Detroit
Lions
0-0-1
35
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive Week 2 showdown, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 35-14 victory, marking a significant early-season win. The Lions showcased their offensive prowess, while the Bills struggled to keep pace, making this matchup a crucial moment for both teams as they look to establish their identities for the season ahead.
D'Andre Swift was the standout performer, racking up an astounding 304 rushing yards, dominating the ground game and keeping the Bills' defense on their heels. Marvin Jones Jr. contributed with a touchdown pass, adding to the Lions' offensive firepower, while Josh Allen led the Bills with 222 passing yards, but ultimately could not find the end zone effectively against a tough Detroit defense.
On the defensive side, the Lions made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jahlani Tavai led the team with four total tackles, while Tracy Walker's interception proved pivotal, halting a potential scoring drive for Buffalo. With Jason Pierre-Paul applying pressure throughout the game, the Lions' defense consistently disrupted the Bills' rhythm, solidifying their control and setting the stage for a decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 7 | 50% | 222 | 1 | 4 | 80.0 |
| Marvin Jones Jr | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 58 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 10 | 4 | 40% | 35 | 0 | 0 | 49.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 19 | 304 | 16.0 | 35 | 4 | 82 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones | HB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | โ | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Danny Amendola | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 36 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Tyler Kroft | TE | 1 | 62 | 62.0 | 35 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Danny Amendola | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 32 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| John Brown | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 28 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Jones Jr | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Harris | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tracy Walker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Jones | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Moore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Poyer | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adrian Amos | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond Trufant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Klein | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pierre-Paul | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Okudah | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Hughes | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jashon Cornell | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Shelton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

