Detroit
Lions
1-0
28
FINAL
38
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the Detroit Lions with a final score of 38-28, securing their second consecutive victory of the season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish early dominance in the 2026 campaign, but it was Buffalo who came out on top in a hard-fought battle.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for the Bills, throwing for 267 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking abilities. Elliott Hunt contributed significantly in the passing game, racking up 119 receiving yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions on the ground with an impressive 154 rushing yards, keeping Detroit competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, particularly with Cole Bishop's two interceptions that thwarted key drives for Detroit. Terrel Bernard led the Bills with six total tackles, anchoring a defense that stepped up when it mattered most. The turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when Allen connected with Hunt for a touchdown, extending Buffalo's lead and giving them the edge they needed to seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 267 | 4 | 1 | 122.8 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 190 | 2 | 4 | 57.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 154 | 10.3 | 22 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 89 | 5.6 | 31 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Hunt | WR | 7 | 119 | 17.0 | 43 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 22 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 58 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 53 |

