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Bills Face Chiefs Thanksgiving, Denver Christmas in 19,734-Mile Schedule

5/21/2026

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Summary

Bills Travel Marathon

The Buffalo Bills will travel 19,734 miles in 2026, ranking 13th-most among NFL teams.
They will host the Chiefs on Thanksgiving and play Denver on Christmas Day.
Highmark Stadium’s first regular-season game is Thursday Night Football versus the Detroit Lions in Week 2.
The schedule spans five weekdays, featuring Thursday Night, Saturday primetime, and two Monday Night road games, plus a four-game away stretch from Weeks 13-17.

Summary

NFL Ticket Deals

Chicago Bears’ cheapest home ticket is $114 for Oct. 11 vs. Atlanta.
Arizona Cardinals’ lowest home ticket costs $44 for Dec. 20 vs. New York.
Detroit Lions’ most affordable home ticket is $87 for Dec. 6 vs. Atlanta.
Denver Broncos’ lowest home ticket price is $122 for Dec. 6 vs. Miami.
Houston Texans’ budget-friendly home ticket costs $84 for Nov. 19 vs. Indianapolis.

History

Historical Context

In 1970 the AFL merged with the NFL, creating a 26-team league split into AFC and NFC with 13 clubs each after the Colts, Browns and Steelers switched conferences. The merger secured a national TV contract and a 14-game schedule, a model later echoed in the 2026 Buffalo Bills’ 19,734-mile, multi-day slate.

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Bills Travel Marathon

The Buffalo Bills will travel 19,734 miles in 2026, ranking 13th-most among NFL teams.
They will host the Chiefs on Thanksgiving and play Denver on Christmas Day.
Highmark Stadium’s first regular-season game is Thursday Night Football versus the Detroit Lions in Week 2.
The schedule spans five weekdays, featuring Thursday Night, Saturday primetime, and two Monday Night road games, plus a four-game away stretch from Weeks 13-17.

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