Things that stood out as Bills opened Highmark Stadium in style

With Highmark Stadium packed for a Thursday-night home opener, the Buffalo Bills started fast and looked in control against the Detroit Lions, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions and taking a 27-7 lead into the second half. But Detroit closed the gap to 27-17 and pulled momentum into the third quarter with 24 minutes left. Buffalo answered on its first possession after halftime. Quarterback Josh Allen capped a 15-play, 75-yard drive with his second rushing touchdown—also adding a 23-yard pass to Dalton Kincaid and third-and-1 QB sneaks—then ran for the score to push the lead to 34-17. Buffalo finished 41-31 for a 2-0 start, posting 34 first downs, 446 yards, and no turnovers. Coach Dan Campbell called the defensive output “not acceptable” due to injuries.