Detroit
Lions
0-0
55
FINAL
64
Buffalo
Bills
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling offensive showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 64-55 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams showcased their firepower, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Jim Kelly was the standout for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 366 yards and six touchdowns, making him a critical component of the Bills' success. On the other side, Barry Sanders put on a spectacular performance for Detroit, rushing for 152 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Kenyon Sadiq also shined for the Bills with 167 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the high-scoring affair.
Defensively, the game saw a few impactful plays, with Cooper DeJean's interception providing a crucial momentum shift for Buffalo. While the Lions' Peter Woods recorded two sacks, it was the Bills' ability to force key turnovers that helped them hold off Detroit's late-game surge. Ultimately, the Bills’ defense made just enough plays to secure the victory in this high-scoring battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kelly | QB | 37 | 21 | 366 | 6 | 0 | 130.1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 47 | 23 | 351 | 5 | 3 | 82.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Landry | QB | 14 | 152 | 10.9 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 9 | 72 | 8.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jim Kelly | QB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Calvin Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 7 | 167 | 23.9 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Greg Landry | QB | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| Calvin Johnson | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Hunter | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Butch Byrd | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bruce Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

