Photos: Snow sets stage for Bills-Falcons at Highmark Stadium
Buffalo Bills players and fans are greeted by a blanket of snow at Highmark Stadium as they gear up for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17 of NFL action on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park.
Bringing the heat
Bills fans stay warm before the game outside Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
Where's the field?
A grounds crew member uses a blower to clear snow from the field before the Bills game against the Atlanta Falcons at Highmark Stadium.
Leading the charge
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leads the team onto the field for warmups before the start of the game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Cleaning up
Crews worked to clear the snow from the field and sidelines.
Snowy scene
Snow falls as Bills fans tailgate outside Highmark Stadium.
Cold day, hot arm
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen warms up before the game.
Making room for football
Crews worked to clear the snow from the field and sidelines.
Salting the steps
Lisa Avramo puts down salt to melt the snow and ice in the stands.
Horsing around
The Erie County Sheriff Mounted Division patrols in the parking lot outside Highmark Stadium.
Careful steps
Bills fans look for their seats beneath the snow before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Highmark Stadium.
Acclimating to the snow
A grounds crew member uses a blower to clear snow from the field as players warm up before the game.
Searching for a seat
Fans look for their seats beneath the snow before the Bills game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Calibrating
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball during warmups.
Keeping it clean
A member of the ground crew clears snow from the field.
Gnome away from home
Bills fans enjoy tailgating before the game with the Falcons.
Wintry day
Bills fans enjoy tailgating before the game with the Falcons at Highmark Stadium.
Surveying the scene
Bills fans enjoy tailgating before the game.
Before the game can start
Crews worked to clear the snow from the field and sidelines.
Cozy in the car
Janet Rippel and Reyna Baker of Cuba stay warm in their tailgate at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
Huddle
Bills fans enjoy tailgating before the game with the Falcons at Highmark Stadium.
Vaxxed and ready for football
Staff screen vaccine status of fans as they arrive for the game.
In his Sunday best
David Hoffman of Burt is ready for the game.
Digging the weather
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs warms up before the game at Highmark Stadium.
Ferguson focused
Buffalo Bills long snapper Reid Ferguson (69) warms up before the game.
One Bills Drive
Bills fans arrive for the game at Highmark Stadium.
Feeding the fire
A fan throws a log on the fire while tailgating before the game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (Derek Gee / Buffalo News)
