Detroit
Lions
1-0
21
FINAL
6
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 4d ago
In a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 21-6. With this victory, the Lions solidified their position early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength against a struggling Bills squad. Jared Goff led the charge for the Lions, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Isaac TeSlaa emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 98 receiving yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed on the ground with 42 rushing yards. This combination of aerial and ground attacks proved too much for the Bills to handle. Defensively, the Lions made their presence felt, spearheaded by Derrick Moore's two sacks that disrupted the Bills' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Goff connected with TeSlaa for a crucial touchdown, extending the Lions' lead and putting pressure on Buffalo to respond. While Jordan Hancock tallied four tackles for the Bills, it wasn't enough to shift the momentum as Detroit's defense held firm, limiting Buffalo to just two field goals.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jared GoffQB161169%21321124.9
Josh AllenQB11764%970153.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB7426.0151230
James Cook IIIHB4123.0—0110
Josh AllenQB111.03010
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Isaac TeSlaaWR29849.0410490
James Cook IIIHB35618.7480270
Kendrick LawWR33913.0301170
Jahmyr GibbsHB4379.3351140
Jameson WilliamsWR13535.0150350
DJ MooreWR22412.030240
Khalil ShakirWR2178.510110
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR144.01040
Sam LaPortaTE000.0—001
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jake BatesK0130
Tyler BassK22054
Jack FoxP0000