Josh Allen snagged his 19th AFC Offensive Player of the Week award, and if you think that number is wild, check out what he did to earn it. The dude was absolutely vintage in the Bills’ first regular season game at the new Highmark Stadium, putting on a clinic that left the Lions scrambling. This isn’t a regular season award; it’s a statement about where this guy is already at this year.
Allen Goes Full Vintage Mode Against the Lions
Seriously, Allen was on another level in that 41-31 win against the Lions. He was slinging it, connecting on 20 of his 31 passes for 248 yards and three passing touchdowns. Three! But you know Allen isn’t just a pocket passer. He went full beast mode on the ground too, carrying the ball 14 times for 69 yards and punching in two rushing touchdowns. Think about that: three passing TDs *and* two rushing TDs in one game. That’s ridiculous.
An NFL Record Already Falling
Here’s where it gets even crazier: that performance marked Allen’s NFL-record fourth game with at least three touchdown passes and two touchdown runs. FOURTH GAME! And it’s only September 23, 2026. This isn’t a fluke either. He kicked off Week 1 with two touchdown passes and two touchdown runs. His play so far this season definitely suggests that 19th award is just a warm-up. This guy is straight up dominant right out of the gate.
What This Early Surge Means
Look, it’s early in the season, but when a guy is putting up NFL records and racking up Player of the Week awards like candy, you gotta pay attention. Allen’s already showing he’s dialed in, delivering those huge, dual-threat performances we know he’s capable of. With his Week 1 performance being just as stacked, it feels like this guy is on a mission to make that “19” climb even higher. The league is officially on notice for what Allen is bringing this year.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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