Detroit
Lions
1-0
30
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 25d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 30-27, showcasing their resilience and offensive prowess. With both teams eager to establish dominance early in the season, this game was critical for momentum and confidence heading into the coming weeks. Jared Goff led the Lions with an impressive performance, throwing for 361 yards and connecting for two touchdowns. However, it was Jahmyr Gibbs who stole the show, racking up 107 rushing yards and a staggering 158 receiving yards, proving to be a dual-threat weapon that Buffalo struggled to contain. Meanwhile, Josh Allen kept the Bills competitive with four touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Defensively, the Lions made their presence felt, with A.J. Terrell Jr. leading the charge with four total tackles. Jack Campbell added a crucial sack, while Will Johnson's interception proved pivotal in stifling a potential game-winning drive for the Bills. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Johnson's pick shifted momentum back to Detroit, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately seal the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jared GoffQB241563%36120134.0
Josh AllenQB241354%2444294.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB141077.6442470
James Cook IIIHB7415.950260
Josh AllenQB294.54080
DJ MooreWR000.0โ€”000
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR000.0โ€”000
Dalton KincaidTE000.0โ€”001
Sam LaPortaTE000.0โ€”000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jahmyr GibbsHB415839.51432740
Khalil ShakirWR312742.3772652
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR510621.2370350
DJ MooreWR36120.3130380
Sam LaPortaTE25025.0270330
Jameson WilliamsWR24221.0260260
James Cook IIIHB33612.0271250
Dalton KincaidTE2126.0โ€”181
Joe MixonHB155.0โ€”050
Isaac TeSlaaWR144.01040
Isiah PachecoHB111.03010
Keon ColemanWR000.0โ€”001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jake BatesK13347