Bills 2026 Season Predictions & Superlatives — Talking Buffalo

The 2026 NFL season is finally here, and on this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens for one of their favorite annual traditions: Buffalo Bills season predictions and superlatives.

Patrick and Joe work their way through a huge collection of Bills-related questions, making their official calls on everything from Josh Allen’s passing production and James Cook’s rushing numbers to DJ Moore’s impact, Dalton Kincaid’s potential breakout and whether Keon Coleman can take a meaningful step forward.

The guys debate whether Buffalo's offense will become more aggressive through the air under Joe Brady, including whether Allen gets back over 4,000 passing yards and accounts for at least 40 total touchdowns. They also discuss expectations for Khalil Shakir, Ray Davis, Dawson Knox and several other offensive weapons.

On defense, there’s plenty of discussion about what could change with Jim Leonhard running the unit. Patrick and Joe debate whether Greg Rousseau can finally become a double-digit sack player, what Bradley Chubb can bring to Buffalo's pass rush and whether the Bills will generate more pressure by playing a more aggressive defensive style.

There’s also plenty of conversation about Buffalo's young players and newcomers, including Maxwell Hairston, TJ Parker, Jackson Hawes and other potential breakout or surprise contributors.

Eventually the predictions turn toward the biggest question of all: Is this finally the year the Buffalo Bills get back to the Super Bowl?

Patrick is buying in. He believes Josh Allen, DJ Moore and a more aggressive Buffalo defense can finally help the Bills break through the AFC and predicts a Bills-Rams Super Bowl. Joe isn't quite as optimistic, predicting Buffalo once again reaches the AFC Championship Game but falls short, with Denver advancing to face the Rams instead.

The episode wraps with individual Bills superlatives, including predictions for Rookie of the Year, Offensive MVP, Defensive MVP, biggest breakout player, biggest surprise and potential disappointments. Patrick backs James Cook as Buffalo's top offensive player outside of Allen, while Joe goes with DJ Moore.

Key Takeaways

Expect a more aggressive Bills passing attack. Both Patrick and Joe predict Josh Allen will surpass 4,000 passing yards, while DJ Moore is expected to immediately become a major piece of Buffalo's offense.
James Cook may run less but remain incredibly valuable. Neither expects Cook to repeat his league-leading 1,621 rushing yards, but Patrick believes increased involvement in the passing game could make Cook Buffalo's offensive MVP outside of Allen.
Keon Coleman remains one of Buffalo's biggest question marks. Both are skeptical that Coleman reaches 650 receiving yards, with Patrick emphasizing that Coleman needs to make important plays when opportunities come rather than simply accumulate statistics.
Buffalo's defense could look much different. Jim Leonhard's more aggressive approach could produce additional sacks and pressure, although Patrick and Joe disagree on whether Greg Rousseau finally reaches double-digit sacks.
Patrick believes Buffalo finally breaks through. His official prediction is the Bills reaching the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams, while Joe predicts another painful AFC Championship Game exit and a Denver-Rams Super Bowl.

Players & Topics Discussed

Josh Allen, James Cook, DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Ray Davis, Jackson Hawes, Greg Rousseau, Bradley Chubb, Ed Oliver, Terrel Bernard, Maxwell Hairston, TJ Parker, Jim Leonhard, Joe Brady, Sean McDermott and more.

The guys also discuss the early criticism surrounding the new Bills stadium, including the playing surface and other offseason PR issues, Sean McDermott's comments about rooting for Buffalo to win the Super Bowl, Joe's growing Joe From Queens website/Substack, and what winning a championship would actually mean to lifelong Bills fans.

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