Detroit
Lions
1-0
26
FINAL
30
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 30-26, keeping their postseason hopes alive. The game showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, making every possession crucial in this tightly contested battle.
Josh Allen led the way for the Bills, throwing for 199 yards and showcasing his ability to command the field. On the ground, James Cook III was a standout, racking up 141 rushing yards and proving to be a relentless force. Desmond Ridder kept the Lions competitive with two touchdown passes, while Isaac TeSlaa emerged as a reliable target, amassing 93 receiving yards.
Defensively, it was a game of pivotal moments, with Kayvon Thibodeaux wreaking havoc on the Bills' backfield, recording an impressive 3.5 sacks. However, the turning point came when Maxwell Hairston secured an interception, shifting momentum back to Buffalo late in the game. The Bills' defense held strong in critical situations, ultimately sealing the victory and demonstrating their resilience in high-pressure moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 199 | 1 | 2 | 69.4 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 11 | 6 | 55% | 177 | 2 | 1 | 101.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 96 | 1 | 3 | 49.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 141 | 7.8 | 19 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 89 | 8.9 | 11 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 51 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 7 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 37 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 42 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

