Ralph Ventre

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20+ years of media experience to Buffalo Bills ON SI. Prior to focusing on the Bills, he spent two years covering the New York Jets. Ventre initially joined the ON SI family in 2021, providing NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.

Nov 2, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa (97) pressures Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15)s

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the second quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos

Jan 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) carries the ball for a touchdown defended by New York Jets safety Keidron Smith (46) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium

Jan 11, 2026; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs to score a touchdown during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Wild Card Round game at EverBank Stadium.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla

The Buffalo Bills are on short rest in the divisional round, but plenty of experts are still picking them to beat the Denver Broncos on Saturday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mecole Hardman waits for a kick off during first half action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov 16, 2025 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.

The Buffalo Bills called up a fifth wide receiver and an extra running to face the Denver Broncos in the divisional round on January 17

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs onto the field before the first quarter in an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.`

While QB Josh Allen is amongst those in the clear, the Buffalo Bills officially listed five contributors as questionable to face the Denver Broncos

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) collects his helmet from offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) during the first quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.

The Buffalo Bills' quarterback and kicker appear ready to go on Saturday against the Denver Broncos

Dec 14, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) intercepts a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) during the second half at Gillette Stadium

The Buffalo Bills are shorthanded at the wide receiver position, which gives even more reason for CBs Tre'Davious White and Christian Benford to work on ball skills

Nov 9, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (14) runs against Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones (23) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills have two open spots on their 53-man roster after moving Tyrell Shavers to IR, and they'll likely fill at least one of them with a WR

Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (1) makes a catch against the New England Patriots during the first half at Highmark Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills have designated a veteran WR to return from Injured Reserve after season-ending injuries to two others

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) calls a play during the first quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.

The Buffalo Bills are visiting the Denver Broncos on a short week, meaning they released their first injury report one day earlier than normal.

The Buffalo Bills' quarterback may be bruised and battered, but he's ready for the Denver Broncos

Dec 28, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scrambles against Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa (97) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium.

Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator Bobby Babich wants a better showing from the 5x Pro Bowl defensive end vs. the Denver Broncos on Saturday.

Aug 11, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (17) makes a catch against New York Giants cornerback Aaron Robinson (33) during the first half of a preseason game at Gillette Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills took a step to replenish their injury-depleted WR corps with a January 17 divisional round game on tap

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (13), center, can’t haul in a reception against Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42), bottom, and linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23), left, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.

The Buffalo Bills lost their veteran WR for the remainder of the playoffs and beyond due to a low tackle by Jacksonville Jaguars' safety Andrew Wingard

Ralph Ventre

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Bills' one-year defensive experiment fizzles out in playoff loss as free agency looms

Bills suffer another playoff exit due to same Sean McDermott-rooted shortcomings

Bills' key running back unavailable again, gives way to legend's son vs. Broncos

4 Bills' player prop bets banking on Josh Allen, James Cook vs. Broncos

NFL prediction panel slightly favors Josh Allen-led Bills on road vs. Broncos

Bills address injury issues by elevating WR, RB for Saturday's road test vs. Broncos

Bills clear seven of 14 injured players for Saturday's divisional round vs. Broncos

Bills make two important upgrades, add LB to divisional round injury report

Bills' starting cornerbacks practice WR drills amid injury wave

Bills create second roster vacancy by placing another WR on Injured Reserve

Bills suddenly need forgotten WR 'in right head space' with season on line vs. Broncos

Two Bills' edge rushers join Josh Allen, 11 others on first divisional round injury report

Josh Allen said what every Bills' fan needed to hear before Saturday's playoff game

Bills' coach doesn't mince words evaluating Joey Bosa's wild-card performance

Bills respond to WR injuries by bringing back preseason star cut by Titans last month

Bills' WR Gabe Davis shows off season-ending 'flesh wound' from suspect Jaguars' hit