Scenes from an empty stadium as the Buffalo Bills open their season without fans
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See photos of an empty Bills Stadium and the parking lots and streets surrounding it due to the coronavirus pandemic, as the Buffalo Bills faced the New York Jets on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.
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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.
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Rows of empty seats at Bills Stadium.
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Masked Buffalo Bills officials watch from the box during the second quarter.
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Normally teeming with fans, a private lot on Abbott Road is empty before the game at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.
Abbott Road Orchard Park
Normally bustling with traffic on gameday, Abbott Road is nearly empty on the morning of the Buffalo Bills season opener against the New York Jets at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park as the game is closed to fans and tailgating is prohibited amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Buffalo Bills and New York Jets players shake hands at the end of the game to an empty stadium.
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Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula wears a mask on the sidelines before the game.
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Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane wears a mask on the sidelines.
Sean McDermott
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott wears a mask on the sidelines in the fourth quarter.
Sean McDermott
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) lines up for a play with an empty stadium behind him in the fourth quarter.
Sean McDermott
Bills personnel wear mask on the sidelines during the game.
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No fans passed through this walkway at Bills Stadium on Sunday.
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Empty parking lots at Bills Stadium prior to the game.
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Empty parking lots outside Bills Stadium
Adam Gase
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase wore a mask on the sidelines Sunday.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown with no fans in the stands to celebrate.
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Erie County sheriff's deputies walk through the empty stands during the second quarter/
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Some of the stands are covered with Buffalo Bills logos as wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) gets away from New York Jets linebacker Harvey Langi (44) during the third quarter.
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The stands are empty as Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) steps back to pass during the third quarter.
In this Series
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It didn’t take long for the Bills to get their rookies involved on offense.
"Allen deftly managed a game plan, heavy with multiple-receiver sets, designed to utilize his many weapons to the fullest," writes Vic Carucci.
Both teams collectively decided to stay inside their locker rooms, according to CBS sideline reporter AJ Ross.
"Edmunds and Milano are among the most irreplaceable players on Buffalo’s formidable defense," writes Jason Wolf.
Here’s a look at some of the key plays in the game for the wideouts.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, fans were prohibited from attending the Buffalo Bills home opener against the New York Jets on Sept. 13, 2020.
"I have seen a lot of football, but nothing prepared me for Sunday’s game. Covid-19 has changed everything about the coverage of NFL games, including the photography."
"If we're in the playoffs, if the infection rate is under control and the capacity rate is under control and we come up with a smart, science-based way to do it, I would be all in favor," the governor said.
From training camp to the playoffs -game action to fans and some historic photographs as well, find all our Bills photo-galleries here.
