Detroit
Lions
0-0
40
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 16d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 clash, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 42-40, pushing both teams to the edge as they vie for playoff positioning early in the season. This high-stakes matchup showcased the offensive firepower of both squads, with neither side willing to back down. Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, racking up an impressive 452 passing yards, while Jared Goff kept pace for the Lions, throwing four touchdown passes. The Bills also leaned on James Cook III, who contributed 88 rushing yards, and Amon-Ra St. Brown turned in a jaw-dropping performance for Detroit, amassing 286 receiving yards and keeping the Lions competitive throughout the game. Defensively, the Bills made key stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Greg Rousseau’s two sacks that disrupted Goff's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter as Buffalo's defense tightened, forcing a critical turnover that ultimately sealed their victory. With both teams showcasing their talents, this matchup will be remembered as a defining moment in the early stages of the season.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB271867%45241133.8
Jared GoffQB402050%44842102.9
Khalil ShakirWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB13886.8201240
Josh AllenQB461.51170
Jahmyr GibbsHB730.44080
Ray DavisHB000.0—000
Dalton KincaidTE000.0—000
Jackson MeeksTE100.01000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR1128626.0763990
James Cook IIIHB413734.3772740
Khalil ShakirWR611419.0191380
Jameson WilliamsWR310836.0—1490
Dalton KincaidTE49824.5240370
Keon ColemanWR14343.060430
Sam LaPortaTE33913.0130231
Dawson KnoxTE13131.0300310
DJ MooreWR22914.511270
Jahmyr GibbsHB3155.06090
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0060
Jack FoxP0000
Jake BatesK22260