Detroit
Lions
1-0
47
FINAL
29
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 47-29 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Lions aimed to build momentum early in the year, and they certainly delivered with an explosive offensive showing that left Buffalo scrambling for answers.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 329 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing pinpoint accuracy and remarkable poise in the pocket. Jahmyr Gibbs complemented the passing attack with a strong ground game, racking up 122 rushing yards that helped keep the Bills’ defense on their heels. Meanwhile, DJ Moore stood out for Buffalo, accumulating 168 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Lions’ offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, most notably through Markquese Bell's two interceptions. These turnovers were pivotal, as they not only halted Buffalo's drives but also allowed Detroit to capitalize with scoring opportunities. The game’s turning point came when Bell picked off a pass in the end zone, effectively stifling any hopes of a Bills comeback and solidifying the Lions' dominance in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 329 | 5 | 1 | 135.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 257 | 3 | 3 | 117.8 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 20 | 122 | 6.1 | 24 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 11 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 168 | 42.0 | 93 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 159 | 53.0 | 15 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 50 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markquese Bell | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Gowdy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Dogg | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 41 |

