‘”The theatre style seats, when you take them apart, only have one armrest so they would have to repair the seat and fabricate an armrest. And they also have to fabricate the legs so they are usable,” said Erie County Legislator Jeanne Vinal with WBEN on Monday.’
BillsBeat - December 9, 2025
Sean McDermott embracing final moments at Highmark Stadium
‘“You think about all the different people who have sat in those seats over the years,” McDermott said Sunday after the win. “Some seats, I’m sure, have stayed in the family through multiple generations, and how special that is and moments they’ve enjoyed together.”’
Bills say new stadium is 75% complete
‘“The one thing that I want everyone to know about this wonderful new Highmark Stadium that we’re getting ready to open is the heartbeat of who’s building it, the workforce,” said Penny Semaia, vice president of stadium relations for the Bills. “They have been phenomenal. We’ve had on average 1,500 workers a day working out here and when we’re engaging with them and they’re in there diligently working, there’s a great sense of pride.”’
Today in Bills stadium history: Dec. 9
‘1973 — Bills 37, Patriots 13 — A crowd of 72,470 was in attendance for the stadium’s first December game, as O.J. Simpson dashed through the snow for 219 yards and a touchdown to surpass 1,800 yards in the 13th game of his record-breaking season. Wallace Francis returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, Joe Ferguson completed only two passes but both went to Bob Chandler for touchdowns, and John Leypoldt made all three field goal attempts as the Bills ensured themselves a winning record for the first time in seven years. Fullback Jim Braxton had 70 yards rushing as Buffalo’s Electric Company powered a 293-yard day for the offense. Simpson, who had 250 yards rushing at New England in the season opener, had a 71-yard run in establishing a season-best 9.9-yard rushing average in the second meeting. With 203 yards on another snowy field at Shea Stadium the following week, Simpson became the first NFL player rush for 2,000 yards in a season.’
Bills coaching staff praises Josh Allen and Christian Benford in Bengals win, provide early outlook on Week 15 injury report
‘Buffalo didn’t have any new injuries to report coming out of Sunday’s game, with McDermott citing safety Cole Bishop is “okay” after leaving the game due to cramping. DE Joey Bosa (hamstring), LB Terrel Bernard (elbow), WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) and RT Spencer Brown (shoulder) are all “improving” after missing Week 14.’
BillsBeat - December 8, 2025
Observations: Consecutive interceptions flip the script for Bills' defense in wild win over Bengals
‘As it has before this season, however, the defense made some key halftime adjustments. Really, though, what it came down to were a pair of game-changing plays in the fourth quarter.’
Lance Lysowski: Josh Allen's latest heroics show the Bills should not be counted out
‘Regardless of the injuries on defense, and no matter whom the Bills face moving forward, their quarterback gives them a chance. Allen completed 22 of 28 passes for 251 yards and three touchdown passes. He rushed for 81 yards, including the record 40-yard score, on seven carries.’
How Bills CB Christian Benford made a game-changing play again – this time vs. Bengals
‘“We needed to make a play,” coach Sean McDermott said. “Bobby (Babich, the Bills defensive coordinator) called a great call, and C.B. was doing what he was asked to do. He made a huge play. To be able to score on it was huge, as well. Just big-time moment in the game.”’
Three questions: What did we learn after the Buffalo Bills outlasted the Cincinnati Bengals?
‘The Buffalo Bills’ defense continues to show second-half improvements. After allowing touchdowns to the Cincinnati Bengals on each of their first three drives and allowing the Bengals to start the game 7 of 7 on third down, the Bills’ defense looked to be in peril. But the team was able to get the stops it needed, and then some. Cornerback Christian Benford’s 63-yard pick-six was the start of Joe Burrow’s unraveling, as the Bills logged two interceptions on back-to-back throws by the Cincinnati quarterback. Benford’s touchdown gave the Bills their first lead of the game, then A.J. Epenesa’s interception helped to seal it for the Bills.’
Why Dawson Knox and the Bills' tight ends were key in their win vs. Bengals
‘Quarterback Josh Allen threw 11 of his 22 completions to the group of Dawson Knox, Dalton Kincaid and Jackson Hawes. The three combined for 137 yards, two touchdowns and a two-point conversion in the win.’
5 plays that shaped the Bills' comeback win vs. Bengals, including A.J. Epenesa's interception
‘Phillips tipped the ball on first-and-10 at Cincinnati’s 34-yard line, causing it to flutter several feet into the air, and it fell into the arms of Bills edge rusher A.J. Epenesa. That gave the Bills interceptions on consecutive passes − Christian Benford had already returned his 63 yards for a touchdown − to help them score 21 points in a span of just 4:30 of game time.’
Report Card: Josh Allen's heroics lead to high marks for Bills' offense in comeback victory
‘Allen became the first player in NFL history with three seasons of 20-plus passing touchdowns and 10- plus rushing touchdowns. He finished 22 of 28 for 251 yards and three touchdowns – a quarterback rating of 139.7 – in outplaying his Bengals counterpart, Joe Burrow, who was also excellent.’
4 things that stood out in Bills' epic Week 14 win against Bengals
‘This one, of course, feels much bigger than that win 3 ½ decades ago over Denver because that one happened in late September while now, with the calendar having flipped to December, the 9-4 Bills simultaneously kept their slim AFC East hopes alive as they head into a showdown against the first-place Patriots next week at Foxborough, and also strengthened their hold on a wild-card berth.’
Bills report card: Josh Allen exploits Bengals, defense makes season-altering play
‘The Bengals converted their first seven third downs in the first half and five of those came via the pass on plays where they needed five or more yards to go. It was a ridiculous performance by the pass defense. But obviously in the second half, the Bills came up with two plays against Joe Burrow that keyed the victory.’
Christian Benford pick-six helps Bills snatch comeback win vs. Bengals (observations)
‘Without star pass rusher Joey Bosa, the Bills struggled to generate pressure on Burrow. According to Pro Football Focus, Buffalo only had five quarterback pressures in the game. Buffalo found a way to make plays to generate turnovers in a game where their pass rush was largely ineffective.’