Sunday's game vs Cleveland is being moved to Detroit

[Dan Darragh]

Shoulda done this:

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2015/08/27/decades-old-blueprints-for-proposed-bills-dome-stadium-in-lancaster-on-display

[Captain Hindsight]

12 hours ago, Simon said:

What do you freaking people not understand about a dome having nothing to do with the game moving.

Good grief.

Exactly. This is basically like if I a hurricane moved a saints game or Miami game. It’s a weather emergency. 
 

Imagine if people were saying “should built a stronger dome” when the Saints gave up an entire season of home games after Katrina. It’s such a ridiculous take it’s not even worth discussing 

[CSBill]

Well, to all our TBD friends in WNY, stay safe.

[Son of a K-Gun]

7 hours ago, Reks Ryan said:

Was flying into BUF w family for the game. Just changed airline tix to DTW.   I’m not that familiar w Detroit.  Anyone have a recommendation for a good area / hotel to stay?  And good restaurant for Saturday night?

 

I've stayed in Detroit a number of times for Tigers games and always try to get a place in Greektown...the Atheneum was always a nice hotel.  Fishbones is a great restaurant and there are plenty of other options in the area along with the casino.  It is an easy walk to the stadium as well, only half a mile right down the road.

 

 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

1 hour ago, nucci said:

who cares what people on twitter think?

twitter is garbage now (not that it really wasn't before) with the take over by that twit musk who I have read set ultimatums for employees and a shitload resigned because of it. the moron musk has just let the trolls loose on that platform. social media for the most part has been a place for some people to hide behind and spread their sick demented trash talk run wild.

 

as you said, who cares what the twits on twitter think...

[Chandler#81]

 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

2 hours ago, RocCityRoller said:

I thought the forecast is for no snow on Sunday.... none

it's the storm before Sunday that will be hazardous. no one would be able to get in to OP.

 

LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY.

 

WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

 

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

 

A LAKE EFFECT SNOW BAND WILL AFFECT PARTS OF CHAUTAUQUA... CATTARAUGUS...SOUTHERN ERIE...WYOMING...GENESEE...AND NORTHERN ERIE COUNTIES... HAZARDS...A lake effect snow band which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. This lake effect snow band is producing extremely heavy snow at the rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour.

 

SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this lake effect snow band. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. The snow will accumulate so rapidly that it will be extremely difficult for the road crews to keep the roads clear.

 

Weather Alerts-Buffalo, NY

 

Even if they had a dome, it would still be moved to another venue or rescheduled to a later date. So Sunday's forecast means nothing. it is what the weather will bring leading up to Sunday.

Edited November 18, 2022 by DaBillsFanSince1973

[zow2]

Orchard Park is getting hit pretty hard by the band this morning.  Again,, how are these guys all supposed to get to practice?  the Browns have an advantage in that regard as their Fri-Sat won’t be as disrupted. 

I know Beane wanted to maintain the normal routine of flying out Saturday.  i think they should’ve left yesterday as soon as the announcement was made.

[Livinginthepast]

7 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

NEWSFLASH: Both teams came into that game with identical records.  Cleveland still missed the playoffs too!

 

It wasn't the snow.

 

Cleveland went 2-1 last 3 games and still didn't get in at 10-6. Bills lost out last three games.  That game meant squat to Bills...

It wasnt the snow........yeah the snow had no effect on the gameplay at all. LOL....Ok

[RocCityRoller]

11 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

it's the storm before Sunday that will be hazardous. no one would be able to get in to OP.

 

LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY.

 

WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

 

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

 

A LAKE EFFECT SNOW BAND WILL AFFECT PARTS OF CHAUTAUQUA... CATTARAUGUS...SOUTHERN ERIE...WYOMING...GENESEE...AND NORTHERN ERIE COUNTIES... HAZARDS...A lake effect snow band which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. This lake effect snow band is producing extremely heavy snow at the rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour.

 

SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this lake effect snow band. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. The snow will accumulate so rapidly that it will be extremely difficult for the road crews to keep the roads clear.

 

Weather Alerts-Buffalo, NY

 

Even if they had a dome, it would still be moved to another venue or rescheduled to a later date. So Sunday's forecast means nothing. it is what the weather will bring leading up to Sunday.

