Detroit
Lions
1-0
42
FINAL
13
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Detroit Lions dominated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 42-13, showcasing their offensive firepower in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Lions' early-season momentum while leaving the Bills searching for answers as they face a tough road ahead.
Leading the charge for Detroit was Isaac TeSlaa, who lit up the field with 105 receiving yards, making crucial catches that propelled the Lions' scoring drives. Quarterback Jared Goff distributed the ball effectively, while Jahmyr Gibbs added 62 rushing yards to keep the chains moving and the defense on its heels. Although Josh Allen of the Bills threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, it was not enough to keep pace with Detroit's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Jack Campbell recording 1.5 sacks to pressure Allen throughout the game. D.J. Reed's interception marked a pivotal moment, halting a potential Buffalo scoring drive and further shifting momentum in favor of Detroit. The Lions' ability to stifle the Bills' offense ultimately proved decisive, allowing them to maintain control and secure a commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 190 | 1 | 1 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Kennedy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 39 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 29 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tom Kennedy | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | โ | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | -6 | -1.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

