Detroit
Lions
1-0
58
FINAL
26
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions defeated the Buffalo Bills 58-26 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Lions showcased their offensive prowess, proving they are a team to be reckoned with early in the year. With this victory, Detroit solidifies its position as a contender, while the Bills will need to regroup and reassess after a tough outing.
Jared Goff led the Lions with a stellar performance, throwing for 4 touchdowns and igniting the offense. Jahmyr Gibbs complemented the passing game with a strong ground attack, racking up 105 rushing yards. On the other side, Josh Allen put up impressive numbers for the Bills, throwing for 343 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Detroit's explosive offense.
The Lions' defense made critical plays, highlighted by Kerby Joseph's interception that shifted momentum in the game. Despite a strong individual effort from Terrel Bernard, who recorded 5 total tackles, the Bills struggled to contain the Lions' offensive onslaught. The turning point came in the second quarter when Goff connected for two quick touchdowns, pushing Detroit to a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 13 | 43% | 343 | 1 | 6 | 57.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 338 | 4 | 2 | 111.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 105 | 7.5 | 15 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 6 | 139 | 23.2 | 61 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 20 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 62 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 50 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 44 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | — | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 9 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 18 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 29 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 44 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

