‘There’s three new sandwiches, in select locations of the stadium, that honor Josh Allen, Dion Dawkins and Dawson Knox.’
Archives for September 5, 2025
Today in Bills stadium history: Sept. 4
‘Thurman Thomas rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown in the first game of his NFL career, and a Buffalo defense missing suspended star Bruce Smith compiled six sacks, led by Art Still’s 2.5. A sellout crowd celebrated the Bills’ first season-opening win since 1982, part of an unbeaten home slate that culminated in an AFC East division title (and torn-down goal posts). Coming off an appearance in the NFC championship game, the Vikings finished 11-5 in ’88.’
Bills rookie defensive linemen prepare to face Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry for first time
‘”You get to really see the mind of a great running back, great quarterback,” Walker said. “I know we’ve got James Cook, Josh Allen, but we’ve got Josh and Lamar Jackson. Two different archetypes, two different style of players just like James Cook and Derrick Henry. Getting to see both worlds helps in the long run.”‘
Tribute 2 Highmark Stadium: 5 great Bills moments
‘The Bills clinched the AFC East title on Nov. 20, 1988, with a dramatic 9-6 overtime win against the New York Jets, capping a perfect 8-0 home record and igniting a raucous celebration. The win ended a streak of four consecutive losing seasons for Buffalo and allowed fans the opportunity to storm the field in celebration. “What do they call it, pandemonium?” linebacker Darryl Talley said after the game. “This was fandemonium. It was so much fun.”‘
Josh Allen will attend his number retirement ceremony at Wyoming
‘The Bills play a Thursday night game in Week 12, on Nov. 20, against the Texans in Houston. That opened a window for Allen to attend.’
Bills sign DB Sam Franklin Jr. to active roster, sign a veteran kicker to the practice squad and make two more roster moves
‘Buffalo announced that it has signed defensive back and special teams contributor Sam Franklin Jr. to the active 53-man roster. The Bills originally signed Franklin Jr. to the practice squad on Aug. 27 after he spent the offseason and training camp with the Broncos.’
What they’re saying | National analysts make record predictions for the Buffalo Bills in 2025
‘”Give me the Bills to win the whole thing. Again, they’ve been knocking on the door forever. When I was at their camp, things looked like they’ve really slowed down for Josh Allen, even more than before. So in Santa Clara, the Bills can exorcise the demons of the ’90s and the more recent past, and close venerable Highmark Stadium in style with Western New York’s first major-league sports championship.” — Breer’