The 2026 NFL season is finally here, and the Buffalo Bills are heading into Week 1 with plenty of questions surrounding a roster that could look very different by the end of the season.
On the latest episode of Bills Roundtable, Mike Straw and Anthony Moeglin take an in-depth look at Buffalo’s initial 53-man roster and some of the decisions that stood out most.
The Bills made several interesting choices when putting the roster together, including carrying four tight ends, keeping a deep group along the offensive line, and navigating some intriguing decisions in the secondary. The guys break down what those decisions could mean and how the roster may evolve as the season progresses.
From there, the conversation shifts toward some of the biggest potential surprises for Buffalo in 2026. Which players could take a significant step forward? Which position groups could look much different than expected? And are there any players who could emerge as unexpected contributors during the season?
Mike and Anthony also get into their biggest concerns heading into Week 1. The linebacker room receives plenty of attention, with questions about both health and depth, while the pass rush remains another major storyline entering the first season of Jim Leonhard’s defense. The episode explores what Buffalo needs to see from its front seven and why those areas could have a major impact on the team’s ceiling.
The Bills’ challenging schedule is another major topic of discussion. With a difficult opening stretch and an especially demanding portion of the schedule later in the season, the guys examine just how wide the range of outcomes could be for Buffalo. Could the Bills contend for one of the NFL’s best records, or could the schedule expose some of the roster’s weaknesses?
Finally, the biggest question of all comes into focus: Is this truly a Super Bowl-caliber Bills team?
Mike and Anthony discuss what Buffalo has around Josh Allen, the players who could determine the team’s success, and what needs to happen for the Bills to finally take the next step and reach the Super Bowl.