I'm a bit further East and it looks like we are avoiding most of this storm. It was my understanding the heavy snow was falling Thursday to Saturday. Has Erie County put on a travel ban? How much actual snow are you folks getting versus forecasts?

 

Not sure why you replied to me about a dome?

 

Have a great day

 

 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

3 minutes ago, RocCityRoller said:

I'm a bit further East and it looks like we are avoiding most of this storm. It was my understanding the heavy snow was falling Thursday to Saturday. Has Erie County put on a travel ban? How much actual snow are you folks getting versus forecasts?

 

Not sure why you replied to me about a dome?

 

Have a great day

 

 

I'm not sure either. 😕 wasn't quite through my first cup.

 

"I thought the forecast is for no snow on Sunday.... none" led me to show that "none" on Sunday doesn't mean the area surrounding the stadium leading up to Sunday is safe. I'm relying on the weather link I posted giving details of the storm and it's impact. my guess is the snow accumulation leading up to Sunday is what is going to cause problems with travel and obviously why they made the decision to move to Detroit.

 

snow accumulation will vary in certain areas.

 

Heavy lake effect snow.

 

Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet in the most persistent lake snows. The greatest risk of the highest totals will be from South Buffalo to Lancaster. The heaviest snow is expected through Friday night when snowfall rates could exceed 3 inches per hour. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce patchy blowing snow.

 

yes, there is a travel ban.

 

ERIE COUNTY Travel bans and advisories issued for parts of WNY

 

wasn't trying to pester you, just passing on information. you have a great day, as well.

 

 

5 hours ago, chongli said:

More ignorance from the rest of the nation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to hell with all the twits on twitter and to hell with twitter altogether. seems ppl show not only their ignorance on that platform they some how seem to grow balls big enough to run their mouths and talk *****.

 

some real stupid ppl crawl out of the woodwork on that garbage platform.

[eball]

13 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

 

to hell with all the twits on twitter and to hell with twitter altogether. seems ppl show not only their ignorance on that platform they some how seem to grow balls big enough to run their mouths and talk *****.

 

some real stupid ppl crawl out of the woodwork on that garbage platform.

 

I use Twitter as a news/sports feed or a source of humor.  Nothing more.  My follows are primarily related to Buffalo and UNC sports.  Anyone who thinks the “opinions” of regular people on Twitter represent anything other than the fringe of society is kidding himself.

 

 

Edited November 18, 2022 by eball

[RocCityRoller]

1 hour ago, Son of a K-Gun said:

 

I've stayed in Detroit a number of times for Tigers games and always try to get a place in Greektown...the Atheneum was always a nice hotel.  Fishbones is a great restaurant and there are plenty of other options in the area along with the casino.  It is an easy walk to the stadium as well, only half a mile right down the road.

 

 

Greektown/ Bricktown/ Waterfront all good options (all next to each other).

 

You want to stay in the 75/ 375 loop. All those neighborhoods are in that loop, as if Ford Field.

 

Safe (relatively), lots of good food options, lots of hotels, the casino etc.

If you like deep dish pizza, Detroit does a good job of it IMO.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

7 minutes ago, eball said:

 

I use Twitter as a news/sports feed or a source of humor.  Nothing more.  My follows are primarily related to Buffalo and UNC sports.  Anyone who thinks the “opinions” of regular people on Twitter represent anything other than the fringe of society is kidding himself.

 

 

I can agree, like everywhere else, there are good folks on that platform but it has increasingly got worse in recent years and especially since that moron musk took it over. in my opinion, it will only get worse.

[Son of a K-Gun]

8 minutes ago, RocCityRoller said:

Greektown/ Bricktown/ Waterfront all good options (all next to each other).

 

You want to stay in the 75/ 375 loop. All those neighborhoods are in that loop, as if Ford Field.

 

Safe (relatively), lots of good food options, lots of hotels, the casino etc.

If you like deep dish pizza, Detroit does a good job of it IMO.

 

PizzaPapalis in Greektown was a post-game staple, but sadly they didn't survive the pandemic.  So sad seeing great establishments just disappear.  Wanted to take my kid for steak at Ditka's when we were in Chicago a few weeks ago and they shut their doors as well.  If Ditka's can't make it in Chicago who the hell can??

