Lions at Bills
Buffalo Bills 23, Detroit Lions 17 · LEGACY | FANTASY (Fun League)
Final Score
Lions 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Bills 23 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPJosh Allen 282 yds passingJames Cook III 90 yds rushingDJ Moore 119 yds receivingChristian Izien 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 307 · 446Passing yards 245 · 282Rushing yards 62 · 164Completions 28/43 · 26/36Yards per carry 3.1 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14h ago
In a hard-fought Week 2 matchup, the Buffalo Bills held off the Detroit Lions with a final score of 23-17, improving their record early in the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Bills as they look to establish momentum heading into the heart of the season.
Josh Allen showcased his prowess under center for Buffalo, throwing for 282 yards and leading the charge alongside standout receiver DJ Moore, who racked up 119 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Jared Goff of the Lions kept pace with two touchdown passes but ultimately fell short in the quest for a comeback. James Cook III also contributed significantly to the Bills’ ground game, adding 90 rushing yards to help secure the win.
On the defensive side, the Lions were led by Christian Izien, who registered an impressive 11 total tackles, but it was Derrick Moore's sack that proved to be a crucial play in the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bills' defense made a key stop, allowing them to maintain their lead and seal the victory. The Lions fought valiantly, but the Bills' defense held firm when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 28/43 | 65% | 245 | 2 | 0 | 95.5 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 26/36 | 72% | 282 | 1 | 0 | 104.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 16 | 90 | 5.6 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Josh AllenQB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 10 | 4 | 0.4 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 9 | 72 | 8.0 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| DJ MooreWR | 8 | 119 | 14.9 | 62 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Tyrell ShaversWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jackson HawesTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Christian IzienSS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian BranchCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi WingoDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen CarterDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ ParkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 2 | 33 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 2 | 41 |
| Tommy Doman JrP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |