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Bills by the Numbers

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‘Bills by the Numbers’ presented by FanDuel is your all-inclusive podcast dive into the figures that makes the Bills successful on the field. Wall of Famer Steve Tasker and Bills Insider Chris Brown provide analysis and insight on emerging trends in the league and the Bills approach to all three phases of play. The two will also help you with your Fantasy Lineups as they tap into all the research FanDuel has to offer to give you the best chance to win your matchup each and every week.

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‘Bills by the Numbers’ presented by FanDuel is your all-inclusive podcast dive into the figures that makes the Bills successful on the field. Wall of Famer Steve Tasker and Bills Insider Chris Brown provide analysis and insight on emerging trends in the league and the Bills approach to all three phases of play. The two will also help you with your Fantasy Lineups as they tap into all the research FanDuel has to offer to give you the best chance to win your matchup each and every week.

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Bills Bye Week Breakdown | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 112

11/20/2024
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 at the bye week, entering the stretch run at 9-2. They share their assessment of the team, discuss where they have improved the most, and what areas might need shoring up. They share their thoughts on the run game, if the defensive takeaways will continue heading into the final slate of games, and their chances at being a Super Bowl contender. Steve is quizzed on bye week history in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:47

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Are The Bills Equipped To Defeat The Chiefs? | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 111

11/14/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at this year's rendition of the Bills team and if they are best suited to defeat an undefeated Chiefs team. They dissect how the youth movement is playing an important role, the quality of depth servicing Buffalo despite injures, and the Bills' offensive third down conversion rate. They look at the Chiefs high efficiency offense and how the Bills can control Patrick Mahomes and company. Steve is quizzed on Bills third down history in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:44

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Where The Bills Stand Heading Into The Second Half Of The Season | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 110

11/7/2024
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 as they hit the halfway mark of the season. They break down where Buffalo sits on ESPN's Football Power Index and what the next 8 games mean for the Bills. They discuss Buffalo's offense and where it compares with the rest of the league. Defensively, they dissect whether the Bills 12th ranked defense is good enough to contend down the stretch and where they sit with special teams. The guys break down the next 8 games and share their projected win totals. Steve is quizzed on Bills strong start history in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:22

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Are The Bills The Best 4th Down Team In The NFL? | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 109

10/31/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the numbers to decipher if Buffalo is the best 4th down team in the NFL. They share their thoughts on the Bills ability to sustain their own drives and the edge it gives them. They discuss the defensive side of the ball, where the Bills are also effective, the eye-popping numbers behind their dominance, and the production when backed up in the red zone. Steve is quizzed on Bills all-time midseason leaders in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:14

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Bills Backfield Offers Options | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 108

10/24/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the Bills run game success this season and the varied options they have with their personnel. They take a look at the varied styles of backs in James Cook, Ray Davis, and Ty Johnson and discuss which skillset might be better suited for the offense. They dissect Josh Allen's role in the run game and if there might be thought to use both Cook and Davis at the same time. Steve is quizzed on Bills rushing history in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - at season's end who will lead the Bills in receiving yards? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:05

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Amari Cooper Addition Brings Changes To The Offense | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 107

10/17/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker dissect what the Amari Cooper acquisition will do for the Bills offense and how quickly the new WR will get acclimated. They discuss the new pecking order with the wide receivers, the dynamic of the passing attack, and who will benefit the most with Cooper's presence. They take a look at the next chunk of games to see how Buffalo will fare and how the team will look during the tough stretch in November and December. Steve is quizzed on Amari Cooper's career history in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - will Cooper's addition change the Bills stance on the run game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:40

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Getting Buffalo's Offense Back On Track | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 106

10/10/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at how this year's offense is different under Joe Brady than in past iterations. They discuss how the Bills can get their passing game back on track and share their thoughts on the Bills rushing attack this season, the team's struggles on third down, and the value of limited turnovers by Buffalo so far. Steve is quizzed on Bills third down history in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - who will have a better bounce back game, Josh Allen or Aaron Rodgers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:32

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Bills Defensive & Offensive Bounce Back? | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 105

10/3/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the ongoing injury situation with the Bills defense and the upcoming absence of pass rusher Von Miller. They discuss how much more the team can take. They share their thoughts on players that could return to the lineup in the near future and how the Bills offense can bounce back in Houston. Steve is quizzed on Bills top defenses The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:13

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Just How Good Are The Bills After 3-0 Start? | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 104

9/26/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the Bills' 3-0 start/early season success and discuss if that can be sustained. They look at the quality of opponents so far and the role that may play in their league-leading statistics. Brownie and Steve look ahead to the next three matchups to see if their positive returns continue. They share their thoughts on the Bills variety in the passing game and if that makes their offense more difficult to defend. Steve is quizzed on Bills receiver history The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:03

