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Thursday Night Football: Josh Allen accounts for five TDs in Bills' 41-31 win over Lions
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Key Points:
- Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions, throwing three touchdown passes and rushing for two more, marking his fourth career game with such stats—an NFL record.
- Allen completed 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards, connecting with Josh Palmer, Dawson Knox, and Dalton Kincaid for touchdowns, while also rushing for 69 yards on 14 carries.
- The Bills dominated offensively, outgaining the Lions 446 to 355, converting all five red zone attempts, and scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions.
- Detroit's Jared Goff threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns, reaching 40,000 career passing yards, but the Lions fell behind early and couldn't overcome Buffalo's strong start.
- Buffalo linebacker Greg Rousseau continued his defensive impact with two sacks and a forced fumble, contributing to the Bills' overall control of the game.
