Detroit
Lions
0-1
26
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 21d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeat the Detroit Lions 27-26, securing their first win of the season. With both teams eager to establish momentum early on, the stakes were high as they faced off in a tightly contested battle. Josh Allen led the charge for the Bills, throwing for 275 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. On the receiving end, Skyler Bell made significant contributions, racking up 92 yards to keep Buffalo's offense in rhythm. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs was a standout for the Lions, rushing for 91 yards and keeping his team competitive until the very end. Defensively, the Bills turned the tide with a strong performance that included Cole Bishop's eight total tackles and Ed Oliver's critical sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bills' defense held the Lions to a field goal, preserving their slim lead and ultimately sealing the victory. Despite a late-game push from Detroit, Buffalo's defensive resilience proved crucial in this nail-biter.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB402665%2752191.1
Jared GoffQB412459%2090161.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB14916.5490200
James Cook IIIHB13856.5371161
Ray DavisHB8243.0101160
Jared GoffQB4174.3—050
Jameson WilliamsWR166.0—060
Josh AllenQB760.9—050
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR133.04130
Dawson KnoxTE133.0—030
Skyler BellWR000.0—000
Keon ColemanWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Skyler BellWR59218.4441330
Khalil ShakirWR8739.1100110
Dalton KincaidTE55711.4121220
Jameson WilliamsWR6559.2130180
Isaac TeSlaaWR5499.8140150
Jahmyr GibbsHB6427.0230140
James Cook IIIHB23417.060280
Sam LaPortaTE3299.7100150
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR22311.570120
Keon ColemanWR3124.03062
Dawson KnoxTE11111.070111
Tyler ConklinTE11010.020100
Ray DavisHB2-4-2.0—000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0030
Matt PraterK44247