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8 stats from Bills' electric win: Josh Allen makes NFL history in new stadium

Josh Allen made NFL history, Joe Brady accomplished a Bills first and Buffalo scored 41 points in the first regular-season game at its new stadium.

8 stats from Bills' electric win: Josh Allen makes NFL history in new stadium

In a thrilling 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions at the new Highmark Stadium, the Buffalo Bills not only cemented Josh Allen's place in NFL history but also set several new franchise records. Allen made NFL history by becoming the first player in league history to record at least five passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns through the first two games of a season.

He also extended two NFL records, becoming the 10th player in career to achieve at least two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns in a single game, and the fourth to achieve the same feat in consecutive games.

Quarterback Josh Allen had an extraordinary season debut, throwing three touchdown passes, rushing for two more, and extending his streak of career games with at least two passing and two rushing touchdowns to a record 10. His second rushing touchdown of the night moved him into a tie for 18th in NFL history with Hall of Famer Jim Taylor in rushing touchdowns.

Head coach Joe Brady made NFL history by becoming the first Bills coach to start two consecutive games with a winning record. Buffalo's offensive firepower was on full display, scoring a franchise-record 77 points in their first two games at the new stadium. The Bills put the new Highmark Stadium into the record book by scoring at least 27 points in the first half, matching a mark set by the Dallas Cowboys in 1971.

Quarterback Josh Allen scored the first regular-season touchdown at the new stadium, and the Bills finished with a dominant 41-31 victory, proving that their new home is a perfect fit for their electrifying offense.

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