Buffalo Bills legend brings energy and his beard before start of playoff game

Former quarterback honored as Legend of the Game

Ryan Fitzpatrick on the Thursday Night Football Tonight set at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and his trademark beard were on full display Sunday night as the team's Legend of the Game before the team's NFL playoff game.

"It's cold," he yelled. "It's Buffalo weather. Let's go."

.@FitzMagic_14 is a national treasure.#BALvsBUF | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/8anfhFLI2b

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 19, 2025

Fitzpatrick went to the Bills as a free agent before the start of the 2009 season. In four seasons with Buffalo, he threw for 11,654 yards and 80 touchdown passes.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick drops back to pass as New York Jets outside linebacker Calvin Pace rushes and tight end Lee Smith blocks during the second half of a 2012 game at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bills beat the Jets 28-9. | Kevin Hoffman-Imagn Images

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