NFL fans complain about unwatchable streaming of Bills-Lions game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Viewers of the Thursday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions on Amazon Prime Video faced significant streaming issues, including pixelation and buffering. Despite the on-field action, many fans expressed frustration over the broadcast quality, with one viewer likening it to an old video game. Criticism was widespread on social media, questioning whether streaming networks should maintain technical standards for major NFL broadcasts. The matchup featured notable performances, with Josh Allen contributing significantly to Buffalo's offensive efforts. The game's outcome was not reported as it was still ongoing.
- •Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions played on Amazon Prime Video
- •Many viewers reported pixelation and buffering during the game
- •Critics questioned streaming standards for NFL broadcasts
- •Josh Allen accounted for five touchdowns before the outcome was announced
- •Game still ongoing with no declared final score yet
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Everything Is So Pixelated,’ ‘Buffering the Whole Game’ — NFL Fans Erupt Over Amazon Prime’s ‘Unwatchable’ Bills-Lions Broadcast
"Thursday night’s Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions matchup had plenty of action, but some viewers were fighting a different battle from their couches.
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