Allen throws TD in Bills' 42-15 preseason rout over Broncos
— Six plays, covering 70 yards and capped with a touchdown, was all it took for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in his preseason debut to show he’s ready for the regular season.
National Football League
FINAL
Denver Broncos
15
Buffalo Bills
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| BUF | 7 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 42 |
Highmark Stadium (Old) · 69,900 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 26-21 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | W 28-24 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 30-16 | NFL |
| 10/15/26 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 17-14 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | W 23-17 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:55 15-42
Eric Saubert 1 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 2:05 9-42
Duke Johnson 8 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 6:17 9-35
Brandon McManus 55 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:02 6-35
Duke Johnson 2 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 0:13 6-28
O.J. Howard 7 Yd pass from Case Keenum (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 4:31 6-21
Zack Moss 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 9:39 6-14
Brandon McManus 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:25 3-14
Zack Moss 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 4:51 3-7
Gabriel Davis 28 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 8:15 3-0
Brandon McManus 33 Yd Field Goal
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BUF
1 play, -1 yard, 0:18 · End of Game
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DEN 0:18
16 plays, 64 yards, 7:50 · Downs
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BUF 8:08
4 plays, 25 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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DEN 10:55
12 plays, 84 yards, 6:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:55 15-42
Eric Saubert 1 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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BUF 2:05
8 plays, 73 yards, 4:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:05 9-42
Duke Johnson 8 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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DEN 6:17
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:17 9-35
Brandon McManus 55 Yd Field Goal
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BUF 9:02
10 plays, 80 yards, 5:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:02 6-35
Duke Johnson 2 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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DEN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:13 · End of Half
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BUF 0:13
10 plays, 80 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:13 6-28
O.J. Howard 7 Yd pass from Case Keenum (Tyler Bass Kick)
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DEN 2:42
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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BUF 4:31
9 plays, 78 yards, 5:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:31 6-21
Zack Moss 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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DEN 9:39
8 plays, 42 yards, 3:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:39 6-14
Brandon McManus 43 Yd Field Goal
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BUF 13:25
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:25 3-14
Zack Moss 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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DEN 2:52
5 plays, 3 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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BUF 4:51
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:51 3-7
Gabriel Davis 28 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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DEN 8:15
12 plays, 64 yards, 6:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:15 3-0
Brandon McManus 33 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
DEN
BUF
18
1st Downs
32
12
Passing 1st downs
18
3
Rushing 1st downs
14
3
1st downs from penalties
0
5-12
3rd down efficiency
2-3
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
60
Total Plays
56
274
Total Yards
510
4.6
Yards per Play
9.1
8
Total Drives
8
242
Passing
302
30/42
Comp/Att
26/29
5.6
Yards per pass
10.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-19
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
32
Rushing
208
17
Rushing Attempts
27
1.9
Yards per rush
7.7
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
5-5
3-20
Penalties
8-68
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:17
Possession
28:43
Injuries
Buffalo Bills
- Alec Anderson Questionable
- Dion Dawkins Questionable
- Tyrell Shavers Out
- Joshua Palmer Out
- Jordan Hancock Injured Reserve
Denver Broncos
- Jaylen Waddle Questionable
- Riley Moss Questionable
- Lil'Jordan Humphrey Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Out
- Sam Ehlinger Out
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