Buffalo Bills guarantee no blackout in Week 6
By Josh Sanchez
The Buffalo Bills were given a 24-hour extension to sell 5,000 non-premium tickets to their Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ralph Wilson Stadium, and it looks like they will be able to avoid the dreaded blackout in their local market.
Owner Ralph Wilson pledged to buy any unsold tickets to ensure that the game would not be blacked out and that fans would be able to catch the action on television.
“Mr. Wilson has generously guaranteed the purchase of the remaining tickets for this weekend’s game,” Bills President and CEO Russ Brandon said in a statement from the team. ”Through their energy and enthusiasm, our fans create an unparalleled home field advantage. It’s great to share that experience with the entire region.”
To help get rid of some of the tickets, the Bills have opened up a promotion that allows fans to buy the tickets for as little as $20, which will be used as a donation to charities focusing on breast cancer awareness.
The Bills have been a decent team to watch this season, but something tells me the decision to start Thad Lewis could have turned off some fans to wanting to watch the game.