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Josh Allen Christens Buffalo Bills’ New Stadium with 5-TD Outing in 41-31 Win over Detroit Lions

Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more as Buffalo scored on its first four possessions and improved to 2-0.

  • On Thursday, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 41-31 in the first regular-season game at New Highmark Stadium, with quarterback Josh Allen scoring five total touchdowns.
  • The $2.1 billion stadium opened last month, and Allen made history on the opening drive by scoring the venue's first-ever touchdown on a 1-yard run.
  • Buffalo outgained Detroit 446 to 355 total yards, with Allen throwing for 248 yards and running for 69, while running back James Cook added 134 rushing yards.
  • Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns, though Buffalo improved to 2-0 while Detroit fell to 1-1.
  • Next week, the Bills host New England on September 27, while the Lions return home to face the New York Jets on the same day.
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The Buffalo Bills play for the first time in their new stadium - and make the fans cheer early. The Detroit Lions have too little to oppose. A German even scores two touchdowns.

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Marshal Josh Allen looks at the offensive and the Buffalo Bills defeat the Detroit Lions 41-31 at the start of NFL Week 2.

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Detroit Free Press broke the news in Detroit, United States on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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