New Era Field, the Ralph, Rich Stadium, whichever you prefer, has long been the sacred ground for Bills Mafia.
Few fans of the Buffalo Bills would ever call it anything but the best game-day experience in NFL. Sure, most can recognize it’s not a modern-day mammoth of a stadium, but there’s something about it. The tailgating, the energy, it’s hard to replicate.
But apparently such circumstances were not held in very high-regard by some writers at The Athletic. Ranking NFL stadiums from first-to-worst overall, the Bills landed at No. 24 overall out of the current 31 venues in the league.
Perhaps the halftime spread of food or post-game chicken wings weren’t up to spat for these folks, but maybe we can level in one way with this crew: It’s hard to get the full experience in a press box. What brings Bills Mafia together? The tailgate outside the game, plus the unrelenting love for their team. Won’t be finding those things when your No.1 concern is (understandably) a deadline.
Despite some older and similar homes such as the Packers’ Lambeau Field and the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium finishing at fourth and fifth, respectively, the Bills’ home didn’t receive the same love. Overall, the Vikings’ home, U.S. Bank Stadium, edged out the Seahawks’ CenturyLink Field for the top spot.
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