Detroit
Lions
1-0
35
FINAL
28
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Detroit Lions outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-28, securing their second win of the young 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish early momentum, but it was the Lions who rose to the occasion in a tightly contested battle.
Max Duggan was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 354 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Helping his cause was Jameson Williams, who delivered a stellar performance with 109 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Josh Allen of the Bills was a force on the ground, rushing for 109 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Detroit's offensive firepower.
Defensively, Kerby Joseph led the Lions with five total tackles, contributing to a solid overall effort that stifled Buffalo's late-game momentum. A key turning point came when Cole Bishop intercepted Duggan twice, giving the Bills opportunities to capitalize. However, Detroit's defense held firm when it mattered most, sealing the victory and proving their resilience in a hard-fought contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Duggan | QB | 18 | 9 | 354 | 5 | 2 | 95.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 16 | 294 | 1 | 2 | 87.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 12 | 109 | 9.1 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 79 | 7.2 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | 2 | 95 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Farley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

