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Lions scouting report: Can Bills reach Super Bowl?

Josh Allen kicked off the 2026 campaign with an explosive performance, propelling the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 triumph over the Houston Texans. In a back-and-forth contest featuring eight lead changes, including four in the final frame alone, the star signal-caller amassed 357 total yards and four touchdowns—passing for 334 yards and two scores alongside a pair of rushing touchdowns—to set a new mark on a critical fourth-quarter drive.

Defensive issues persisted under new coach Joe Brady just as they had under predecessor Sean McDermott, though Terrel Bernard provided a crucial fourth-quarter fumble recovery to help seal the outcome.

The victory sets up a quick turnaround for Buffalo as they host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in Week 2. Detroit enters the clash as road underdogs following a shaky opener against the New Orleans Saints, during which the Lions surrendered 410 passing yards to Tyler Shough.

With both franchises pursuing their first Super Bowl title, Detroit's vulnerable secondary faces an immediate challenge in slowing down Allen on just four days of preparation.