Josh Allen threw three touchdowns and ran for two more as the Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 41-31 on Thursday Night Football. The performance came in the Bills' home opener.
Jared Goff threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns for Detroit, per reporting on the game. However, multiple outlets characterized the Lions' defense as a significant weakness. One analysis noted that Detroit's defense is "in rough shape," while another described it as "abysmal."
With the victory, Bills head coach Joe Brady became the first in franchise history to win each of his first two games, according to reporting on the game.