Payton to pull out a bag of tricks against the Bills?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at this weekend's Wild Card playoff game with the Jaguars and discuss whether or not it's a favorable matchup for the Bills. They look at the two QBs in Trevor Lawrence and Josh Allen to compare and contrast their regular season numbers. They then dissect the offensive weapons and defensive units from both teams. Steve is quizzed on Bills Wild Card playoff history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, will the lower seeded teams find success in this year's playoffs?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the Bills most likely Wild Card matchup and discuss who are the best and worst opponents for Buffalo. Steve is quizzed on Bills Week 18 and Playoff history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, who will lead the team in rushing touchdowns in the first playoff game, Josh Allen or James Cook?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the latest ESPN Power Index to see Buffalo's projected record and odds to win the Super Bowl. They then will dive into the latest with the AFC East and the division race. Steve is quizzed on Bills playoff history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, will a recent trend in the offense lead to a more balanced attack down the stretch and into the playoffs?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the landscape in the AFC and discuss the Bills current status, the upcoming stretch of games, and where Buffalo might get some help in the standings. The two dissect the rival Patriots upcoming schedule and what's ahead for the two teams prior to their Week 15 matchup. Steve is quizzed on Bills second half of the season success in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, will the Patriots be battling with the Bills for the top seed in the conference come season's end?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at James Cook's season so far, discuss where he could finish at year's end, and if Cook should be used more in the passing game. They share their thoughts on the identity of the Bills offense and if it should be a balanced attack. Steve is quizzed on running back history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - will Khalil Shakir finish the season leading the league in yards after catch?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a deep dive into the Bills offense to find out how concerning recent struggles can be for the future. They discuss the areas that can help the offense the most, including limiting turnovers and if they can become more highly productive in the pass game. Steve is quizzed on Bills bye week trivia in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, can Josh Allen get back to his success against the blitz?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the top to-do items as the Bills head into the bye week and if the issues can be fixed by Week 8. They discuss if the Bills need to dip into the trade market in adjusting the roster. Steve is quizzed on Bills vs. the NFC South history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - have the Bills experienced contention fatigue?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss whether the defense can hold on despite injuries and suspensions to the roster. What does it look like when they're healthy and player return? The two then share their thoughts on if the offense may have to change their approach to aid the defensive shortfalls, if the team needs to make a move to bolster the defense, and Steve is quizzed on possession figures for the Bills and their opponents in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, which starting position would you make a move for?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the team's defense through four games. They discuss what needs to be fixed, the top priorities as the season rolls on, and the impact of players returning from injury and suspension. They also looked ahead to the possible contributions from rookie CB Maxwell Hairston when he comes off of injured reserve. Steve is quizzed on Bills-Patriots history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, who should the Bills be worried about in the AFC race?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at where the Bills stand in ESPN's Football Power Index following their 3-0 start. The guys discuss who is ahead of Buffalo, the strength of the team's upcoming schedule, and if the Bills can change their defensive rating as the season moves on. Steve is quizzed on NFC South opponent history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - will the Bills be the number one rushing offense when the season ends?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at what we learned following the team's comeback win over the Ravens in Week 1. They examine the pluses and minuses from the victory and areas to be encouraged and concerned. They share their thoughts on which player showed them more than anticipated in the season opener. Steve is quizzed on the Bills division opponent openers in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - how much more will we see the Bills utilize a 13 personnel, 3-tight end set?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker dissect the Bills 53-man roster following the initial wave of cuts. They discussed their overall impressions, the biggest surprises, and the areas where we could see further tweaking on the roster. Steve is quizzed on the Bills Week 1 history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, which player on offense and defense will have a spike in production this season.

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker dissect each position and decide which group will have the most difficult roster decisions when cutting down to the 53-man squad. They look at the defensive line, offensive line, wide receiver and discuss if the Bills could move a player or two in a trade. Steve is quizzed on the Bills preseason roster from last season in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - which player will take the final spot at wide receiver?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker share their early impressions of training camp. They discuss the veterans and young players that have stood out so far and which players could become the biggest development on offense, defense, and special teams. They talked about players who could make a move up the depth chart and carry that into the preseason. Steve is quizzed on Bills preseason game history in The Numbers Game. Finally, they share the answer to this week's One Burning Question - which player will put on a breakout performance this preseason?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss the Bills roster as a whole ahead of training camp and compare it to last year's makeup. They share their thoughts on the strongest position group, the one with the biggest question mark, and the players who will emerge and surprise to be viable contributors. Steve is quizzed on Bills roster shaping history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the two give their answer to this week's One Burning Question, which position group could see the most turnover from last season to the start of this regular season?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss where there is greater confidence in the Bills roster now than heading into the 2024 season. They both share their thoughts on the biggest concern for the roster and who might exceed expectations and breakout this year. Steve is quizzed on Bills roster addition history in The Numbers Game. Finally, they give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - will James Cook have a new contract by the time the season begins?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss ESPN's recent Football Power Index rankings and share their thoughts on the Bills placement. They examine the pros and cons of the Bills ranking, specifically their offensive, defensive, and special teams designations. They talk about ESPN's win total projection, the strength of schedule, and the high percentage to win the division again. ESPN analytics writer Seth Walder joined the podcast to discuss how he determined his metrics above and the factors that go into it. Steve is quizzed on Bills win-loss success against their 2025 opponents in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - what is a realistic win total for Buffalo this season?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss the recently released 2025 regular season schedule. They look at how favorable the slate of games is to the Bills and the surprises in this year's layout. Steve is quizzed on Bills schedule history in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - what will be the Bills record at home this season?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss the Bills 2025 draft class and share their thoughts on who could make the biggest impact this season. They talk about the possible biggest surprises with this year's class and how some teams from the division may have taken a page out of Buffalo's book. Steve is quizzed on Bills draft tendencies in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - what is the most important quality that the Bills draft class adds to the roster?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss the current Bills draft status with their 10 picks and if they will use some of that capital to move around. They look at the first round options, whether it's more likely for Buffalo to move up or down on day one and which teams they could target to deal with. They share their thoughts on what position is worth the jump if a deal to move up the board presents itself. Steve is quizzed on Brandon Beane draft day history in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - in order of importance, which positions do the Bills need to account for when the draft is all said and done?

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the Bills free agent signings so far and how that will impact their decisions come draft time. They dissect the offensive side of the ball to see if there's room to add offensive weapons in the draft, if Buffalo needs to select defensive line talent, and the competition in the defensive backfield. They take a look at how many picks in this year's draft will be on the defensive side of the ball. Steve is quizzed on free agency position performance in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - which position offers the best value at the end of round one in this year's draft?