Detroit
Lions
0-1
38
FINAL
36
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 10d ago
In a thrilling showdown, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-36, showcasing high stakes in their Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game eager for a win, but it was the Lions who ultimately came out on top in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Detroit's offense was on fire, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for an impressive 414 yards and five touchdowns, cementing his status as a standout performer. Amon-Ra St. Brown was his favorite target, racking up 177 receiving yards, while the Lions' offensive execution kept the Bills' defense guessing throughout the game. On the defensive side, Dominique Hampton's seven total tackles were instrumental in containing the Bills, while Aidan Hutchinson's 1.5 sacks added pressure in crucial moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Daniels orchestrated a remarkable drive to seal the victory, leaving Buffalo with little time to respond. Despite a strong effort from the Bills, including a notable interception by Terrel Bernard, it was the Lions' relentless offensive firepower that ultimately secured the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jayden DanielsQB352160%41451129.0
Josh AllenQB331958%24120100.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB11756.8510300
Josh AllenQB8526.5150210
Ray DavisHB9505.6402280
Jahmyr GibbsHB9394.32080
Ty JohnsonHB6305.0181170
Isiah PachecoHB5132.63070
De'Zhaun StriblingWR3103.3—041
Jayden DanielsQB492.3—081
Jameson WilliamsWR000.0—000
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR000.0—000
DJ MooreWR1-2-2.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR517735.41292800
Jameson WilliamsWR916218.0842700
DJ MooreWR511523.0661631
Sam LaPortaTE35217.341280
Dalton KincaidTE34515.040240
Joshua PalmerWR44511.341270
Khalil ShakirWR3165.35092
De'Zhaun StriblingWR11212.0—0120
James Cook IIIHB284.0120100
Ray DavisHB188.0—080
Sincere BrownWR166.03060
Jahmyr GibbsHB252.56070
Keon ColemanWR144.0—040
Jackson HawesTE000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK11338
Jack FoxP0000
Jake BatesK11557