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Lions, Bills recap: Defense obliterated by Josh Allen in 41-31 loss

Josh Allen powered Buffalo to a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions after dismantling their defense. The Thursday Night Football contest featured a pair of clubs entering with 1-0 records, as Detroit made the trip to play the initial regular-season NFL fixture hosted at the new Highmark Stadium.

Both squads had kicked off their 2026 campaigns on winning notes without appearing completely dominant. Prior to facing Detroit, the Bills had edged the Houston Texans by a 36-31 margin, a victory that saw Allen tally four touchdowns.