Bills Beat Cardinals 34-28 in High-Scoring Affair
Buffalo Moves to 2-0, Arizona Drops to 0-2
Allen Throws for 3 TDs, Sanders Rushes for 100 Yards
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Arizona Cardinals 34-28 on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Bills improved to 2-0 on the season, while the Cardinals fell to 0-2.
Josh Allen led the Bills' offense, throwing for 3 touchdowns and 315 yards. He also rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown.
James Cook rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown for the Bills. Stefon Diggs led the receiving corps with 7 receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown.
Kyler Murray threw for 2 touchdowns and 284 yards for the Cardinals. He also rushed for 53 yards.
DeAndre Hopkins led the Cardinals' receiving corps with 6 receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown.
The Bills took an early lead in the game, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. The Cardinals responded with a touchdown of their own, but the Bills scored another touchdown to take a 14-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.
The Cardinals tied the game in the second quarter, but the Bills scored a touchdown just before halftime to take a 21-14 lead into the break.
The Bills extended their lead to 28-14 in the third quarter, but the Cardinals scored a touchdown to cut the lead to 28-21.
The Bills scored another touchdown in the fourth quarter to take a 34-21 lead. The Cardinals scored a touchdown late in the game, but it was not enough to overcome the Bills' lead.
The Bills' defense forced 3 turnovers in the game, including 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery.
The Bills will host the Miami Dolphins next week, while the Cardinals will travel to face the Los Angeles Rams.
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