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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills receiver Stevie Johnson has a bone to pick with the NFL schedule maker. With temperatures dropping and snow piling up outside the teams facility, Johnson wondered who had the bright idea to have Buffalo (4-7) "host" the warm-weather Atlanta Falcons (2-9) inside the climate-controlled confines of Torontos Rogers Centre on Sunday. "Yeah, they must have fixed the schedule or something out there in Atlanta. Its supposed to be out here at the Ralph," Johnson said Wednesday, referring to the Bills home, Ralph Wilson Stadium. "Who put the schedule together to have them come to Toronto?" Johnson and his teammates are finding themselves at a sudden disadvantage as Buffalo prepares for its annual trip north of the border to resume the "Bills in Toronto" series, which was first established in 2008 and renewed for another five years in January. The Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Bills come off their bye week still on the fringes of the AFC post-season hunt. Theyre 3-3 at Orchard Park, including a decisive 37-14 win over the New York Jets on Nov. 17. "It is what it is," Johnson said. "We cant really make excuses for it. We cant complain about it. We just got to go out and try to handle business." An added wrinkle to the game is news that Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment -- the company that controls the Leafs and NBA Raptors -- has aligned itself with New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi to make a push to bring an NFL franchise to Toronto. One logical option would be the Bills. In establishing the series, the Bills turned to their neighbours to the north in a bid to expand their region. The deal provides the Bills a much-needed boost to their small-market franchises revenue base by essentially leasing out a home game to Canadian communications giant, Rogers Communications. What the Bills lose, however, is a distinct late-season edge they would normally get playing in the cold and blustery conditions in Buffalo. "Yeah, wed love to get them outside in the elements. That would definitely be an advantage," centre Eric Wood said. "But this is a deal weve got to embrace. Its important to our franchise. You cant go up there with a bad attitude." Like it or not, the Bills are resigned to knowing they have no choice when it comes to making the two-hour trek to Canadas largest city and financial capital. Its a metropolis of more than 5 million residents, where the NHLs Maple Leafs dominate the sports pages, and a place better known these days for Mayor Rob Fords various attention-grabbing troubles. Wood drew headlines of his own last year after Buffalos 50-17 loss to Seattle at Toronto. Unable to make the trip because of a sprained right knee, Wood grew frustrated watching on TV and seeing the lack of support the Bills got from the crowd. He called it "a joke," and added: "Those non-Bills fans that go to the game are just cheering for plays as opposed to cheering for a team. And that kills you." Wood was in a more diplomatic mood this week when reminded of his comments. "It was a heat of the moment-type deal," he said. "I was excited about the opportunity to go up there and hopefully get a win. And Im approaching it the same way this year." Getting a win would be a start. The Bills are 1-4 in regular-season games at Toronto, with their lone win a 23-0 victory over Washington in 2011. The series opened with a dud, when Buffalo managed just 163 yards offence in a 16-3 loss to Miami. Turnout has been an issue in part because of expensive ticket prices and the perennial struggles of a Bills team thats not made the playoffs since 1999. Though the first four games were listed as sellouts, Rogers acknowledged the count included thousands of freebies. And those fans that do show up represent the mixed loyalties Canadians have toward the NFL. Though a majority of fans attending games wear Bills jerseys, its not uncommon to spot others wearing a wide range of colours -- from the Cowboys, to 49ers, and even the CFL Argonauts. First-year Bills coach Doug Marrone said its up to his team to generate an edge. "In order to create that advantage, you have to go up there and play well," Marrone said. "I think we do have some fans in Toronto. And I think if we play well, well create more fans." Martin St. Louis Jersey . This week, they discuss the NCAAs revenue sharing, Don Zimmer, soccer language and Super Bowl 50. Custom Tampa Bay Lightning Jerseys . 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Wanes side will be competing in the showpiece event at Old Trafford for the fourth straight year after defeating Hull FC 28-18 on Friday.But the last two seasons have ended with painful defeats to St Helens and Leeds Rhinos and Wigan have not lifted the trophy since defeating Warrington 30-16 in 2013. Wane told Sky Sports News HQ: All my players are pumped. They are all ready. We will train well this week. We had a great win last Friday and hopefully we can another one this Saturday.It is our fourth time here and we have only got one ring. There is only one way to go out of here and that is with the cup on the front seat of your coach. Tony Smith has stressed the importance of composure as his Warrington side gets set to face Wigan in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford It is a big one for us. I know it is a big challenge. Warrington are a very, very well-coached team with some very good athletes but we are finding a way to win at the moment.We have got a great spirit within the club and the lads are ready for a big game.Wigan head into the game with at least five first-team players with Sam Tomkins, Dominic Manfredi, Tony Clubb, Joel Tomkins and Michael McIlorum all sidelined through injury. Wigans Sam Tomkins.dddddddddddd Despite the extensive injury list, Wane remains confident his depleted squad have what it takes to beat Warrington and the lifelong Manchester United fan cannot wait to lead his team out at Old Trafford for a fourth straight year.It is the best feeling in the world, Wane said. There is no feeling like it. It is why you coach. I want to pit my team against a team as good as Warrington and a coach as good as Tony and say we have won. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. To do that with so many young Wigan lads in my team will be fantastic. It is the first time for a few of our players and that will make it all the more special.To do it without people like Sam [Tomkins], Joel [Tomkins] and Mickey [McIlorum] and some big, big names in our team would be really special for us. Wigan Warriors skipper Sean OLoughlin is touch and go to play on Saturday Captain Sean OLoughlin, who tore a calf muscle in the warm-up to their home game against Catalans Dragons a fortnight ago, has a chance of playing if he can pass a fitness test before he names his 19-man squad on Thursday.Wane says OLoughlin, who has not played for six weeks, is currently using an anti-gravity treadmill to work his way back from his injury. Hes very doubtful but Ill have a look at him this week, Wane said. Im not going to leave it until the last minute, if Im not happy, then hell be out.Hes running but its only on AlterG and I need to be convinced that hes bang on before Ill pick him. Hes touch and go but, if theres any risk, I wont do it, Im happy with the team Ive got.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! 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