The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium on Thursday. Josh Allen accounts for five total touchdowns in the win, with three touchdown passes and two rushing touchdowns, as Buffalo celebrates the stadium opener with a combined offensive effort.
Multiple outlets describe Allen’s early impact, noting he quickly sets the tone in the Bills’ first drives. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff is also highlighted as producing effectively despite the loss. Coverage largely aligns on the final score and Allen’s stat line, while framing the moment differently—some outlets emphasize the Bills’ arrival at their new home, and others focus on the broader “TNF” takeaway angle or the win’s significance in Buffalo’s season start.
