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The Bills took the ball to open their new stadium. Then they took over | Opinion

1 billion Highmark Stadium with a 41-31 victory against the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. The team previously utilized the venue for a pair of preseason contests and three training sessions, and groundskeepers completely resodded the natural grass surface leading into the contest following recent wear.

Josh Allen marked the opening of the venue by keeping the football on a one-yard plunge during the opening quarter to claim the building's inaugural touchdown. First-year head coach Joe Brady commended the electric atmosphere of the crowd, while offensive lineman Dion Dawkins highlighted the squad's dominant scoring display.