‘While some will eventually make their way across the pond and others may already be in London for this weekend’s game, a group of 54 Bills fans boarded a tour bus on Thursday to head to Toronto, Ontario, where they will fly out on a one-way trip to London courtesy of AAA of Western and Central New York.’
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Wheels up! Buffalo Bills fans greet Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs as team boards plane for London
‘”We have an incredible football team, so without them, this plane wouldn’t be here,” Bills fan Yuli Sirakov told 7 News. “It’s incredible! It’s expanding the NFL to different countries. And obviously, having an incredible team with an incredible base to go out and play.”‘
‘It’s a place that’s very similar to Buffalo’: WNY ex-pats bring Bills Mafia spirit across the pond
‘For members of Bills Mafia in London, home is at The Fitzrovia Belle on Tottenham Court Road, and it’s anything but quiet. At the Bills backer bar, you can “Shout” and also spend time with Bills fans from all over.’
Inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: what the future home of the Buffalo Bills could look like
‘Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened in 2019 and was designed by Populous. It has become one of the top soccer venues in both the United Kingdom and the world.’
Progress in use of minority, women, and veteran-owned contractors on new Bills stadium
‘”Today, currently, through our procurement process, we are just below 40 percent participation from minority, women, and service-disabled owned businesses,” said Fuquan Collins, Chief Diversity Officer, Gilbane-Turner Construction, “We are going to continue to keep our foot on the gas.”‘
Places you can go for the Bills game Sunday morning
‘“Our attorney reached out. She’s like, guess what, guys? Hochul changed the rules and they’re going to make it much easier for everybody to serve for the Bills game because it’s such a big thing in the neighborhood. So, we jumped on it right away and we’re going to open at 9 a.m. we’re pumped,” stated Jack Rabbit owner, Jake Monti.’
Bills injury report: Rousseau misses 2nd straight practice; Poyer is a full participant
‘Rousseau, tied for second on the team with three sacks on the season, missed practice for a second straight day with a foot injury he suffered in the 48-20 win over Miami this past Sunday.’
Bills Mafia tour group leaves for London
‘AAA led the group that was departing Thursday night. The time has come for a first-time experience in the U.K., and the fans said they were excited for not only the game, but to see and experience a different culture.’
Bills relying on sports science team for successful London trip
‘“It’s important for guys to get into bed early this week. Get to bed at 8:30 or 9:00 at night,” said Klein. “Try to get about an hour, two hours extra of sleep per night and try and “bank” sleep. Hopefully, that cumulative effect over those few days, by the time it reaches gameday on Sunday, even though that time adjustment happens, now you’re fully rested and ready to go.”’
Bills get ready to adjust to time difference ahead of overseas matchup in London
‘”I’m relying heavily on that department — Joe Collins and his staff, and our training staff — they’ve done a ton of research over the years and now it’s ramped up this offseason making sure we’re going about it the right way,” McDermott said.’
Bills fans are in force at this London bar
‘When Bills backers started meeting at The Fitzrova Belle three years ago, Evans says five to 10 Bills fans would show up. Last week against Miami, they had more than 100. “There’s a real hunger here in England for the NFL and I think, given the Bills are as good as they are, they’re an easy team to root for on Sundays,” Evans said.’
Key facts to know ahead of the Bills’ trip to London
‘Running back Latavius Murray knows a thing or two about playing in London. The 33-year-old has been a part of four teams that have played in London and even played there twice in the same season. Murray traveled to London with the Raiders in 2014 (although he did not play), with the Vikings in 2017 and with both the Saints and Broncos in 2022. Murray is 3-1 in London games, including a win over the Jaguars last season when he was with Denver.’
‘I feel like riding a bike, an old bike,’ Von Miller says as he returns to Buffalo Bills’ practice
‘“This is just a starting point for me, and you just continue to build,” Miller said. “No matter how long you’ve been playing football, you’ve got to really get back in the motions. So, this was my first time putting my pads on since Thanksgiving. So, it’s a building process. But I feel like riding a bike, an old bike.”’
Mark Gaughan: Josh Allen leads NFL in completion rate thanks to clockwork Bills attack
‘“I think Coach (Ken) Dorsey is doing a good job of calling good concepts for our guys to get open,” Allen said. “They’re getting open, they’re catching the ball. And that’s about it.”’
Ryan O’Halloran: Bills should make Broncos say ‘No!’ on trade offer for cornerback Pat Surtain II
‘Surtain could step into the Bills’ lineup in Week 6 against the New York Giants and solidify the secondary for the present and future. Surtain could be a chess piece for coach Sean McDermott to shadow the Jets’ Garrett Wilson, Miami’s Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle and in the playoffs, Calvin Ridley (Jacksonville), Zay Flowers (Baltimore), Ja’Marr Chase (Cincinnati), Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel (San Francisco) and A.J. Brown/DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia).’