Detroit
Lions
0-1
42
FINAL
28
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Week 2 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills with a convincing 42-28 victory. This win not only solidifies Detroit's early-season momentum but also sends a strong message as they aim for a playoff push in the 2026 season.
The Lions' offense showcased its firepower, led by a standout performance from running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who tore through Buffalo's defense for an impressive 220 rushing yards. Quarterback Jared Goff contributed significantly, throwing for two touchdowns, while wide receiver Jameson Williams made his presence felt with 160 receiving yards. This trio was pivotal in establishing a commanding lead for Detroit.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Aidan Hutchinson making a major impact with two sacks, disrupting the Bills' rhythm throughout the game. Detroit's defense played a crucial role in the game's turning point, forcing key stops that allowed them to maintain their lead. Despite a late interception by Buffalo's Geno Stone, the Lions' defense held firm, securing the win and showcasing their strength on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 13 | 41% | 214 | 0 | 0 | 63.8 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 13 | 8 | 62% | 197 | 2 | 2 | 105.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 220 | 13.8 | 45 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 129 | 9.9 | 15 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 160 | 40.0 | 99 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 6 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 49 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |

