Week 2 of NFL season kicks off with home opener for Buffalo Bills in new stadium

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Week 2 of NFL season kicks off with home opener for Buffalo Bills in new stadium. (2026, September 18). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/week-2-of-nfl-season-kicks-off-with-home-opener-for-buffalo-bills-in-new-stadium/

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The Buffalo Bills are hosting their first home game of the NFL season this Thursday night at their newly built stadium. CBS Sports NFL analyst Mike Renner provides commentary on the event.

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bet365 Sportsbook is offering new users a promotion where betting $10 on the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup between the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills can earn them $365 in bonus bets, regardless of whether their initial bet wins or loses. This offer is available only to users located in states where online sports betting is legal, such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, West Virginia, and Michigan.

The game features high-scoring offenses from both teams: the Bills with quarterback Josh Allen leading them after a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in their last meeting, and the Lions looking to rebound following an overtime loss to the Saints. The Bills are favored by 4.5 points, with a total point spread of 53.5 points.

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These promotions aim to attract new users and enhance user engagement ahead of the highly anticipated game, which marks the grand opening of Highmark Stadium for the Bills. Users must sign up and use specific promo codes like "FOXNEWS" for Betr to claim their bonuses.

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