BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Bills introduced fans to the new Highmark Stadium with a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday.
The first-ever touchdown at the new stadium came from none other than Josh Allen on a one-yard rush.
Allen did what he does best during the home opener, scoring three passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns on Thursday.
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Wide receiver DJ Moore exited the game during the second quarter. In an update shared after halftime, Moore was officially ruled out of the game due to a shoulder injury.
Buffalo Bills PR posted on social media that Moore had been taken into the locker room for X-rays.
Keon Coleman was able to pick up the slack for Moore as he picked up some big plays, including a key third-down conversion during the fourth quarter.
Allen finished 20 of 31 for 248 yards and added 72 yards rushing. James Cook had 134 yards rushing and put the game away with a 1-yard TD run with 2:50 left.
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Allen's two rushing TDs upped his career total to 83, moving him into a tie for 18th on the NFL list with Jim Taylor. He also picked up his 90th regular-season victory, becoming one of just four quarterbacks to reach that milestone through their first nine seasons.
After rallying from a 21-0 deficit to cut Buffalo's lead to 34-24, the Lions offense stalled midway through the fourth quarter. Backed up at their own 10, the Lions went three-and-out and forced to punt after Goff had two passes tipped by Deone Walker, and Gibbs was stopped for no gain.
The 2-0 Buffalo Bills will host the Los Angeles Chargers next Sunday at 1 p.m.