 

https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/02/20/pizzapapalis-greektown-restaurant-not-reopen/6864177001/

[eball]

1 minute ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

I can agree, like everywhere else, there are good folks on that platform but it has increasingly got worse in recent years and especially since that moron musk took it over. in my opinion, it will only get worse.

 

I rarely publish an original tweet, because (a) who the hell cares what I think; and (b) why would I want to invite the s-h-i-t-t-y responses that will flow from anyone who does respond?  I’ll @ a reporter once in a while and have actually had some good exchanges, but even those get fouled up by morons.

 

[boyst]

have they released prices or anything for STH for todays game?

[Son of a K-Gun]

1 minute ago, boyst said:

have they released prices or anything for STH for todays game?

Nothing yet, other than refund details and the 2pm presale time.

 

[PromoTheRobot]

1 minute ago, boyst said:

have they released prices or anything for STH for todays game?

Not yet. It's 6 hours before the start of presale. Hope they do it soon. 

[Just Jack]

I had a counter argument pop in my head if you want to debate the “it’s just snow” people.  It’s like when they close schools because of storms.  It’s not that they can’t teach because everything is indoors, it’s getting kids and staff there safely. 

[DasNootz]

10 minutes ago, Just Jack said:

I had a counter argument pop in my head if you want to debate the “it’s just snow” people.  It’s like when they close schools because of storms.  It’s not that they can’t teach because everything is indoors, it’s getting kids and staff there safely. 

False - since our district put a roof on their school, there hasn't been a single snow day or delay.

[muppy]

the people hating on Buffalo and WNY with their ignorant snotty takes can piss the heck off. Excuse my french.

 

a lot of envy and hatred out there.  Its not cute.  Their takes are uninformed and their smack is hence WEAK

 

 

 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

2 minutes ago, muppy said:

the people hating on Buffalo and WNY with their ignorant snotty takes can piss the heck off. Excuse my french.

 

a lot of envy and hatred out there.  Its not cute.  Their takes are uninformed and their smack is hence WEAK

yet some here want to roll their eyes to the fact that twitter is garbage and much worse since his (musk) takeover. to hell with them and to hell with twitter.

[SoCal Deek]

How is this any different from moving a game due to a hurricane, flood or wildfire? The Bills would’ve moved the game back a day or two but they already play again on Thursday. Weather happens. 

[BillsFanNC]

2 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

How is this any different from moving a game due to a hurricane, flood or wildfire? The Bills would’ve moved the game back a day or two but they already play again on Thursday. Weather happens. 

 

It's not. It's also not different than when the Sabres have postponed  a game due to snow, despite having a roof on the arena. 

[SoCal Deek]

Just now, BillsFanNC said:

 

It's not. It's also not different than when the Sabres have postponed  a game due to snow, despite having a roof on the arena. 

True, but you have to remember that the Sabres pretty much stop playing altogether somewhere around Week Two or Three every year….Long before snow starts to fall in WNY. 😉 (This season appears to be no different.)

[Mafioso]

16 hours ago, LittleSammy said:

Great for us Bills fans living here in Metro Detroit! Not so great for the 70,000 fans with tickets for the game in OP. Last time this happened for the Bills-Jets game played at Ford Field the tickets were free.

Yep, I live in Metro Detroit as well and plan to attend with 3 other Bills fans...and then will be at the Thanksgiving game as well.  I hope the tickets for the Browns game are not free...NFL stadium clientele can be suspect to begin with, no need to let people in for free or let scalpers take advantage of the situation.

[plenzmd1]

1 hour ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

yet some here want to roll their eyes to the fact that twitter is garbage and much worse since his (musk) takeover. to hell with them and to hell with twitter.

i am fine with Twitter, and even like better since Musk took over! Yay me!

Edited November 18, 2022 by plenzmd1

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

10 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said:

i am fine with Twitter, and even like better since Musk took over! Yay me!

to each their own mac. 

[plenzmd1]

3 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

to each their own mac. 

Yep...

