The Buffalo Bills are ready to kick off the 2026 NFL season, and Patrick Moran is putting 10 bold predictions on the table before the games begin.
On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick forecasts what could be ahead for Josh Allen, James Cook, Terrel Bernard, Cole Bishop and several other key Bills players. Could Allen produce the best statistical season of his career? Can Cook lead the entire NFL in yards per carry? And could Bishop emerge as the best player on Buffalo’s defense?
Patrick also discusses why Ray Davis could surpass Ty Johnson in the running back pecking order, why Buffalo’s second-round cornerback could eventually take over the CB2 job and why there are reasons to expect some serious growing pains from the Bills defense under Jim Leonhard.
Not every prediction is optimistic. Patrick explains his concerns about Tyler Bass and why veteran kicker Matt Prater could find himself back in Buffalo before the season is over.
Plus, Patrick makes his prediction for who scores Buffalo’s first touchdown of the 2026 season against Houston before finishing with his biggest prediction of all: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LXI.
Key Takeaways
- Josh Allen could have a career year: Patrick predicts Allen will surpass his career highs in passing yards, passing touchdowns and total touchdowns as Buffalo leans more heavily on its passing attack.
- James Cook remains extremely efficient: Cook may not repeat as the NFL rushing champion, but Patrick predicts he’ll lead the league in yards per carry.
- Cole Bishop’s breakout is coming: Bishop is predicted to emerge as the best player on Buffalo’s defense, with Jim Leonhard’s system potentially unlocking his versatility and playmaking ability.
- Changes could be coming at CB2 and kicker: Buffalo’s second-round rookie cornerback is predicted to eventually take over the CB2 job, while Patrick questions whether Tyler Bass will finish the season with the Bills.
- Super Bowl prediction: Patrick predicts the Bills will finally break through in the AFC and face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium.
10 Bold Bills Predictions
- Josh Allen has the best statistical season of his NFL career.
- Terrel Bernard has a major bounce-back season.
- James Cook leads the NFL in yards per carry.
- Ray Davis finishes with more rushing yards than Ty Johnson.
- Cole Bishop becomes widely regarded as Buffalo’s best defensive player.
- Buffalo’s second-round rookie cornerback eventually takes over the CB2 job.
- The Bills defense allows 30+ points in more than five games.
- Tyler Bass doesn’t finish the season with Buffalo, and Matt Prater returns.
- Jackson Hawes scores the Bills’ first touchdown of the 2026 season.
- Bills vs. Rams becomes the Super Bowl LXI matchup.
Also Discussed
Patrick looks ahead to Buffalo’s difficult Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans and discusses concerns surrounding the availability of Khalil Shakir and Ty Johnson. He also touches on former Bills Taylor Rapp and Zion Logue landing on practice squads and previews a busy week of Talking Buffalo episodes featuring Matt Warren and Tyler Dunne.
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