Lions at Bills
Buffalo Bills 70, Detroit Lions 41 · BYL
Final Score
Lions 41 5 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Bills 70 9 TD · 0 FG · 10 XPJosh Allen 603 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 33 yds rushingJames Cook III 214 yds receivingJordan Hancock 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 454 · 608Passing yards 419 · 573Rushing yards 35 · 35Completions 18/36 · 31/38Yards per carry 2.0 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions with a decisive 70-41 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they aimed to establish early momentum in the season, but it was the Bills who showcased their dominance throughout the contest.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who put on a masterclass performance with an astounding 603 passing yards and eight touchdown passes, pushing his team to a formidable offensive output. James Cook III was a notable target, racking up 214 receiving yards, further solidifying the Bills' aerial assault. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs struggled to find running room for Detroit, finishing with just 33 rushing yards, highlighting the disparity between the two offenses.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Jordan Hancock's two interceptions, which halted any momentum the Lions attempted to build. Bradley Chubb also contributed with 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Lions' quarterback. The turning point came early in the second half when Hancock's second interception led to another quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach and cementing Buffalo's dominance.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 18/36 | 50% | 446 | 5 | 4 | 95.3 |
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 31/38 | 82% | 603 | 8 | 1 | 147.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 6 | 154 | 25.7 | 36 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 51 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 18 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 8 | 214 | 26.8 | 88 | 3 | 58 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 11 | 146 | 13.3 | 62 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 9 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 19 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DeAndre HopkinsWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||
| Derrick BarnesWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RodriguezSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe BachieWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||
| Jordan HancockSS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe AndreessenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed OliverDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Kader KohouCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 2/2 | 1 | 57 |
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 0/1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman JrP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
