Detroit
Lions
0-1
21
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 51d ago
In a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions 42-21 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, solidifying their early dominance in the league. With both teams looking to gain momentum, Buffalo came out strong, showcasing their offensive prowess and leaving Detroit struggling to keep pace. Leading the charge for the Bills was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, connecting effectively with receiver Jordan Addison, who racked up 124 receiving yards. The Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs showed flashes of brilliance with 81 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to match Buffalo’s offensive firepower. Defensively, the Bills made their mark with two crucial sacks from Greg Rousseau and two interceptions from C.J. Gardner-Johnson, which helped shift the momentum decisively. The turning point came in the second quarter when Gardner-Johnson's first interception set up a quick touchdown, allowing Buffalo to stretch their lead and maintain control of the game. The Lions were unable to respond effectively, and Buffalo’s defense continued to stifle any comeback attempt.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB302067%3363398.0
Jared GoffQB231252%1501250.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB9819.0150400
Aaron Jones SrHB7243.48290
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR22311.540180
Josh AllenQB461.5—150
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jordan AddisonWR512424.8412460
DJ MooreWR28844.0570600
Aaron Jones SrHB66310.5350150
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR36020.0211450
Jahmyr GibbsHB44310.8360200
Dalton KincaidTE5377.481150
Sam LaPortaTE33210.7280151
Dawson KnoxTE11717.060170
Jameson WilliamsWR2157.5130111
Khalil ShakirWR177.02071
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS20200
Greg RousseauLEDG32000
Kerby JosephFS30101
Jack CampbellMIKE20103
Brian BranchSS20100
Devin WhiteWILL50000
Dee AlfordCB31000
Dorian WilliamsWILL30000
Landon JacksonDT11000
Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL20000
T.J. ParkerREDG20001
Terrel BernardMIKE20000
D.J. ReedCB20000
Maxwell HairstonCB20001
Davison IgbinosunCB10000
Christian BenfordCB10000
Keith Abney IICB10000
Joe AndreessenMIKE10000
Cole BishopFS10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jack FoxP0000
Tyler BassK0060
Jake BatesK23143