Detroit
Lions
1-0
6
FINAL
37
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 37-6 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bills improve their standing early in the season, showcasing their potential as a formidable contender in the league.
Buffalo's offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his playmaking ability. Running back James Cook III added a powerful ground game, racking up 101 rushing yards, while wide receiver Khalil Shakir shined in the aerial attack with 132 receiving yards, making crucial catches that set the tone for the Bills' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Greg Rousseau leading the charge with 1.5 sacks, putting consistent pressure on the Lions’ offense. Christian Benford’s timely interception further stifled any hopes of a Detroit comeback. The turning point came early in the second half when the Bills scored on a quick drive, extending their lead to 24-6, effectively sealing the game and maintaining control for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 15 | 203 | 2 | 0 | 100.7 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 34 | 20 | 189 | 0 | 2 | 49.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 101 | 6.7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 43 | 3.6 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 52 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

