Buffalo Bills players are ready to get back in action, but games, halftime, and tailgating are going to look at lot different as the team will be kicking off their season with an empty stadium.

The team announced Tuesday that fans will not be allowed at the first two home games.

For Mark Ebeling, game day is a big deal.

"You could do $5,000 to $20,000; if the Bills are winning, everyone wins in this whole area," said Ebeling, the owner of Danny's in Orchard Park.

When the Bills made the announcement Tuesday, Ebeling was worried not only for himself but for his staff.

"All of my employees of 18, 19 years, they have families, they have mortgages, they have payments, just like us our biggest thing is our real estate tax," he added.

Danny’s on Abbott Road is just one of many trying to figure out how to make up what they believe will be a big shortfall caused by an empty stadium. Meanwhile, Orchard Park Councilman Conor Flynn says he understands the frustrations but wants safety at the forefront of decisions.

"A lot of businesses count on this revenue from Bills [games.] I know that it's tough but I trust whoever is making these decisions," said Flynn.

While the Bills released a statement that says they will continue to work with local, state and NFL leaders to bring fans back safely, county leaders say until that happens tailgating isn't allowed either.

They say they understand people might still head out to some of the private lots surrounding the stadium.

They're reminding folks that everyone there must abide by social distancing guidelines. If lot owners are charging, they have to follow the COVID-19 rules set for other businesses.

As for Danny's....

"There has to be a plan for businesses, at least I would hope," Ebeling said.

For now it’s the first two home games — but it’s unclear if it will continue later into the season.