By Stephen T. Watson
News Staff Reporter
When the Indianapolis Colts' last-ditch Hail Mary pass fell harmlessly to the turf, sealing the Buffalo Bills' first playoff win in 25 years, fans at the outdoor viewing party on closed-off Chippewa Street downtown jumped up, screamed, cheered, high-fived, hugged and danced to the "Shout" song.
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