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Buffalo Bills beat New York Jets, 27-17, in season opener
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Buffalo Bills beat New York Jets, 27-17, in season opener

  • Derek Gee/Buffalo News
  • Sep 13, 2020
  • Sep 13, 2020 Updated Sep 21, 2023
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See photos as the Buffalo Bills open the season at home against the New York Jets in an empty Bills Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Allen in all alone

Allen in all alone

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown against the Jets during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Allen fumbles

Allen fumbles

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fumbles the ball for a turnover as he is hit by New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Milano intercepts

Milano intercepts

Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) intercepts a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Coach McDermott

Coach McDermott

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott talks to line judge Mark Steinkerchner during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Knox up the middle

Knox up the middle

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) looks for extra yards after a catch against New York Jets cornerback Pierre Desir (35) and linebacker Harvey Langi (44) during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Allen passes

Allen passes

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Darnold in the pocket

Darnold in the pocket

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Allen on the run

Allen on the run

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) rushes the ball against New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Brown into the end zone

Brown into the end zone

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) steps into the end zone for a touchdown against New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole (34) during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Brown brings it in

Brown brings it in

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) races into the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass from Josh Allen during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Allen to Brown

Allen to Brown

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) and quarterback Josh Allen celebrate their touchdown during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Dancing in the end zone

Dancing in the end zone

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) celebrates his touchdown catch with quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Empty stands

Empty stands

Erie County sheriff's deputies walk through the empty stands during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Murphy sacks Darnold

Murphy sacks Darnold

Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy (93) sacks New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Singletary up the middle

Singletary up the middle

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) looks for room during the second quarter against the Jets at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Allen sacked hard

Allen sacked hard

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Upper deck view

Upper deck view

Buffalo Bills officials watch from the box during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Allen goes high

Allen goes high

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) tries to jump over New York Jets cornerback Blessuan Austin (31) during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Bass on the board

Bass on the board

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (2) kicks an extra point during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Former Bills coach

Former Bills coach

New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams works the sidelines during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

McKenzie makes a move

McKenzie makes a move

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) makes a move on New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole (34) during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Allen stretches out

Allen stretches out

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs out of bounds as he is chased by New York Jets linebacker Harvey Langi (44) during the second quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Empty stadium

Empty stadium

The Buffalo Bills face the New York Jets at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Davis up the sideline

Davis up the sideline

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) is forced out of bounds after a catch against New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) and cornerback Blessuan Austin (31) during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Coach McDermott pumped up

Coach McDermott pumped up

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott cheers on players as they come off the field during the first quarter against the Jets at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Fan free

Fan free

The stands are empty as the Buffalo Bills take on the New York Jets in the home opener at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Allen fires

Allen fires

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fires a pass during the fourth quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

Allen sacked

Allen sacked

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) can't escape the grip of New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) who pulled him down for a sack during the third quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Missing the fans

Missing the fans

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) steps back to pass during the third quarter against the Jets at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Missed field goal

Missed field goal

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (2) reacts to missing a field goal during the third quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Moss rushes

Moss rushes

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) rushes during the fourth quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Hughes interception

Hughes interception

Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) picks up a fumble by the Jets during the fourth quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Jets too little too late

Jets too little too late

New York Jets running back Josh Adams (36) scores a touchdown against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) during the fourth quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Darnold throws it up

Darnold throws it up

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws up a pass during the fourth quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Mission accomplished

Mission accomplished

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is thumbs up as he runs off the field after defeating the New York Jets 27-17 at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News
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