Buccaneers vs. Bills: Everything You Need To Know

TAMPA, FL – During the same week the City of Tampa was awarded the Super Bowl for the fifth time, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face off against the team most famous for losing the big game four years in a row.

The Bucs will head to Buffalo to take on the Bills this weekend. The Buccaneers are coming off another disappointing west coast performance after their 38-33 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 15.

The Bucs could not overcome a 24-0 halftime deficit and the loss of starting quarterback Jameis Winston with a shoulder injury in the second quarter. Tampa Bay did get a bit of a lift with the play of backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who lead the team to three of its four fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the news that Winston’s injury was not as bad as initially feared.

The Bills are coming out of their bye week, but also had a disappointing loss in their last contest. The Cincinnati Bengals surprised Buffalo 20-16 on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Here’s everything you need to know for the Buccaneers vs. Bills Week 7 matchup:

Kickoff: Sunday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. Eastern

TV, Radio and Online: FOX, NFL Sunday Ticket, Buccaneers Radio Network, Buccaneers.com

Point Spread: As of Wednesday evening, only three sports books on Oddsshark.com officially have a line on the Buccaneers vs. Bills game, all of which have the Bills favored by 3. More books may post lines closer to the game as it becomes clear who will start at quarterback for the Bucs.

Records and Standings: The Bucs enter the week in fourth place in the NFC South with a 2-3 record (0-0 division). The Bills enter Week 7 in a second-place tie with the Miami Dolphins with a 3-2 record (1-0 division).

Location: The game will take place at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York.

Tickets: Standard tickets and Verified Resale Tickets are available from $65 at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/805905.

Directions and Parking: Directions and parking maps and information are available at http://www.buffalobills.com/stadium/directions.html.

Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted at New Era Field. For more information, visit http://www.buffalobills.com/stadium/stadium-tailgating.html.

Clear Bag Policy: The following bags are permitted into New Era Field:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVS and do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches
• This is the size of a 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags
• All bags are subject to search upon entry and are subject to additional searches within the stadium
• All items left unattended outside the gates will be disposed
• Approved bags must be carried when approaching the lines prior to entry
• Prohibited bags include coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage, seat cushions, computer bags and camera bags

Prohibited items: The following items are prohibited in New Era Field:

• Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances
• Animals, except for service animals
• Bags, camera bags, backpacks, any bag larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches
• Battery operated clothing (socks, jackets, etc.)
• Beach balls, footballs, balls, inflatable devices (balloons)
• Bottles, cans, Thermoses and other beverage containers
• Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches
• Clothing or material with profane language or obscene graphics
• Drones, Unmanned Aircraft Devices
• Fireworks
• Headwear or clothing that may impede the view of guests
• Laptop computers, radios
• Laser pointers or noisemakers
• Promotional materials not approved by the Bills
• Seat cousins larger than 15 inches by 15 inches or that contain armrests, zippers, pockets, flaps or metal backs
• Selfie sticks, sticks or poles
• Strollers
• Tobacco products, including cigarettes/e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, lighters, matches
• Umbrellas
• Video cameras, monopods and tripods
• Weapons (knives, boxcutters, firearms)
• Any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate

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