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The Ministry
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Buffalo Bills topped the Virginia Beach The Ministry 55-34 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, solidifying their early-season momentum. With both teams vying for a strong start, the Bills showcased their offensive prowess, leaving no doubt about their intentions this season.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Jalen Hurts, who threw for an impressive 432 yards and an astounding seven touchdowns. His connection with wide receiver Garrett Wilson was particularly lethal, as Wilson racked up 161 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield. Christian McCaffrey contributed on the ground, adding 70 rushing yards to the Bills' offensive total.
Defensively, the Bills made key stops, highlighted by Joey Bosa's two sacks that disrupted Virginia Beach’s rhythm. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Hurts connected on a quick touchdown pass to Wilson, stretching the lead to 21-10 and shifting momentum firmly in favor of Buffalo. Despite a valiant effort from the Ministry, including a pick from Mansoor Delane, the Bills' relentless offense proved too much to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 29 | 19 | 432 | 7 | 3 | 108.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 44 | 21 | 322 | 4 | 3 | 74.2 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 15 | 70 | 4.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zay Jones | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 7 | 161 | 23.0 | 3 | 58 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerrick Reed II | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

