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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

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 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

Allen out of bounds

Allen out of bounds

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is forced out of bounds by New York Jets strong safety Bradley McDougald (30) 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

Moss scores a TD

Moss scores a TD

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) celebrates his touchdown against the Jets during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

James P. McCoy/Buffalo News

Bell contained

Bell contained

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) gets stopped 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

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

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

Singletary fights for yards

Singletary fights for yards

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) fights for extra yards against New York Jets defensive end Nathan Shepherd (97) during the second 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

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

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 wiggles free

Allen wiggles free

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) pulls away from the grip of New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) during the third quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Jets kick field goal

Jets kick field goal

New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (9) kicks a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News

Field goal good

Field goal good

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

Harry Scull Jr. / 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

Win for the books

Win for the books

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) celebrate their 27-17 victory over the New York Jets 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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