Detroit
Lions
0-1
46
FINAL
19
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills 46-19 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Lions showcased their offensive firepower and solidified their position as contenders early in the season.
Quarterback Jared Goff was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 454 yards and six touchdowns, leading Detroit's high-octane offense. He connected frequently with tight end Sam LaPorta, who racked up a staggering 196 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield. Meanwhile, running back James Cook III added balance to the attack with 75 rushing yards, contributing to the overall offensive dominance.
Defensively, the Lions made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Aidan Hutchinson recorded two sacks, consistently pressuring the Bills' quarterback, while Kerby Joseph's three interceptions effectively stifled any hopes of a Buffalo comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Joseph's pick set up another touchdown for the Lions, extending their lead and putting the game out of reach for the Bills.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 30 | 20 | 454 | 6 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 12 | 224 | 1 | 5 | 35.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 75 | 6.3 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 196 | 32.7 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 141 | 23.5 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

