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Josh Allen speaks to reporters after the Bills' win over the Lions in their home opener.
It may be an odd thing for a Buffalo Bills season ticket holder to say, but I usually prefer to watch their games on television rather than in person.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) scores a touchdown during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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The Barenaked Ladies perform the Canadian National Anthem before the Buffalo Bills home opener at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Ryan Fitzpatrick tears open his shirt during the Thursday Night Football postgame show at Highmark Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) hugs Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) after the Bills 41-31 win during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly have a word before the start of the home opener at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Fireworks erupt over Highmark Stadium for the inaugural home opener between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs onto the field for the inaugural home opener against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Fireworks go off at Highmark Stadium before the Buffalo Bills game against the Detroit Lions a view from Chestnut Ridge in Orchard Park on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joed Viera/Buffalo News)
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at Highmark Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Fireworks go off during the National Anthem for the first home game at Highmark Stadium against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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The Barenaked Ladies perform the Canadian National Anthem before the Buffalo Bills home opener at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Auliʻi Cravalho performs the National Anthem before the Buffalo Bills home opener at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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The Buffalo Bills line up for the anthems before the inaugural home opener against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scores a touchdown during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) pump fakes a pass as he scrambles during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) makes a catch while covered by Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady marches the sidelines during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles out of the pocket during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch while covered by Detroit Lions cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch while covered by Detroit Lions safety Thomas Harper (12) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes a catch while covered by Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes a catch while covered by Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles as Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) pursues during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) scores a touchdown during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) celebrates his touchdown during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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John Lang, better known as “Bills Elvis,” cheers during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills fans cheer during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Fans cheer on the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Sabres players play to the cameras on the jumbotron during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Buffalo Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau (15) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb (9) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) for a loss after a fumbled snap during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills kick returner Greg Dortch (19) runs away from a diving Detroit Lions long snapper Hogan Hatten (49) as he returns a punt during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) rushes for a first down while chased by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) makes a catch while covered by Detroit Lions safety Chuck Clark (36) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly have a word before the start of the home opener at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) rushes the ball against Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Bills linebacker Dorian Williams stands over Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff after making a stop during the second quarter Thursday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) is wrapped up by Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (8) tackles Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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The Detroit Lions line up against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau (15) tackles Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) makes a catch for a touchdown against Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (22) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) rushes for a first down during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Bills head coach Joe Brady looks for a flag during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass on the run to Dalton Kincaid in the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch for a touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills fans during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker (96) pressures Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb (9) and defensive tackle Deone Walker (96) sack Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb (9) celebrates his sack on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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One Republic performs during halftime of the home opener against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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One Republic lead singer Ryan Tedder performs during halftime of the home opener against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a touchdown pass against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)
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Bills coach Joe Brady talks to his players during the third quarter Thursday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. Brady and the Bills scored 77 points in their first two regular-season games, including their 41-31 win over the Lions on Thursday.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) makes a cut against Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) makes a catch against Detroit Lions linebacker Devin White (45) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles for yards during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs for a first down against Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) rushes for a touchdown against Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike (95) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) helps quarterback Josh Allen (17) up after he scored a touchdown during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Television personality and former Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick jumps through a table during the break after the end of the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) cuts back against Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) puts a move on Detroit Lions safety Chuck Clark (36) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) makes a catch against Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) makes a catch during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) stretches out to try to hit the pylon as he is knocked out of bounds by Detroit Lions safety Chuck Clark (36) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) dives into the end zone as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) tackles during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) hugs Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) after the Bills 41-31 win during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
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Three questions after the Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions
Three questions after the Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions