Detroit
Lions
1-0
28
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills 28-14 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and improving to a solid start this year. The Lions, eager to establish dominance early in the season, delivered a performance that keeps them in the playoff conversation.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 300 yards and two touchdowns, while Jameson Williams emerged as a standout receiver, amassing an impressive 222 receiving yards. The Lions’ offense was relentless, effectively utilizing their passing game to stretch the field and keep the Bills' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Lions put pressure on the Bills' offense, with Tyleik Williams recording a key sack that helped stifle any momentum Buffalo sought to build. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Detroit's defense intercepted a pass, allowing Goff and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead just before halftime. With a combination of effective offense and timely defensive plays, the Lions secured their victory and sent a message to the rest of the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 22 | 13 | 300 | 2 | 4 | 94.1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 14 | 200 | 0 | 2 | 52.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 75 | 5.8 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 13 | 71 | 5.5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 8 | 222 | 27.8 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

