Orchard Park, NY (WBEN) For years Bills fans who can't or won't buy a ticket have been waiting for 1 o'clock Thursday to see if the game will sell out and be on TV. That many are now watching the Bills to see what they do with a modified version of that old rule.

“This is a game-changer for football enthusiasts in Buffalo and across the nation,” said Congressman Brian Higgins.   “Fans let their voices be heard and they certainly deserve this victory.  “The momentum began when FCC Commissioners suggested the 36-year old rule deserved a ‘fresh look,’ grabbing the attention of the NFL.  But it was the loyal and enthusiastic football followers who really drove this down the field.” 
 
“When the FCC had its comment period, Buffalo was by far and away the largest market to write into the FCC to express their opinion that the blackout rule should be changed,” said Matt Sabuda, President of the Buffalo Fan Alliance.  “I give the NFL a ton of credit for doing it so quickly.  They listened to fans, they recognized it, and to change in a period of less than a year is remarkable”
 
We don't know what the Bills will do yet, but Higgins is hopeful. "Let's see what happens," says Higgins. "I think the BIlls will do the right thing for the community and for the franchise."