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Why Bills Defensive Scheme Has Worked So Well | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 103

9/19/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the Bills defensive scheme and why it has put players in favorable positions. They examine the depth Buffalo has on its roster and which reserve players are next to emerge defensively. They discuss how the offense can better assist the defense, possible concerns with the injury front, and if there's a breaking point with the success. Steve is quizzed on Bills backups who catapulted themselves to a starting role in The Numbers Game. Finally, Brownie and Tasker give their answer to this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:41

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Changes That Will Pay Off In 2024 | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 102

9/5/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the biggest differences with this year's Bills team and discuss how it can help them this season. They share their thoughts on what could be missing from the roster and if that could be of any concern. They examine the two new coordinators in Joe Brady and Bobby Babich and discuss their possible impact on the team's performance on the field. Steve is quizzed on Bills home opener history The Numbers Game. Finally, Brownie and Tasker give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - what will be the biggest surprise development we could see this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:09

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Surprises & Next Steps For The Bills Roster | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 101

8/29/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker break down the team's initial 53-man roster. They discuss the biggest surprises they saw with this year's iteration, if there is more tinkering to do, and the possible moves they could see ahead of the regular season. Steve is quizzed on Bills roster trades in The Numbers Game. They discuss the backup quarterback situation and discuss who will eventually hold that spot in this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:52

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How Current Injury Situation Will Impact Final Roster | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 100

8/22/2024
On the 100th episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker dive into this week's These Three Things. They look at the Bills current injury situation and how it can impact the 53-man roster makeup. They share their thoughts on the position group that has the least and most experience and the impact injuries have at wide receiver, safety, and linebacker. Finally, they choose which position group, when healthy, will help them the most. ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes joined the show to share her thoughts on the Bills roster makeup. Steve is quizzed on previous Bills 53-man roster iterations in The Numbers Game. They then pick how many players will account for each position following the roster cutdown and try to answer this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:42

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Making A Run At The 53-Man Roster | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 99

8/14/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look the approaching roster cut down and share their assessments of the Bills roster. In These Three Things, they discuss who can make a run at a 53-man roster spot, which players are in a tough spot in the deeper position groups, and which players could land on the practice squad. They discuss playing time decisions as the preseason continues and the spots they're not so worried about as the season approaches. Steve is quizzed on the Bills backup quarterback history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the pair try to answer this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:21

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Most To Lose, Most To Gain This Preseason | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 98

8/6/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at These Three Things to discuss who has the most to gain, most to lose, and which players can make their case for a roster spot this preseason. They take a look at the team's biggest question marks ahead of the regular season. Steve is quizzed on the Bills pass rush protection in The Numbers Game. Finally, the pair try to answer this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:21

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Camp Battles For Roster Spots | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 97

7/31/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker go over which positions might be the hardest to trim down ahead of final roster cuts and which groups could use bolstering with depth. They share their thoughts on the players that have stuck out the most through the first week of training camp. Steve is quizzed on the Bills run game in The Numbers Game. Finally, the pair try to answer this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:00

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Training Camp Roster Battle | Bills By The Numbers Ep. 96

7/23/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker go over the top position battles at this year's training camp and who has the best chance to win a roster spot based on their performance. They share their thoughts on who can move up the depth chart, the sleepers in this year's group, and the biggest differences they see in this year's makeup from years past. Steve is quizzed on Bills roster position counts in The Numbers Game. Finally, the pair try to answer this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:30

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Dissecting the Bills 2024 Schedule | Bills by the Numbers Ep. 95

5/16/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker breakdown the Bills 2024 schedule and to figure out the good, bad, and what doesn't matter with this year's slate. They take a look at where possible pitfalls might lay, the advantages with the schedule, and if there are any stretches where the team can have a string of victories. Steve is quizzed on Bills schedule history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the pair try to answer this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:42

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Value Of Draft Day Trades, Trevor Sikkema Assesses Rookie Class | Bills by the Numbers Ep. 94

5/2/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the pair of Bills day one trades to eventually move out of the first round and the merit of doing so. They examine the trades from day three and what Buffalo actually gained in doing those deals. Pro Football Focus lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema broke down Buffalo's 2024 draft class, the moves to acquire picks, and his favorite pick from this year's selections. Steve is tested on draft pick success rate for the Bills during the Beane-McDermott era in The Numbers Game. Finally the pair try to answer this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:16

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Who Will Be Ideal Trade Partners If Bills Want To Move Up? | Bills by the Numbers Ep. 93

4/11/2024
On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss the odds that the Bills could trade up in the first round of the NFL Draft and predict who might be ideal trade partners. They discuss if it's wide receiver or bust for GM Brandon Beane and company and if not what are the other position considerations? Steve is quizzed on Bills draft trade history in The Numbers Game. Finally, the pair try to answer this week's One Burning Question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:54