Detroit
Lions
0-1
35
FINAL
55
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions 55-35 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts Buffalo's early-season momentum but also establishes them as a formidable contender in the league. Detroit, despite the loss, showcased offensive firepower but couldn't keep pace with the Bills' relentless attack.
Jared Goff led the Lions with an impressive performance, throwing for 290 yards and four touchdowns, while Tyler Harrell emerged as his top target, racking up 115 receiving yards. Despite their strong offensive showing, it was the Bills' ground game that stole the spotlight, with James Cook III rushing for a staggering 167 yards, proving pivotal in controlling the clock and dictating the pace of the game.
Defensively, Maxwell Hairston was a standout for Buffalo, not only leading the team with five total tackles but also making a crucial interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The turning point came when Hairston's pick led to a quick touchdown, extending the Bills' lead and forcing the Lions to play catch-up. Buffalo's ability to make key defensive plays complemented their explosive offense, ultimately sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 32 | 20 | 63% | 290 | 4 | 3 | 92.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 282 | 2 | 0 | 143.7 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 19 | 167 | 8.8 | 18 | 5 | 49 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacob Saylors | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 14 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 33 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 47 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 18 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 42 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 47 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

