Detroit
Lions
1-0
28
FINAL
45
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 45-28, solidifying their early-season momentum. With both teams looking to establish their presence in the 2026 season, the Bills showcased their offensive firepower while the Lions aimed for redemption after a tough loss.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for an impressive 392 yards and three touchdowns, consistently finding his rhythm against the Lions' defense. Dalton Kincaid emerged as his favorite target, racking up 247 receiving yards and proving to be a crucial weapon in the passing game. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs kept the Lions competitive with a standout performance on the ground, rushing for 213 yards.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with C.J. Gardner-Johnson leading the way with six tackles, while Kaleb Elarms-Orr contributed with a sack. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Terrel Bernard intercepted a pass, halting a Lions drive and allowing the Bills to extend their lead. This key defensive play underscored Buffalo's ability to capitalize on opportunities, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 15 | 392 | 3 | 2 | 111.8 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 27 | 14 | 219 | 1 | 3 | 51.8 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 20 | 213 | 10.7 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 247 | 41.2 | 2 | 93 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 1 | 72 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Rolder | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 36 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

