Detroit
Lions
0-1
45
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills 45-27 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Lions aimed to establish their dominance early, and they did just that, securing a crucial victory to bolster their playoff aspirations.
Jared Goff showcased his elite passing ability, racking up an impressive 406 yards and tossing four touchdown passes, while Jameson Williams was a standout receiver, amassing 191 yards and finding the end zone. The Lions' offense was firing on all cylinders, leaving the Bills' defense scrambling to keep up throughout the contest.
Defensively, Bobby Wagner led the charge for Detroit with seven total tackles and half a sack, providing a relentless presence. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Lions forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately seal the win. The Lions' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities proved vital in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 29 | 16 | 406 | 4 | 0 | 139.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 45 | 26 | 211 | 1 | 0 | 77.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 11 | 75 | 6.8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 72 | 4.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 191 | 31.8 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Wagner | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 50 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

