Detroit
Lions
0-1
16
FINAL
15
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 80d ago
In a tightly contested battle, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 16-15 in Week 2 of the season. Both teams fought hard for their first win, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious, showcasing resilience in a crucial matchup. Trinidad Chambliss led the Lions' offense with a solid performance, throwing for 186 yards and two touchdowns. His connection with Sam LaPorta proved pivotal, as LaPorta posted an impressive 96 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Lions' drive alive. Meanwhile, James Cook III contributed a steady ground game with 42 rushing yards, adding balance to Detroit's offensive attack. The Lions' defense played a crucial role in sealing the win, with Stephen Griffin leading the charge with four total tackles. Matayo Uiageleilei made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, applying pressure on the Bills' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Lions' defense held strong, thwarting a potential game-winning drive and preserving the slim lead to secure the victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Trinidad ChamblissQB211362%18620122.3
Josh AllenQB211362%17410104.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB12423.57071
Trinidad ChamblissQB3227.320150
Isiah PachecoHB3175.76090
Akalyin DearHB581.63050
Michael CarterHB000.0—001
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR000.0—000
Sam LaPortaTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Sam LaPortaTE59619.2260350
Damani WarrenWR47919.8221260
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR35217.380270
Jax DejeanWR14242.081420
James Cook IIIHB4358.8180140
Dominic LovettWR3279.0141130
Christian WatsonWR2147.060110
Isiah PachecoHB273.51040
DJ MooreWR144.0—040
Dawson KnoxTE144.02040
Dalton KincaidTE000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Daniel CarlsonK33049
Jake BatesK11130
Jack FoxP0000