Josh Allen didn’t need long to make himself at home at new Highmark Stadium.
Neither did Keon Coleman.
Allen sidestepped pressure and improvised before finding Coleman open in the middle of the end zone for the first touchdown in the history of the Buffalo Bills’ new $2.2 billion stadium.
The touchdown gave the Bills a 10-0 lead over the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason opener.
It was Allen’s first preseason action in more than two years. The touchdown was his final snap of the day.
Allen completed 6 of 8 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown on two drives.
The Bills scored on both.
Buffalo opened the game with a field goal before its defense forced Carolina to go three-and-out. Allen then drove the Bills down the field again and capped the possession by buying time before connecting with Coleman for the historic first touchdown.
Coleman finding the end zone was another encouraging sign for the third-year wide receiver. The Bills have been looking for Coleman to take a step forward after an inconsistent first two NFL seasons.
Allen also wasted little time showing off his newest weapon.
Wide receiver DJ Moore caught three passes for 61 yards on Allen’s first two possessions as the Bills’ new-look passing game moved the ball against Carolina.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Josh Allen, WR connect for first touchdown at new Bills stadium
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