NFL fans are some of the most loyal fans in the world, and “Bills Mafia” may be the most passionate of them all. The contingent of Buffalo Bills fans is known for their eccentric ways of going about their fandom and have built themselves quite a reputation around the sports world for being some of the rowdiest fans in football.
The fan base is known for jumping through tables, braving the elements of upstate New York, and bringing unmatched energy to not only their stadium on game day but every road venue their beloved Bills play in on Sundays.
What is Bills Mafia? Let’s take a closer look at the wild fan base that supports the Buffalo Bills.
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What Is Bills Mafia?
“Bills Mafia” is a name you hear people use when referring to Bills fans.
The name was first used over a decade ago when a Bills fan named Del Reid replied to Adam Schefter on Twitter. After Reid, affectionately known as the “Godfather” of Bills Mafia, replied to the tweet, he and some of his other Bills fan friends found themselves blocked by Schefter on Twitter.
After a spat on Twitter, a separate group of people found out that they were all blocked by Schefter as well. Reid used the term “Bills Mafia” to describe those who got blocked, and a rabid fandom was born.
The Evolution of Bills Mafia
The fandom and the reputation of Bills Mafia has grown over the last 10 years, with their tailgates and gameday experiences being described as something you need to see to believe. Somewhere along the way, the element of smashing tailgate tables became a staple and rite of passage for the group. The moniker has taken on a life of its own since.
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What once started as a group of outcasts on ESPN Insider Adam Schefter’s social media, it has ignited a wild fan base that feels much more like folklore than reality.
The Bills Are Good – So Bills Mafia Is Even Better
The best time for a fan is when one’s team is winning, and right now is as good a time as ever to be a Bills fan. Buffalo is one of the best teams in the AFC, with talent all over its roster. Of course, the Bills are headlined by superstar quarterback Josh Allen.
Having meaningful games to play only adds to the rivalries and stakes of these contests, fueling the fan base to bring the crazy passion that Bills Mafia does.
If the Bills find themselves in a Super Bowl soon, expect Bills Mafia to travel in unprecedented numbers.