Detroit
Lions
1-0
49
FINAL
37
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane matchup, the Detroit Lions outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 49-37. This Week 2 clash showcased two potent offenses as both teams sought to establish their dominance early in the 2026 season.
Jared Goff led the Lions with an impressive 373 passing yards and a steady command of the field, while Jahmyr Gibbs shined in the backfield, rushing for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns. On the opposing side, Josh Allen put forth a valiant effort, throwing for five touchdowns, but it was not enough to secure the win. DJ Moore was a standout for the Bills, racking up 136 receiving yards and contributing significantly to their scoring efforts.
Detroit's defense made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. Aidan Hutchinson was a force on the edge, recording two sacks, while Tre Hawkins III added an interception that stifled a Buffalo drive. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Hawkins' pick set up a quick touchdown for the Lions, allowing them to pull ahead and maintain control until the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 373 | 3 | 2 | 117.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 351 | 5 | 3 | 91.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 171 | 12.2 | 16 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 136 | 68.0 | 7 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 114 | 57.0 | 88 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 30 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 27 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 29 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 6 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | — | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

