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Josh Allen makes early MVP case in Bills’ win over Lions
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Key Points:
- Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in the opening game at Highmark Stadium, improving the Bills' record to 2-0 for the season.
- Allen delivered an outstanding performance, completing 20-of-31 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns, adding 69 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, and remaining interception-free.
- In Week 1, Allen also excelled against the Houston Texans' strong defense, throwing for 334 yards and two touchdowns, plus two rushing touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities.
- For the season so far, Allen has a 66.7% completion rate with five passing touchdowns, zero interceptions, four rushing touchdowns, and an impressive 10.4 Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt, surpassing his previous MVP season stats.
- While Allen's early-season MVP case is strong, other contenders like Lamar Jackson have also made compelling starts, but Allen's combination of performance and historical context places him among the league's elite quarterbacks early in the year.
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