ALBANY, N.Y. — In a Friday press conference, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that he personally bets that both the Buffalo Bills will make the playoffs and that New York won't shut down, because he says he would never bet against New Yorkers.
He believes the shutdown is in the hands of New Yorkers.
A live Bills game might be too. It all depends on the COVID-19 rates locally.
Cuomo says he is still looking into allowing fans into the stadium for a potential Bills playoff game.
The Bills could make the playoffs if a variety of things happen, particularly if they win their game against the Denver Broncos this weekend. It would be the first time that the Bills have clinched an AFC East title in 25 years.
The governor says Bills fans being able to sit in Bills Stadium all depends on where the area is in terms of COVID-19 rates.
The decision, ultimately, will be that of Dr. Howard Zucker, the New York State Commissioner of Health.
Cuomo added said that he "would love nothing more on a personal level" than for Buffalonians to be able to experience this moment. He says he's going to communicate that if there is any way to figure out this situation, then they will figure it out.
Del Reid, the cofounder of the fan base, known as Bills Mafia said no matter if fans are allowed in the stadium or not Bills fans have a lot to celebrate this season.
"No matter what happens, no matter how it ends, we have earned the excitement and fun this season has brought, we earned it, we deserve it," he said.