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Josh Allen opens Bills' new stadium with 5 TDs in dominant 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 inaugural game at the new Highmark Stadium, accounting for five touchdowns—three passing and two rushing.
- Allen scored the first touchdown in the new stadium with a 1-yard rushing run, becoming the first quarterback since Kordell Stewart in 2001 to open a new primary home stadium with a rushing touchdown.
- Allen completed 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing 14 times for 69 yards and two scores, marking his fourth career game with at least three passing and two rushing touchdowns.
- The Bills' offense dominated, totaling 446 yards and converting 9 of 12 third downs, with James Cook contributing 135 rushing yards and a touchdown, despite facing heavy blitz pressure from the Lions.
- Buffalo's offensive balance and depth were highlighted by receiver Josh Palmer, who emphasized the collective danger posed by the team's running backs, tight ends, wide receivers, quarterback, and offensive line.
