Episode Details

The Buffalo Bills are off to a strong start, but which position groups are carrying the team—and which ones still have plenty of work to do?

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation/Buffalo Rumblings for their weekly Buffalo Bills positional analysis and report card. They break down the Bills' performance against the Detroit Lions, handing out grades to every major position group on offense, defense, special teams and coaching.

Josh Allen continues to operate at an elite level, while Dalton Kincaid is emerging as one of the biggest weapons in Buffalo's offense. Keon Coleman stepped up after D.J. Moore's injury, James Cook continued his strong play and rookie defensive tackle Deone Walker is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting players on Buffalo's defense.

However, not everything earns high marks. The Bills' secondary remains a major concern, with the cornerbacks and safeties struggling as they adjust to Jim Leonhard's defense.

Patrick and Matt also discuss the atmosphere surrounding the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium and look ahead to Buffalo's upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Key Takeaways

• Josh Allen remains in complete command of the offense. Allen's combination of passing, mobility, processing and ability to create outside structure earns another A+ from Matt, although the amount of contact he's taking remains worth watching.
• Dalton Kincaid is becoming a premier offensive weapon. After another huge performance, Kincaid earns an A+ as Buffalo continues finding ways to feature its tight ends.
• Keon Coleman answered the call. With D.J. Moore leaving the game injured, Coleman took on an expanded role and delivered six catches for 63 yards, including multiple important third-down conversions.
• Deone Walker's emergence is becoming impossible to ignore. The young defensive tackle continues to flash a rare combination of size, movement and pass-rush ability, helping Buffalo overcome Ed Oliver's absence.
• The secondary is the biggest concern. Buffalo's linebackers, cornerbacks and especially safeties receive the lowest grades as the defense continues adjusting to Jim Leonhard's system.

Also Discussed

Patrick and Matt discuss the experience inside the new Highmark Stadium, including the atmosphere, crowd noise and Matt's perspective from the press box. They also examine James Cook's continued success, Greg Rousseau's fast start as a pass rusher, Bradley Chubb's improved performance, Tyler Bass' missed extra point and Joe Brady's aggressive approach as head coach.

The guys close by looking ahead to the Chargers matchup and discussing why Buffalo can't afford to overlook a struggling Los Angeles team.

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