Jonathan Acosta

3 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Jonathan Acosta

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There are a few things that tie Carlin Hartman and Jonathan Safir together. First, their Western New York roots. “I represent Buffalo proudly, I go everywhere with this thing,” Hartman said over Zoom as he put on a blue Bills hat. “Sundays, we’re texting about the Bills,” Safir said.

2 months ago | wgrz.com | Jonathan Acosta

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres had a big name back on the ice Friday at practice over the LECOM Harborcenter. Tage Thompson practiced with the team for the first time since exiting last Sunday's win over the Devils after a hit from New Jersey's Stefan Noesen to Thompson's head and neck area. "Good day on the ice," Thompson said after practice. "Skated by myself the last two days and felt good there too. It's nice to get back on the ice with the team.

Oct 14, 2024 | abc10.com | Lindsey Moppert |Jon Scott |Jonathan Acosta

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills face the New York Jets in week six for an AFC East showdown on Monday night football. The Channel 2 sports team each gives a key to the game before things get underway inside MetLife Stadium. Jon Scott – Jump Out Early We’ve seen it before. Teams often rally around major coaching changes. The boost is there the following game after the move, especially early. The Bills did it last season following the firing of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey.

Sep 18, 2024 | wgrz.com | Jonathan Acosta

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — As if a primetime win over a division rival in his hometown wasn't enough, Bills running back James Cook is earning one more piece of recognition after shining in South Florida. The NFL announced Wednesday that Cook is the Week 2 AFC Offensive Player of the Week. The award comes on the heels of a dynamic performance from the third-year running back, totaling three total touchdowns and 95 total yards in the Bills 31-10 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.

Sep 5, 2024 | wgrz.com | Jonathan Acosta

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There's a new person who is calling defensive plays for the Bills this season. "Pretty excited, pretty excited," said Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich about the opportunity. Bills head coach Sean McDermott is passing the baton to Babich in Babich's first year as defensive coordinator. "He told me when he felt like I needed to know that I was doing it," Babich said with a laugh. "I appreciate him, his belief in me," Babich added about McDermott.