Detroit
Lions
1-0
13
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 18d ago
In a decisive victory, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions 31-13 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams eager to establish themselves early in the season, the Bills showcased their dominance and efficiency on both sides of the ball. Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise in the pocket. Marshawn "Beastmode" contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 90 rushing yards, while Luther Burden III emerged as a top target with 82 receiving yards. This offensive firepower allowed the Bills to control the tempo and dictate the game. Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Riley Moss leading the charge with seven total tackles. Montez Sweat added to the pressure with a sack, while Jeremy Chinn's interception halted a potential Lions scoring drive, effectively shifting momentum in favor of the Bills. The turning point came in the second quarter when Buffalo's defense stifled a Lions drive, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Justin FieldsQB302067%24820114.3
Taylen GreenQB381745%1530145.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Marshawn BeastmodeHB18905.0260231
Saquon BarkleyHB12786.5161130
James ConnerHB5418.2291140
Justin FieldsQB6416.8210220
Taylen GreenQB4205.0—070
RJ HarveyHB6142.3—140
Tory HortonWR166.0—060
Malik NabersWR166.0—060
Jack BechWR144.0—040
Omarion HamptonHB144.0—040
Luther Burden IIIWR000.0—000
Dont'e Thornton JrWR000.0—000
Josh WhyleTE000.0—001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Luther Burden IIIWR28241.0721710
Malik NabersWR45914.8101270
Tory HortonWR55711.460181
Dont'e Thornton JrWR45614.0170161
Darnell WashingtonFS5489.640180
Xavier WorthyWR3268.760130
Jack BechWR3217.020130
Marshawn BeastmodeHB3196.3160110
Josh WhyleTE3144.75082
Isaiah LikelyTE199.01090
Saquon BarkleyHB362.09060
Omarion HamptonHB144.06041
Noah GrayTE000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Brandon AubreyK11442
Chad RylandK22149