Detroit
Lions
1-0
26
FINAL
19
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills 26-19, securing their first victory of the year. With both teams looking to gain momentum early in the season, this game held significant implications for their playoff aspirations.
Josh Allen showcased his skills for the Bills, throwing for 266 yards and two touchdowns, while Dalton Kincaid emerged as his favorite target, racking up 125 receiving yards. Isiah Pacheco led the Lions on the ground with 54 rushing yards, contributing crucial plays that kept the Lions competitive throughout the game.
While the offense shined, it was the Lions' defense that ultimately made the difference, with Starling Thomas V making a game-changing impact by snagging two interceptions. This pivotal defensive performance stifled the Bills' momentum at critical moments, allowing the Lions to hold off a late-game surge and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 266 | 2 | 3 | 72.5 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 26 | 20 | 77% | 199 | 1 | 1 | 94.8 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 17 | 54 | 3.2 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 22 | 2.2 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 125 | 17.9 | 38 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 32 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 8 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 37 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 50 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 54 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

