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Gallery: Thousands of fans greet Bills at airport after winning AFC East title

  • James P. McCoy/Buffalo News
  • Dec 20, 2020
  • Dec 20, 2020 Updated Sep 21, 2023

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition, on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020.

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) takes pictures of the fans from behind a fence while getting off the plane. The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

Thousands of adoring fans greeted the Bills at the airport after winning the AFC East title

The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airport in what has become something of a new tradition.

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

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