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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Bills Mafia have kick-started their 2022 season in style with a glamorous victory over the reigning Super Bowl champions. The Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills cracked it open, posting 31-10 on the board by the end of the final whistle. However, the one that caught everyone’s attention was the cleats worn by the wide receiver Gabriel Davis.

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It was not just any other shoes. The cleats had customized designs of Peaky Blinders. One of the most popular and hit shows on Netflix portrays a crime gang and the aftermath of world war 1. Even before the game began, Davis flaunted his brand-new customized gears on social media.

And guess what, WR Stefon Diggs joined the league with a similar pair of shoes. However, more colorful in look. Per reports, these designs were made by MACHE; they had printed characters like Tommy Shelby, Alfie Solomons, and Arthur Shelby from the show.

Well, this was not the first time the players wore customized shoes on the field. It is a long-standing tradition in the NFL and is usually sported in Week 13 of the regular season. During this period, most of the teams and players wear such fancy cleats as part of the ‘My Cause, My Cleats’ initiative.

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This is usually carried out for a cause or a campaign for fundraising. Later on, these cleats are auctioned by the NFL, and thus money is raised in this regard. But it turns out Davis had decided to wear it in the first game itself.

Fans react to Gabriel Davis supporting the Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders happens to be one of the most popular and widely accepted shows by fans all around the world. However, no one could have imagined that a football player, especially a third-year wide receiver, would make such a unique choice. Fans were awed by looking at the stylish picture of Tom Hardy.

While there was another pair of customized shoes, too.

This user made predictions for Davis.

However, this user took a dig at Davis for his choice.

His fantasy points would take a hit said another user.

Not to mention, this user had a serious question for the WR!

However, this user derailed from the topic of discussion.

Well, It was one of the best cleats.

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Similarly, many fans joined to laud the WR.

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The ball was on the Bills’ court this time, and the reigning champions had to leave the field disappointed. Clearly, Allen and his offensive unit outplayed the Rams’ defense, and Stafford had to bow down a bit. Now all eyes are on their second face-off against the Titans.

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