Detroit
Lions
0-1
7
FINAL
30
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions 30-7 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bills improved their record and showcased their potential as serious contenders this year, while the Lions struggled to find their footing early in the season.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 332 yards and two touchdowns, displaying both precision and power. DJ Moore was his top target, racking up 107 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the passing game. The Bills' offense was relentless, consistently moving the ball and finding the end zone.
Defensively, Maxwell Hairston made a huge impact with two interceptions, disrupting the Lions' offensive rhythm and setting the tone for the game. Although Aidan Hutchinson recorded two sacks for Detroit, it was the Bills' ability to capitalize on turnovers that proved to be the game's turning point. With each takeaway, Buffalo not only extended their lead but also demoralized the Lions, sealing a convincing win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 332 | 2 | 0 | 137.7 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 20 | 8 | 40% | 197 | 1 | 3 | 53.5 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 16 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 66 | 4.1 | 28 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 29 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 20 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 32 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | โ | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

