Detroit
Lions
1-2
48
FINAL
55
Buffalo
Bills
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 55-48, showcasing the high stakes of the 2028 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff positions, but it was Buffalo that ultimately emerged victorious in a wild shootout that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Buffalo's quarterback Jalen Milroe was the standout performer, throwing for 142 yards and four touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense and keeping the Lions' defense guessing. On the other side, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions had an impressive day on the ground, racking up 401 rushing yards, but the Lions couldn't capitalize on his impressive performance enough to secure the win. KaVontae Turpin also made significant contributions for Buffalo, leading the receiving corps with 95 yards.
Defensively, Nahshon Wright made a crucial impact for the Bills, snagging two interceptions that proved vital in maintaining their lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Wright's second interception thwarted a Lions drive that could have shifted momentum back in Detroit's favor. Despite a valiant effort from Derwin James Jr., who led the Lions with five tackles, Buffalo's defensive plays were key in sealing the victory and improving their standing in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 14 | 7 | 50% | 142 | 4 | 0 | 125.5 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 11 | 4 | 36% | 83 | 0 | 3 | 24.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 34 | 401 | 11.8 | 104 | 7 | 59 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 20 | 252 | 12.6 | 129 | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 1 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | — | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahshon Wright | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bravion Rogers | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Atkins | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wendell Gregory | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles Battle | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayden Walker | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ethan O'Connor | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

