Detroit
Lions
1-0
14
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions 34-14 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies Buffalo's strong start to the season, showcasing their offensive firepower while putting Detroit in a tough spot early on.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for the Bills, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team with precision. Complementing his effort, James Cook III rushed for 102 yards, while Khalil Shakir made the most of his opportunities, racking up 108 receiving yards. Together, they created a potent offensive threat that the Lions struggled to contain.
On the defensive side, the Bills' unit was relentless, with Maxwell Hairston leading the charge with eight total tackles. Although Landon Jackson registered only half a sack, the pressure he and the rest of the defense applied to Jared Goff was significant, forcing key turnovers and stalling Detroit's drives. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Buffalo's defense held the Lions to a critical fourth down, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and control the tempo for the rest of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 32 | 22 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 95.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 18 | 197 | 3 | 0 | 129.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 102 | 6.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 41 | 2.3 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin White | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 32 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

