‘From the time the Rams held off Cincinnati, 23-20, to win Super Bowl LVI last February, speculation began that this season’s perfect NFL opener for Los Angeles would be hosting the Bills at SoFi Stadium.’
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‘He’s a special guy’: How Isaiah McKenzie has grown to become an integral part of the Bills’ offense
‘“I know the media, you kind of get lost in the good times of it, and the jokes of it, but he works extremely hard,” fellow wide receiver Stefon Diggs said. “One thing about ‘Lil’ Dirty’ is he puts a lot of time in. He’s super fast, he’s dedicated to his craft, and he’s been consistent. That’s why you can trust him. You can hang your hat on that. Lil’ Dirty is gonna do his job.”‘
Scouting Report: Slowing down Aaron Donald will be priority No. 1 for Bills’ offensive line
‘Prediction: Bills 30, Rams 22.’
How we see it: News writers make their picks for Bills-Rams in season opener
‘The defense will get tested early, with the rookie cornerbacks thrown in the mix. The pass rush helps settle things for Buffalo, though the Rams’ dynamic offense is hard to neutralize. Bills, 27-24.’
View from Vegas: Defending champion Rams could benefit from home underdog trend
‘Rest assured that is not the focus in Week 1, though, as the super-proud Rams are 5-0 straight up and against the spread in the season opener in the last five years. Coach Sean McVay is 13-2 SU and 11-4 against the spread during the first three games of the season in his NFL career, including 7-1 straight up and against the spread at home.’
Bills, TE Dawson Knox agree to four-year contract extension
‘“Very, very excited. Just very thankful to the Pegulas and to Brandon Beane and just my agent for getting everything going,” Knox said. “I mean, I love the city of Buffalo. It couldn’t be a better football city. I fell in love with the fans, with just the culture here. So, I knew I wanted to be here for as long as I possibly could be.”’
Sean Kirst: As a season full of boundless hope begins, Bills fans dare to believe in the dream
‘The danger is what happens to your gut – and sense of identity – if you are balancing on that boulder when a last-second kick goes just wide-right.’
Buffalo company selling commemorative Bills game tickets designed by local artists
‘Commemorative tickets will be available for each Bills game, designed by different artists. Went will donate 10% of all Bills ticket sales to the Patricia Allen Fund, which supports the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital’s pediatric critical care team in memory of quarterback Josh Allen’s late grandmother.’
8 game-day local craft brews for the new Bills season
‘Here is a fresh set of Bills-themed beers and ciders to load up on for the start of the new season – light lagers, crushable lagers, kolsch, a hazy IPA, a fruited sour and more. There’s something on this list for everyone.’
Expectations soaring as Bills prepare to start their quest for the Super Bowl
‘How Allen’s Bills respond this year is one of the most intriguing aspects of the NFL season which gets underway in Los Angeles Thursday night with Buffalo playing the defending Super Bowl champion Rams.’
Keys to the game and prediction for Buffalo Bills vs L. A. Rams on Thursday Night Football
‘Sal’s prediction: Buffalo Bills 33, Los Angeles Rams 24.’
Bills’ Dawson Knox signs massive contract extension weeks after losing brother: ‘It’s been emotional roller coaster’
‘“Obviously it’s been an emotional roller coaster,” Knox said. “But I think my brother has been my – he was my number one supporter. He couldn’t be more happy anytime I was having success. … I do believe that he’s up in heaven right now and he couldn’t be happier that this is done. I know that he’s up in heaven right now and he’s smiling down, couldn’t be more excited.”’
Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams Preview with odds, predictions for Week 1
‘The NFL Kickoff game features two very good defenses, but I think we’ll see a shootout on Thursday night. Ken Dorsey’s debut with the Bills is a strong one with the team putting up 30-plus points. At least one of the scores will be thanks to the defensive line. Von Miller and company come up big against a Rams OL that downgraded at two spots this year.’
How to watch Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams: NFL Kickoff time, TV channel, live stream
‘The game will be broadcast nationwide on NBC, and can be streamed live on DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and other live TV services.’
Bills fans traveling in large numbers for NFL Kickoff game with Rams
‘“The Buffalo Airport is packed,” he wrote. “They had to create a new area to accommodate the security line. The entire airport is heading to LA. We remain the most interesting/dedicated fan base in the world. If the Bills played a game on the moon we would fill that stadium.”’