Detroit
Lions
1-0
21
FINAL
33
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 33-21, showcasing their offensive firepower. This victory solidifies the Bills' strong start to the season, as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the league.
Ty Simpson was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 310 yards and two touchdowns, connecting frequently with his favorite target, Tyreek Hill, who racked up an impressive 175 receiving yards. Saquon Barkley added to the offensive effort with 46 rushing yards, contributing to a balanced attack that proved effective throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted momentum, particularly with a sack from Kenny Clark that pressured the Lions' offense at critical moments. Although Dane Belton led the Lions with four tackles and Kyle Hamilton snagged an interception, it was Buffalo's ability to disrupt plays and maintain control of the game that ultimately sealed the victory. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Bills scored a quick touchdown, putting them ahead and forcing the Lions to play catch-up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 310 | 2 | 2 | 96.6 |
| Brady Cook | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 210 | 1 | 0 | 120.1 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 6 | 3 | 50% | 50 | 0 | 1 | 38.8 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| David Montgomery | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 12 | 46 | 3.8 | 30 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 7 | 175 | 25.0 | 36 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 59 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 22 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 40 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Belton | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 |
| Tyler Bass | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

