INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Buffalo Bills beat the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams 31-10 as the NFL season kicked off on Thursday night at Sofi Stadium.
After going into halftime tied at 10, the Bills — the Super Bowl favorite per Caesars Sportsbook — went full steam ahead in the second half, scoring touchdowns on three straight possessions, while forcing two punts and intercepting quarterback Matthew Stafford twice in the second half alone.
Despite two first half interceptions — one of which bounced off wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie — quarterback Josh Allen led the way, completing 26 of 33 passes (83.9%) for 297 yards and three touchdowns.
His completion percentage breaks the Bills' regular season record, previously set by Trent Edwards in 2008. Allen also was the team's leading rusher with nine carries for 57 yards and a score. Promising trend: The Bills defensive line looks strong, and Von Miller isn't showing any rust.