Beane’s 10-Yard Toss Heard ‘Round Buffalo
April 16, 2026
Gina Lattuca, SPCA Chief Communications Officer
Some guys hit the gym. Some guys watch film. And in his own words, Brandon Beane casually throws a football twice a week… just in case someone like Pat McAfee decides to put $100,000 on the line.
Earlier this year on The Pat McAfee Show, sports media personality, podcast host, WWE commentator, and former NFL All-Pro punter McAfee laid down the kind of challenge that sounds easy until you’re holding the ball: hit a small hole from about 10 yards out. Three tries. No pressure—just six figures and bragging rights.
Another unnamed NFL GM (well, we won’t name him here) had stepped up before. He walked away with nothing but a “nice try” and maybe a bruised ego.
But this particular day, it was Beane’s turn.
First throw? A little warm-up. Gotta’ read the defense.
Second throw? An absolute dime. Right through the hole. No replay needed.
Touchdown.
Cue the crowd going wild (in our heads, at least), and just like that, McAfee was on the hook. The winnings? Split between two charities—including our incredible SPCA Serving Erie County.
That’s right—this wasn’t just a trick shot. It was a game-changer for animals in need.
Watch Beane score a $50,000 touchdown for the SPCA here >>
And if you know Beane, you know this wasn’t luck. This is the same man behind Bills Muttfia, a program he and his wife Hayley created seven seasons ago, where every Buffalo Bills home game touchdown means a $100 donation to help save an animal’s life.
As Beane put it, “My wife, Hayley, keeps me updated on all of the awesome work [the SPCA Serving Erie County does] to help animals each and every day. Hayley and I have just always had a heart for rescue animals.”
Read more about all the Beanes do for SPCA animals through BILLS MUTTFIA >>
So it turns out that 10-yard toss wasn’t just a flex—it was a clutch, game-winning play for animals across Erie County.
And honestly? We’ll take Brandon and Hayley on our team any day.
See Beane’s $50,000 TD for the SPCA here >>
Beane threads the needle 34 minutes in:
Find more on Bills Muttfia here >>
“With the SPCA’s shift toward accepting animals most at-risk, we’ve noticed an increase in care costs while animals are with us,” says SPCA President/CEO Cait Daly. “These donations from the Beanes help the SPCA provide what is required for ‘rookies’ in need of more extensive care while still allowing adopters the ability to adopt at a fraction of what the animal would have cost otherwise. Our basic adoptions include spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchips, testing, deworming, temporary identification for dogs and cats, the pet’s first visit to a veterinarian after adoption, and more. The Beanes help the animals of our community by affording the SPCA the ability to provide a significant amount of vital care to animals more in-need, leading to faster adoptions into loving homes.”
bad day, you win 40 to nothing, lose 40 to nothing, your dogs are fired up to see you when you come in the door, and that’s a cool feeling, the love and nurturing that they bring to the family,” Brandon stated in a 
