Detroit
Lions
1-0
29
FINAL
45
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions with a decisive 45-29 victory, solidifying their early-season momentum. With both teams seeking their second win, the Bills capitalized on their home-field advantage to dominate the offensive battle.
Quarterback Josh Allen was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 390 yards and an impressive six touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was his favorite target, racking up 184 receiving yards and finding the end zone twice. On the ground, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions had a standout performance with 180 rushing yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Bills' high-octane offense.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Linebacker Dorian Williams intercepted two passes, while Bradley Chubb added pressure with two sacks, disrupting the Lions' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Bills scored three touchdowns in quick succession, effectively putting the Lions on their back foot and allowing Buffalo to maintain control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 390 | 6 | 3 | 104.1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 34 | 16 | 47% | 270 | 0 | 3 | 37.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 19 | 180 | 9.5 | 22 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 6 | 184 | 30.7 | 123 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 5 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 57 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 56 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 6 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 43 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 34 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

