I have noticed that too. Other stadiums seem to have huge amounts of real estate between the front row and sidelines. It makes me think sitting in the 1st or 2nd row is not worth it at some stadiums. At OP, fans look like they could reach out a give the players shoulder massages at the end zone corners.
Saw the Jags/Chargers game at Sofi last season. Love the amenities and large concourses. Restrooms were close by and super easy to get to. But prefer the game experience at Orchard Park by a lot.