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Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Headline from East Idaho News, on the newest of 3 developments

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Forget the official name of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium. It’s Josh Allen’s house. The quarterback quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in t…

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  1. Lions vs Bills: Detroit falls to Buffalo in TNF showdown, 31-41

    Headline from Fox2 Detroit ·

  2. Fireworks, 2 anthems and a full house: Bills host Lions in 1st regular-season game at new stadium

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  3. Newest

    Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

    Headline from East Idaho News ·

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46 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC New York

    Winners, losers as Bills top Lions 41-31 on Thursday Night Football (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Sep 17, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs to score a touchdown against Buffalo Bills tight end Jackson Hawes (85) during the second half at New Highmark Stadium.

  2. MLive

    Bills vs. Lions: Prediction market analysis for Thursday night showdown (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    The Bills and Lions will square off in a potential Super Bowl preview in Western New York. Here's how it could play out and how Kalshi data assesses each team's probability of winning.

  3. AL.com

    Bills vs Lions predictions: NFL predictions prices for TNF (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Claim the Fanatics Markets promo code for up to $350 in FanCash through 14 day trade matches. Use the Fanatics Markets promo code for up to $350 for Bills vs Lions.

  4. AL.com

    Lions vs. Bills NFL prediction prices on Polymarket US: Which team is favored on TNF? (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    NFL fans are in for a doozy with tonight's must-see matchup between the Lions and Bills. The updated NFL prediction prices on Polymarket US show public opinion on the game winner, spread and over/under.

  5. AL.com

    Lions vs. Bills NFL prediction prices on ProphetX: Which markets are trending for Thursday Night Football (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The Bills-Lions game on Thursday Night Football should be a fun matchup for trading on ProphetX. Both teams are coming off high-scoring opening wins. The lofty total points market suggests a shootout.

  6. MLive

    Bills vs Lions: NFL predictions prices for Thursday Night Football (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Use the FanDuel Predicts promo code to trade on Bills vs. Lions on Thursday Night Football. Live prices, what to watch for, and bonus details.

  7. Fox2 Detroit

    Lions vs Bills: How to watch tonight's TNF showdown in Buffalo (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Is it too early for the game of the year? At the very least, Lions vs Bills qualifies at least as a must-watch battle tonight in prime-time.

  8. New York Post

    Lions vs. Bills prediction: Expect a scoring bonanza on ‘Thursday Night Football’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Expect fireworks when Buffalo and Detroit clash on "Thursday Night Football."

  9. MLive

    Best anytime TD scorer props for Lions vs. Bills on Thursday Night Football (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    The best Anytime TD Scorer bets for the Week 2 Thursday Night Football matchup between the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills feature high-value options targeting vulnerable pass defenses.

  10. MLive

    Best prop bets for Lions vs. Bills on Thursday Night Football: Check out this receiving prop (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    The Lions are headed on the road to take on the Bills on Thursday night. These are the best prop bets to consider for the Week 2 showdown.

  11. WLNS Lansing

    Detroit Lions to battle Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    WLNS Lansing's feed description

    After a week-one overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints, the Detroit Lions (1-0) will face the Buffalo Bills (1-0) at their new stadium in Orchard Park, New York, today, Sept. 17, at 8:15 p.m.

  12. Fox News

    Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills Thursday Night Football preview and betting odds for Week 2 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills host the Detroit Lions in a Thursday Night Football showdown after both teams survived dramatic Week 1 victories.

  13. Forbes

    How To Watch Lions vs. Bills And All Of The Week 2 NFL Primetime Games (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Lions visit the Bills to start off week 2's NFL primetime schedule. Where can audiences watch that game, plus Chiefs/Colts and Rams/Giants on TV?

  14. Deadline

    Lions Vs. Bills: How To Watch Season’s First NFL ‘Thursday Night Football’ Livestream Online & On TV (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season opens with the first Thursday Night Football game, a matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Buffalo Bills. The game is set to take place at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, where the Bills QB Josh Allen will face off against Lions QB Jared […]

  15. MLive

    Detroit Lions live updates and chat for today vs. the Buffalo Bills (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Follow along and join in the conversation as the Lions face the Bills Thursday night in Buffalo.

  16. AL.com

    Best prediction market promos for TNF Bills vs. Lions offer up to $1.6K in bonuses (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The top NFL prediction market promos for the Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills Thursday Night Football game include offers from platforms like Underdog, Polymarket, and ProphetX, totaling up to $1,600 in combined bonuses

  17. KAAL Rochester

    Fireworks, 2 anthems and a full house: Bills host Lions in 1st regular-season game at new stadium (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    The Buffalo Bills put on a show before hosting the Detroit Lions in their first regular season game at the team's new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium. There were fireworks. The performance of both U.S. and Canadian national anthems. And a packed house.

  18. KAAL Rochester

    Fireworks, 2 anthems and a full house: Bills beat Lions in 1st regular-season game at new stadium (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at the team's $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium. There were fireworks. The performance of both U.S. and Canadian national anthems. A packed house.

  19. WIVB Buffalo

    Bills host Lions in 1st regular-season game at new stadium (opens WIVB Buffalo)

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    WIVB Buffalo's feed description

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Fireworks. Two national anthems. A packed house. And Josh Allen's touchdown run. The Buffalo Bills even rolled out a new grass carpet in hosting the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game in their new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium on Thursday night.

  20. MLive

    Halftime analysis: Lions no match for Josh Allen and Bills (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    It’s hard to draw up a worse start than what the Detroit Lions opened Highmark Stadium with against the Buffalo Bills. They are in a a three-score hole entering the second half.

  21. Fox2 Detroit

    Lions vs Bills: Detroit struggles in the first half against Buffalo (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Thursday Night Football has the Lions taking on the Bills in a major showdown in Buffalo, New York. 1st Quarter, Lions vs Bills 0-0 The Lions are playing Buffalo at the Bills’ new Highmark Stadium in its inaugural game of the NFL Regular Season.

  22. Fox2 Detroit

    Lions vs Bills: Detroit falls to Buffalo in TNF showdown, 31-41 (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    The Detroit Lions have lost their Thursday Night Football showdown against the Buffalo Bills, 31-41. 1st Quarter, Lions vs Bills 0-0 The Lions are playing Buffalo at the Bills’ new Highmark Stadium in its inaugural game of the NFL Regular Season.

  23. New York Post

    Josh Allen christens new Bills stadium with historic start to season (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    It didn't take long for Josh Allen to christen the Bills’ new stadium.

  24. MLive

    Early struggles bury Detroit Lions against Bills for first loss of season (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    The Lions (1-1) lost, 41-24, to the Bills (2-0), heading back home licking their wounds. Buffalo converted nine-of-11 third-downs, not even needing a takeaway to run away on Thursday night.

  25. East Idaho News

    Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Forget the official name of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium. It’s Josh Allen’s house. The quarterback quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in t…

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