Buffalo Bills Adopted Las Vegas Anthem for Victories
The Buffalo Bills began using a song by The Killers as their post-game victory anthem in December 2023.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Football
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As the Buffalo Bills prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders this week, the team brings a victory anthem tied directly to our city. The franchise adopted the 2003 hit Mr. Brightside by Las Vegas rock band The Killers following a suggestion from tight end Dalton Kincaid.
Why it matters
The song has become a permanent stadium fixture for the Bills following a positive crowd response during the team's 31-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Its presence highlights the reach of local music beyond the valley's borders.
The tradition began in December 2023 following a 31-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. This choice follows the team's historic 1987 adoption of the cover song Shout.
The players
Dalton Kincaid
Buffalo Bills tight end who suggested the team use the song Mr. Brightside as their victory anthem.
The Killers
Las Vegas rock band that released the 2003 song Mr. Brightside.
Brian Haberkorn
Director of game presentation for the Buffalo Bills who added the song to the playlist.
The details
Tight end Dalton Kincaid initiated the change while mic'd up during a game against the Cowboys, leading game presentation director Brian Haberkorn to add the 2003 track to the permanent playlist. The anthem joined an existing musical tradition that dates back to the use of the Benny the Butcher anthem released in 2021. The Bills organization opted for the song after observing favorable reactions from the crowd.
Timeline
1987: Buffalo Bills began using a cover of Shout.
2003: The Killers released the song Mr. Brightside.
2021: Bills Mafia Anthem by Benny the Butcher was released.
December 2023: Buffalo Bills began using Mr. Brightside as a victory anthem.
This week: The Buffalo Bills play against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Beyond the Strip
The adoption of Mr. Brightside repeats a cultural pattern established by the 1987 adoption of the cover song Shout by the Buffalo Bills. This latest musical choice marks a departure by grounding the team's victory ritual in a specific local band's catalogue.
Residents attending the game against the Raiders may hear the song played at the stadium should the Bills secure a victory. The track remains a staple of the team's post-game experience during the current season.
The takeaway
The Bills have made the 2003 track a signature of their winning efforts. Fans should watch for whether the anthem plays during this week's matchup against the Raiders.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wivb4.
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