Allen shines as Bills beat Lions in new stadium

Josh Allen stars as the Buffalo Bills score six touchdowns to beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 in the new Highmark Stadium.

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Allen shines as Bills beat Lions in new stadium

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BBC Published 18 September 2026

Allen shines as Bills beat Lions in new stadium

Guardian Published 18 September 2026

Josh Allen shines again as Bills celebrate new home with slugfest victory over Lions

Detroit Lions 31-41 Buffalo Bills Bills QB throws three TDs and rushes for two Jared Goff excellent in defeat for Lions Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium, which has been dubbed “The House that Allen built.” Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores, and the Bills beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium. Conti…

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