Detroit
Lions
0-1
17
FINAL
31
Salt Lake City
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 2 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 31-17, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their early-season momentum. As both teams aimed to establish themselves in the 2026 season, the Bills delivered a statement victory at home.
Quarterback Dak Prescott led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 354 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a formidable presence in the pocket. He connected frequently with legendary receiver Andre Reed, who racked up 138 receiving yards, while running back Kenneth Walker added a strong ground game with 92 rushing yards, providing well-rounded support to the offense.
Defensively, the Bills made their mark with Brandon Stephens recording eight total tackles to anchor the unit, while Jaelan Phillips was a disruptive force with 2.5 sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Phillips' pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory against the Lions.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 30 | 19 | 354 | 3 | 0 | 137.3 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 32 | 13 | 161 | 2 | 0 | 77.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 16 | 92 | 5.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 16 | 59 | 3.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 16 | 42 | 2.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| CALVIN JOHNSON | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ANDRE REED | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDRE REED | WR | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 134 | 33.5 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| CALVIN JOHNSON | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIGHT TRAIN LANE | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JORDAN POYER | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 47 |

