Early MVP Campaign
Josh Allen builds early MVP case as Buffalo Bills start season two and zero.
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Allen’s five-touchdown performance included scoring passes to Joshua Palmer (43 yards), Dawson Knox (1 yard) and Dalton Kincaid (16 yards), while Keon Coleman caught six passes for 63 yards.
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Allen has opened the season with a 5:0 touchdown-to-interception ratio and four rushing touchdowns through two games; he also fumbled against Detroit, though Buffalo recovered it.
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Buffalo’s 2-0 start marks the franchise’s third consecutive season beginning with two victories.
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DJ Moore was taken to the locker room for X-rays after sustaining his shoulder injury and was ruled out after halftime; Coleman later helped fill the void with a key fourth-quarter third-down conversion.
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Allen’s Week 1 win over Houston came on the road, where he posted a 130.5 passer rating; he was the 2024 MVP before Russell Wilson renewed the case for him to win the award again in 2026.
Josh Allen is building an early MVP case as the Buffalo Bills stormed to a 2-0 start in 2026. After throwing four touchdown passes and rushing for two more against Houston in Week 1, Allen delivered an even more dominant performance Thursday night: five total touchdowns in a 41-31 victory over Detroit at the brand-new Highmark Stadium. CBS Sports reported Allen completed 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards with three passing touchdowns and zero interceptions, while adding 69 rushing yards and two more scores on the ground.
The performance was remarkable given Allen played through illness. Yahoo Sports noted he overcame flu-like symptoms to deliver the five-touchdown game, cementing his status as an MVP frontrunner. Former NFL quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Damien Harris have already identified Allen as a leading candidate for his second MVP award. The Bills will host the Los Angeles Chargers next as they look to extend their winning streak.
Allen Dominates Historic Stadium Debut
Josh Allen scored the first touchdown in Highmark Stadium history on Thursday night. The $2.1 billion facility, which officially opened last month, hosted its first regular-season game with the Bills offense generating 446 total yards. The Score reported Allen's five-touchdown game marked the 10th time he has recorded at least two passing and two rushing touchdowns in a single game — an NFL record.
Allen's impressive stat line included touchdown passes to Joshua Palmer (43 yards), Dawson Knox (1 yard), and Dalton Kincaid (16 yards). He also rushed for two scores. Buffalo Bills coverage highlighted how the special opener set a high bar for the franchise's future at the new venue.
Bills' Offense Adapts After Moore's Injury
Wide receiver DJ Moore left Thursday's game with a shoulder injury and did not return after halftime. The Score reported Moore was taken to the locker room for X-rays following the injury. His absence forced the Bills offense to lean heavily on other weapons. Keon Coleman stepped into a bigger role, catching six passes for 63 yards and delivering a crucial fourth-quarter third-down conversion that helped seal the victory.
Flawless Two-Game Start Sets High Bar
Allen opened the season with a pristine 5-to-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio through two games. In Week 1 against Houston on the road, he posted a 130.5 passer rating while throwing four touchdown passes and rushing for two more. CBS Sports noted his Week 2 performance against Detroit showed no regression, maintaining elite efficiency even while playing through illness.
The Bills' 2-0 start marks the franchise's third consecutive season opening with back-to-back victories. While Allen did fumble once against Detroit, Buffalo recovered the ball. His consistency early in 2026 has the MVP conversation firmly in focus before Week 3 arrives.
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