Some achievements do not hit you right away. They come back years later, unexpectedly, loaded with memories. For Buffalo Bills legend Andre Reed, that moment arrived on Thursday. A quiet look at the past turned emotional, reminding him just how deep his connection with Buffalo still runs.

Andre Reed shared a carousel post on Instagram filled with old game-day videos and moments from his long career. In the caption, he wrote, “Did I play the most games of all time @BuffaloBills at @highmark_stadium ???? Memories just now hitting me… 17 years dedicated to our team in that stadium.”

The words were short, but the feeling behind them was clear. Buffalo still lives in his heart.

Reed’s milestone came during the regular season in 1996, when he became one of the very few NFL players to reach 10,000 career receiving yards. His legacy also shows in his 121 games at Highmark Stadium, the most by any Bills player. Reed stands alone at the top, followed by Bruce Smith with 119 games and Jim Ritcher with 111. The post included game-day clips and moments with teammates, showcasing Reed’s 17 years of dedication to the team and the stadium that had become his second home.

The moment also sparked a fun exchange in the comments when Andre Reed tagged current Bills star Dion Dawkins and wrote, “u got the torch.”

Dawkins fired back with confidence, replying, “@andre_reed83 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 I think I’m at 139 😳😳😳😳.”

Reed was clearly caught off guard and responded, “@jerzeystar nooooo way,” showing his surprise.

Soon after, a fan jumped in to clear the air. The fan explained that while Dawkins has 167 career starts, only around 80 of those were played at Highmark Stadium. That detail made things clear: Andre Reed’s record for most games played at the stadium is still untouched, and Dawkins still has a long road ahead to match it.

The message was clear that the former Bills’ WR is not guarding his legacy. He is encouraging the next generation. His message to Dion Dawkins was simple: build your own path, but respect the history.

Andre Reed on how Buffalo winters gave the Bills a winning edge

Buffalo winters are not kind, but they helped shape a football mindset that few teams could match. For Andre Reed, the cold, the snow, and the chaos were never excuses; they were advantages. Years after retirement, the Bills legend still speaks with pride about what made playing in Buffalo so different and so powerful.

Reed recently appeared on The Bret Boone Podcast speaking about winter games.

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He said, “It was always a mental advantage for us… Teams coming from the West Coast had to come to Buffalo in the wintertime.” Reed explained how lake effect snow could hit suddenly, adding, “You could see it coming across the lake… lake effect snow is no joke.”

Reed made it clear that this was never just about the weather. It was about mindset. Visiting teams worried about footing and cold hands. Bills players felt ready. They grew up with it. They expected chaos and used it.

The fans played their part too. Shoveling snow became game-day pride, not work. People went back to their jobs, saying they helped clear the field.