Detroit
Lions
1-0
35
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-34. With both teams looking to establish early dominance, the stakes were high, and the game did not disappoint, delivering nail-biting action until the final whistle.
Jared Goff showcased his prowess under center, throwing for four touchdowns and leading the Lions' offensive charge. Jahmyr Gibbs was a force on the ground, racking up 105 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams torched the Bills' secondary, finishing the day with an impressive 130 receiving yards. Together, they formed a dynamic trio that kept Buffalo's defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Detroit's defense played a pivotal role in sealing the victory, highlighted by Ameer Speed’s game-changing three interceptions. Tyleik Williams added significant pressure with two sacks, disrupting Buffalo's rhythm. The turning point came late in the game when Speed's third interception set up Goff's final touchdown pass, ultimately securing the Lions' hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 16 | 47% | 303 | 3 | 6 | 68.2 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 34 | 15 | 44% | 232 | 4 | 3 | 69.7 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 23 | 105 | 4.6 | 34 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 9 | 130 | 14.4 | 17 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 76 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 55 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 45 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 12 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameer Speed | FS | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

