The Buffalo Bills open the 2015 season against the Indianapolis Colts at Ralph Wilson Stadium.Sunday's game marks the official beginning of the Rex Ryan era in Buffalo. The new Bills coach says he's built a team that will reach the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
The Bills also have a new starting quarterback in Tyrod Taylor, a four-year NFL veteran who has spent his career as a back-up in Baltimore.
Also making his first start for the Bills is running back LeSean McCoy, who arrives in Buffalo after a trade with Philadelphia. McCoy suffered a pre-season injury but declared himself ready to go.
"I've been through this thing before. I need to go out there, be mistake-free and play," McCoy said.
The Bills are honoring the 50th anniversary of the AFL championships in 1964 and '65. Players from those years are on hand for the celebration.
Fans entering the stadium at Gate 5 will be greeted by a life-like statue of the late Ralph C. Wilson, Junior. It was unveiled during a brief ceremony Saturday.
The bronze statue was placed in what's known as Founder's Plaza near the team store off Abbott Road. The statue features Wilson in sports jacket and tie, extending a hand to greet fans.
Wilson, who brought the Bills to Buffalo in 1960, died in March 2014 at the age of 95.