Josh Allen connects with Keon Coleman for first touchdown at Highmark Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
In the preseason opener on August 15, 2026, quarterback Josh Allen threw the first touchdown in the history of the new Highmark Stadium, hitting wide receiver Keon Coleman for a nine-yard score. The touchdown came as the Bills took a 10-0 lead against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter. Allen's performance included completing 6 of 8 passes for 111 yards across two series. Coleman, under scrutiny after a tough previous season, delivered a promising start to his third year in the NFL. The Bills will host their first regular-season game at the stadium on Thursday night in Week 2.
- •Bills scored first with a field goal before Allen's touchdown pass.
- •Allen's performance included three completions to DJ Moore for 61 yards.
- •Coleman's touchdown came during his second preseason game appearance.
- •Highmark Stadium is a new $2.2 billion venue for the Bills.
- •The Bills will play their first regular-season game at the stadium on August 17.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen hits Keon Coleman for first TD at new Highmark Stadium
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen, WR connect for first touchdown at new Bills stadium
"Wide receiver Keon Coleman came under fire at the end of the 2025 Bills season, but he got his 2026 season off on the right foot.
"Josh Allen completed 6 of 8 passes for 111 yards and threw the first touchdown at new Highmark Stadium to Keon Coleman.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:38 PMJosh Allen hits Keon Coleman for first TD at new Highmark Stadium
Wide receiver Keon Coleman came under fire at the end of the 2025 Bills season, but he got his 2026 season off on the right foot.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:31 PMJosh Allen, WR connect for first touchdown at new Bills stadium
Josh Allen completed 6 of 8 passes for 111 yards and threw the first touchdown at new Highmark Stadium to Keon Coleman.
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