[muppy]

13 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said:

i am fine with Twitter, and even like better since Musk took over! Yay me!

twitter cannot be all bad. I read it here and from reliable sources clearly it is great for dispersing information

 

Im not quibbling over free speech either

 

But Elon Musk is a piece of work. All the social media I'm seeing reads all BAD since he took over  .With his performance edicts and firings  (sleep on the floor of your office you laggards or you WILL be fired). lol  

 

Sign me up to work for THAT guy? lol NOPE!

[ArdmoreRyno]

18 hours ago, Mark Vader said:

The Bills should just stay there for the short week.

 

They already said they are flying back Sunday evening. Way too difficult logistics to make staying there, actually happen.

[Beast]

36 minutes ago, muppy said:

twitter cannot be all bad. I read it here and from reliable sources clearly it is great for dispersing information

 

Im not quibbling over free speech either

 

But Elon Musk is a piece of work. All the social media I'm seeing reads all BAD since he took over  .With his performance edicts and firings  (sleep on the floor of your office you laggards or you WILL be fired). lol  

 

Sign me up to work for THAT guy? lol NOPE!

You pay me enough and I will sign up for that!

[Buffalo_Stampede]

They forgot they still need to fly out of this snow.

[fergie's ire]

7 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

They forgot they still need to fly out of this snow.

Yeah, I question the decision to leave Saturday.  They will probably be okay but we have all seen instances where the lake effect kicks in and makes it impossible to go anywhere.

[ExiledInIllinois]

4 hours ago, Livinginthepast said:

It wasnt the snow........yeah the snow had no effect on the gameplay at all. LOL....Ok

The season too. Even if Bills won that game and won out, they still would have missed the playoffs..  Even at 10-6. Cleveland was 10-6 and missed playoffs...

 

[SF Bills Fan]

This is a game where we need the Canadian fans to show up. Hope they pack it in. Make it happen!

[TheWei44]

36 inches so far in Orchard Park (highest total of anywhere, per NWS).

 

...Erie County... Orchard Park 36.0 in 1020 AM 11/18 Public Hamburg 33.9 in 0844 AM 11/18 Public Hamburg 1.9 NNW 33.9 in 0900 AM 11/18 COCORAHS 2 SW Blasdell 31.0 in 0945 AM 11/18 Trained Spotter 1 N Hamburg 30.0 in 0915 AM 11/18 Public Wales 26.3 in 0700 AM 11/18 COOP 5 NNW Eden 25.0 in 0730 AM 11/18 Public 3 E Orchard Park 25.0 in 0800 AM 11/18 Public 2 SSW West Seneca 25.0 in 0830 AM 11/18 Public 1 N Orchard Park 24.0 in 0725 AM 11/18 Trained Spotter Boston 2.5 NE 23.8 in 0700 AM 11/18 COCORAHS Angola 22.0 in 0800 AM 11/18 COCORAHS 3 SW Elma 22.0 in 0815 AM 11/18 Cocorahs Colden 1.4 NNW 21.3 in 0730 AM 11/18 COCORAHS Colden 1W 21.3 in 0730 AM 11/18 COOP 2 S Marilla 20.5 in 1000 AM 11/18 Trained Spotter Boston 1.5 NE 20.0 in 0750 AM 11/18 COCORAHS Hamburg 0.4 WSW 19.5 in 0700 AM 11/18 COCORAHS

[Franco_92]

1 hour ago, muppy said:

twitter cannot be all bad. I read it here and from reliable sources clearly it is great for dispersing information

 

Im not quibbling over free speech either

 

But Elon Musk is a piece of work. All the social media I'm seeing reads all BAD since he took over  .With his performance edicts and firings  (sleep on the floor of your office you laggards or you WILL be fired). lol  

 

Sign me up to work for THAT guy? lol NOPE!

Despite Twitter being the subject of this week's epic dork tantrum, I haven't noticed a difference yet. 

 

As someone who works in tech, There are a loooooot of incredibly redundant, incredibly cushy jobs out there. This could spell danger to a lot of those jobs if Twitter ends up continuing to function alright 

[Lost]

2 hours ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

yet some here want to roll their eyes to the fact that twitter is garbage and much worse since his (musk) takeover. to hell with them and to hell with twitter.

 

How is twitter worse?   It's always been a cesspool of elitism and garbage takes.   Seems the same now as 2 months or 2 years ago.