What do you think about the Buffalo Bills playing some of their games in Toronto?

Question

Why does the team play their rival, the Miami Dolphins, in Toronto? Don't they know that all the people in Buffalo love going to that game?

Answer 1

I hate it, but I understand it.

As far as it being Miami this year, it makes sense. Under the current NFL alignment of divisions and conferences, all of our AFC east rivals will be featured up there once each and the other 2 games will be AFC opponents we play frequently. The reason for this is we only see each NFC opponent in Buffalo once every 8 seasons.

As far as San Fran not selling out...it already sold out. There's only single seats left for the Pats game at the end of the season but all the other 6 home games are sold out and have been for close to 2 months. There will be some released for sale after the preseason game on the 28th...these are tickets held for season ticket packages to be purchased..but for the time being, every home game, except the Pats, is sold out

Answer 2

From my understanding, there's a huge NHL following in Buffalo (I could be wrong though) so the Bills aren't that huge compared to others. Besides, the drive to Toronto is about 90 minutes away so most people would make the journey anyways.

I don't think the owners did this out of spite to the Buffalo population, but they have a bigger following north of the border than they do south, so it makes good business sense, and that's the NFL is I'm afraid!

Answer 3

The NFL is a business first.  If more money can be made in Canada, that is where they will play.

Pretty sad, but Buffalo is about the lowest market out there.  They have to outsource games to bring in revenue.

It is a fact of life - go where the money is.

I think it sucks, but as a business person myself, I agree with what they are doing...financially.  

Answer 4

No i heard a rumor that the market in buffalo is declining

soon the bills will be moving out, not to toronto but to probably san antonio or LA

I think they play in toronto to promote international interest

sorry bills fan

but i think the bills are declining

Answer 5

I think it is stupid...The one game that Buffalo is guaranteed to sellout is the Miami game.  The should of at least moved the 49ers game to Toronto (that game will not sellout in Buffalo).