Detroit
Lions
0-1
76
FINAL
27
Denver
Broncos
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions defeated the Denver Broncos 76-27 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Lions solidified their position as a formidable contender early in the season, showcasing their explosive offensive capabilities.
Leading the charge for Detroit was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for 334 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and poise in the pocket. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 221 rushing yards, while wide receiver Jameson Williams shone in the air with 244 receiving yards. This offensive trio was instrumental in establishing a significant lead, effectively overwhelming the Broncos' defense.
Detroit's defense also played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Stephen Griffin's two interceptions that halted Denver's momentum at critical moments. Christian Izien contributed with six total tackles, helping to stifle the Broncos' offensive efforts. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Griffin's first interception set the tone for a dominant Lions' performance, as they capitalized on turnovers and maintained relentless pressure throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 20 | 13 | 334 | 4 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Avery Johnson | QB | 31 | 12 | 283 | 2 | 3 | 54.3 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 14 | 5 | 124 | 1 | 5 | 52.9 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 13 | 221 | 17.0 | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 244 | 48.8 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 7 | 160 | 22.9 | 1 | 54 | 1 |
| Eric Singleton Jr. | WR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Peter Clarke | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Bacon | SAM | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvey Dyson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 55 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

