Detroit
Lions
0-1
35
FINAL
20
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills 35-20 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts the Lions' confidence but also sets the tone for their aspirations this season as they seek to establish themselves as contenders.
Detroit's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs added 100 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Bills' defense guessing. DJ Moore, despite the loss, showcased his skills with 109 receiving yards, but it was the Lions' offensive prowess that ultimately proved decisive.
On the defensive side, the Lions made key plays that shifted momentum, highlighted by DJ Turner II's two interceptions, which stifled any potential rally from Buffalo. Channing Tindall led the defense with five tackles, helping to contain the Bills' offensive efforts. The turning point came in the second half when Green connected with his receivers for two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for Buffalo.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 29 | 17 | 322 | 4 | 1 | 122.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 22 | 243 | 2 | 2 | 78.6 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 70 | 6.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 2 | 61 | 2 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |

