Josh Allen delivered a five-touchdown performance as the Buffalo Bills christened the new Highmark Stadium with a 41-31 Thursday night win over the Detroit Lions.
Bills take control in stadium opener
- Allen accounted for three touchdown passes and added two scores on the ground, powering Buffalo’s offense in its first game at the new venue.
- The Bills established a 27-10 halftime advantage, putting Detroit in an early hole.
- Jared Goff and the Lions struggled to find their footing, failing to score until roughly five minutes were left before halftime.
- Detroit mounted a late push, but Buffalo maintained enough separation to close out the 10-point victory.
Brady opens with another win
The result moved Joe Brady to 2-0 at the beginning of his tenure as Bills head coach, making him the first coach in franchise history to start his Buffalo career with victories in each of his first two games.
Allen’s all-around night gave the Bills a memorable opening at their new home, while the Lions were left to regroup after their slow start proved too costly.
