Detroit
Lions
0-1
0
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions 31-0 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only secures Buffalo's early momentum but also sends a clear message across the league about their playoff aspirations. The Lions, struggling to find their footing, will need to regroup quickly to avoid a downward spiral.
Quarterback Josh Allen was the standout star for Buffalo, throwing for 188 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his prowess in the passing game. DJ Moore emerged as his top target, racking up 101 receiving yards and proving to be a key playmaker. Meanwhile, James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground, adding 75 rushing yards to solidify the offensive onslaught.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the shutout, stifling the Lions at every turn. Davison Igbinosun's interception highlighted the Bills' ability to capitalize on mistakes, while the pressure applied by the front seven kept Detroit's offense on its heels. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Igbinosun's pick set up another touchdown, effectively sealing the game and leaving the Lions unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 11 | 188 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 21 | 10 | 94 | 0 | 2 | 20.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

