Josh Allen throws five touchdowns as Bills defeat Lions in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium on Thursday Night Football. Allen threw for three touchdowns and rushed for two, marking his second consecutive strong performance this season, totaling nine touchdowns with no turnovers., former NFL star Richard Sherman revealed that Allen was experiencing flu-like symptoms leading up to the game. Despite the illness, Allen's performance solidifies his position in the early NFL MVP race. The Bills will host the Los Angeles Chargers in their next game, continuing their home stand.
- •Bills score 41 points against Lions in Week 2 matchup
- •Josh Allen records five total touchdowns, including three passing
- •Allen claims he was simply focused on helping the team win
- •Next game for the Bills is against the Chargers in Week 3
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen ‘flu’ reveal makes epic 5 TD performance even more legendary
"It may only be Week 2, but Josh Allen's "flu game" puts the Buffalo Bills quarterback at the top of the NFL MVP race.
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