September 24, 2017
New Era Field – Buffalo, New York
My Brother Dana (left), Nephew Tanner (bottom left), Uncle Dave (top left)
Brother-In-Law Keith (middle right) and Dad Jim (right)
Pregame Thoughts
Prediction: Broncos win by 7
Results
Final Score: Bills 26, Broncos 16
My Record: 2-3
Broncos played bad. I picked bad. I am now below .500, that’s really it on that.
The Game
The Buffalo Bills defense shut down the Denver Broncos and Trevor Siemian. Give credit to Tyrod Taylor for making some key plays down the stretch. He finished 20 out of 26 passing for 213 yards and two touchdowns.
The game changer was when Von Miller pretended to offer a hand to help Tyrod Taylor up, but then pulled it away. The two laughed about it, but the referee threw the flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. Instead of the Broncos getting the ball back down 7, the Bills capped off an 8 minute drive with a field goal to seal the victory.
The Stadium
Overall Rating: B
Besides tailgating, there isn’t much to do around New Era Field or in Buffalo in general. The stadium had some good live music and is easy to walk around. Lots of fan sections to hang out in at half time or if you need a break from the sun (or snow in the winter time). Overall good stadium besides the location I guess.
Love, Hate, Shout Out
Love: The Sun. Usually in Buffalo at this time of year, you need layers. I was expecting a cool fall day, but it was really hot. I guess I can thank everyone on Earth for extending summer with our carbon footprint. Way to go I guess?
Hate: Referees getting too involved in the game. The unsportsmanlike conduct penalty should have never been called. I partially blame the NFL for trying to control the game too much and training the refs to be trigger happy with flags. Both players laughed, the offense was leaving the field. Come on man!
Shout Out: My Uncle Dave. For knowing the trick of avoiding lots of people and traffic. See below in the tips section for details.
Fan Tips
Go to nearby Niagara Falls if you are coming in from out of town and are staying longer than a night.
Park at Erie Community College. We saved at least 40 minutes sitting in traffic and some money. The parking lot is only 10 minutes from New Era Field.