Memorable first games in active NFL stadiums: Giants-Cowboys thriller at Jerry World tops list

Highmark Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, opens for its first regular-season game Thursday against the Detroit Lions, marking a new chapter for a venue now nicknamed by its $2.2 billion price tag and bison statues outside. The article notes early skepticism around the debut: fans reported obstructed sightlines during the public unveiling, and during preseason the grounds crew had to replace sections of turf after players saw clumps coming up. Against that backdrop, the piece ranks “memorable first games” in active NFL stadiums and positions the Bills’ kickoff as an opportunity for positive momentum. It cites pandemic-era debuts for SoFi and Allegiant in 2020, when restricted attendance meant little atmosphere.