After a glorious 53 years, the Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills will host the New York Jets for their last home game at Highmark Stadium. This matchup against the Jets will be the perfect bookend for the Bills, as Buffalo’s first regular-season game at the venue was a 9-7 win over the Jets in 1973. However, ahead of this final regular-season matchup at Orchard Park, the Bills have asked their fans to help out with the snow shoveling, as their home venue is overflowing with snow.

“In anticipation of the upcoming snow removal and snow shoveling operation at Highmark Stadium this Saturday, January 3, 2026, the Buffalo Bills and ABM are asking anyone over the age of 18 years old interested in snow shoveling/removal to sign up now using the Google Docs link provided,” says the statement released by the Buffalo Bills.

According to the weather report by WGRZ, Orchard Park is expected to receive snow of about 10.5 inches, and hence, Highmark Stadium is filled with snow ahead of the January 5 game against the Jets. Further, the area is also facing a winter storm warning until 10 PM EST Friday.

With Buffalo facing such extreme weather every year, this is not the first time the organization has asked for fans to help shovel out of the venue, as they’ve done it several times over the years. Last season, the Bills requested fans for help before their December 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Similarly, the Bills Mafia was called for help before their playoff games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs in early 2024.

But for the Buffalo Bills fans, this would be the last time this tradition will take place at Highmark Stadium, with the organization deciding to move to a newer venue down the street, which will have a roof. Hence, remembering moments and memories like these, QB1 Josh Allen reflected on his time at Highmark Stadium.

Josh Allen reflects on his time at Highmark Stadium

Josh Allen has been the focal point of the Buffalo Bills’ recent success since making his debut in 2018. With the 29-year-old leading the offense, the Bills have made the playoffs seven out of the eight times while missing out on the postseason only in his rookie year. Further, Allen also helped Buffalo secure a strong hold on the AFC East title by winning the division for five straight years, until this season.

“Yeah, it means a lot,” Josh Allen said about his time at Highmark Stadium in his recent press conference. “I know we got the red helmets out. Those are going to be pretty cool. I’ve obviously seen them in the locker room, and they’re really sweet. A lot of good memories in the stadium. But looking forward to making new ones as well.”

Now, as Buffalo moves on from Highmark Stadium, the Bills Mafia would hope that the franchise manages to win its first Super Bowl at this new venue.