Lions at Bills
Detroit Lions 35, Buffalo Bills 30 · 40 AND UP 2
Final Score
Lions 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Bills 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 1 XPJared Goff 365 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 54 yds rushingAmon-Ra St. Brown 178 yds receivingAidan Hutchinson 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 433 · 433Passing yards 365 · 325Rushing yards 68 · 108Completions 23/33 · 30/47Yards per carry 4.0 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 58d ago
In a thrilling matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-30, securing their second win of the season. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Lions who made the crucial plays when it mattered most.
Leading the charge for Detroit was quarterback Jared Goff, who threw for an impressive 365 yards and four touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Lions' dynamic offense. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was a standout target, racking up 178 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed on the ground with 54 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack and keeping the Bills' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Lions were anchored by Aidan Hutchinson, who recorded seven total tackles, helping to stifle Buffalo's offensive rhythm. Despite the Bills’ Ed Oliver registering two sacks, the turning point came in the fourth quarter when Goff connected with St. Brown for a critical touchdown, giving Detroit the lead they would not relinquish. The Lions' ability to execute in high-pressure situations ultimately sealed their victory in this tightly contested battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 23/33 | 70% | 365 | 4 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 30/47 | 64% | 325 | 3 | 0 | 105.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 11 | 54 | 4.9 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 9 | 178 | 19.8 | 130 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 80 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Skyler BellWR | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 72 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| DJ MooreWR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||||
| Joshua PalmerWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian IzienSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-HowardDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RodriguezWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi WingoDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe BachieWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 3/3 | 1 | 38 |