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Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: How to watch and final thoughts for Week 1

By Michael Koonce

Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds makes a tackle on Steelers Benny Snell Jr.Jg 121320 Bills 19
Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds makes a tackle on Steelers Benny Snell Jr.Jg 121320 Bills 19 /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 13: A general view of Bills Stadium before a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 13, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

The impact of BillsMafia in a maximum capacity stadium

It’s been awhile since the Bills have suited up at home in front of a maximum capacity stadium. The home crowd should present a bevy of challenges for the visiting team.

In the preseason, BillsMafia caused a ruckus against the Green Bay Packers, which led to a delay-of-game penalty against quarterback Jordan Love. Similarly, in the 2020 postseason, Bills fans generated ear-piercing volume for opposing teams, with a quarter of the fans, also causing pre-snap fouls.

Viewers of this game should expect a deafening atmosphere on Sunday while the Bills are on defense, which may have an impact on the outcome. With the boisterous crowd expected in attendance, it’ll be intriguing to see how well Buffalo’s defense is able to communicate.

Likewise, the Steelers will be charged with moving the ball on offense against the 12th-man. Teams feed off the intensity that their home audience brings, and Sunday should present more of the same.

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