Detroit
Lions
0-1
14
FINAL
38
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 32d ago
The Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions 38-14 in a dominating Week 2 performance that showcased their offensive firepower. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, the Bills made a strong statement with this victory, improving their record while leaving the Lions searching for answers. Quarterback Josh Allen was the star of the show, throwing for 267 yards and two touchdowns, effectively controlling the game from the pocket. He found a reliable target in Khalil Shakir, who racked up an impressive 124 receiving yards, making crucial plays that extended drives and kept the Lions' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, James Cook III contributed on the ground, adding 62 rushing yards to an already potent offensive effort. Defensively, the Bills were equally impressive, led by Ed Oliver's sack and Maxwell Hairston's interception, which proved pivotal in halting a Lions' drive that could have shifted momentum. The turning point came late in the first half when Hairston’s interception set up a quick touchdown, pushing the lead to 24-7 and effectively putting the game out of reach. The Lions struggled to recover from that blow, as Buffalo's defense continued to stifle their offense throughout the second half.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB252184%26720137.8
Jared GoffQB321753%1901168.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB12625.2200200
Jahmyr GibbsHB10444.4381280
Ray DavisHB16432.74170
Josh AllenQB5367.271160
Ty JohnsonHB3155.0—180
Isiah PachecoHB263.0—042
Jared GoffQB144.0—040
Tyler ConklinTE133.0—030
DJ MooreWR133.0—030
Jameson WilliamsWR133.0—030
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Joshua PalmerWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Khalil ShakirWR712417.7901770
Isaac TeSlaaWR67111.8111171
DJ MooreWR45814.5110240
Jameson WilliamsWR35819.390241
Joshua PalmerWR34214.0191220
Dalton KincaidTE6386.380100
Jahmyr GibbsHB23015.080280
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR2147.0—0150
Tyler ConklinTE199.0—090
Isiah PachecoHB252.53040
Dawson KnoxTE155.03050
Sam LaPortaTE133.0—030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jake BatesK0020
Jack FoxP0000
Charlie SmythK11548