Detroit
Lions
1-0
52
FINAL
26
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills 52-26 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, the Lions emerged victorious, solidifying their status as contenders in the league.
Detroit's offense was led by Jordan Love, who threw for an impressive 324 yards, while Jaylen Warren added a powerful ground game with 116 rushing yards. Brenton Strange was a key target for Love, amassing 103 receiving yards and contributing to the Lions' high-scoring affair. Despite the setback, Kyler Murray of the Bills shined with four touchdown passes, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup.
Defensively, the Lions made their mark with Chase Young recording two sacks and C.J. Gardner-Johnson grabbing an interception, which helped shift the momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Lions' defense stifled a potential scoring drive from the Bills, allowing their offense to extend the lead and ultimately secure the victory. With this win, Detroit sends a strong message that they are ready to contend this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 324 | 3 | 1 | 120.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 43 | 23 | 53% | 299 | 4 | 2 | 87.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 10 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 16 | 70 | 4.4 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Strange | TE | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 56 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 43 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 43 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 2 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 43 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 7 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 24 |

