ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The likely end of an era has arrived.
After 53 seasons, it's time to say goodbye to a stadium that has seen several name changes, postseason success, a historic drought and franchise-defending teams. The first game of the regular season at what was then Rich Stadium, now known as Highmark Stadium, featured Buffalo Bills against New York Jetsand the latter will play again against the Jets at 4:25 pm ET (CBS).
The Bills, ranked seventh in the AFC, could move up to fifth or sixth after Week 18, giving them a slim chance of making the AFC Championship Game if their top seed fails in the playoffs. Barring that unlikely scenario, this will be the last game at Highmark Stadium (or what locals affectionately call “Wreck-It Ralph”) before the team moves across the street to the new Highmark Stadium next season.
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