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Bills Host Lions in New Stadium Debut
Confirmed
In Short: Buffalo aims to continue strong start in Thursday Night Football matchup.
Fresh off a thrilling 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans, the Buffalo Bills are set to host the Detroit Lions in their new Highmark Stadium on Thursday Night Football.
The Bills' new venue, which opened its doors for the first time in the regular season, is a significant milestone for the team.
The Bills' impressive offensive performance against the Texans, scoring 36 points against a formidable defense, sets a high bar for their upcoming match.
The new stadium, which cost a fortune, has been met with enthusiasm from fans and the community, though some operational issues were revealed during the exhibition season opener.
What's confirmed
- The Buffalo Bills had a barnburner of a game with the Detroit Lions to open the New Highmark Stadium, but how does this first game compare to the opening of their old venue?
What's still developing
- (WHAM) — Fresh off a 36-31 season-opening Sunday in Houston against the Texans, the Buffalo Bills have a short week ahead as they prepare for the first regular-season game in their new stadium.
- However, that was not the case for the team’s old venue, which had a very different game when it opened up.
- Still, it was a great performance overall for a team that had a capacity crowd stadium roaring.
- A Thursday night kickoff means that the Bills have but three off days before taking the field to begin play in Week Two.
- The Bills were outstanding on offense last week, putting up 36 points on a Houston defense widely regarded as one of the best units in the league.
- Cook had a career-high six fumbles last year in the regular season, and the fumble he lost in Buffalo’s playoff loss to the Denver Broncos swung early momentum away from the Bills and back towards the home team while Buffalo was driving.
- Fortunately, the Bills escaped Houston relatively healthy, which means that they’ll have nearly their full array of players available for what should be a great game.
- He also narrowly averted disaster when he fumbled on the opening play of what would become Buffalo’s game-winning touchdown drive.