Detroit
Lions
1-0
31
FINAL
41
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions 41-31 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies the Bills' position early in the season as they aim for a strong playoff push, while the Lions look to regroup after a tough loss.
Jared Goff put on a dazzling performance for the Lions, throwing for 327 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone in crucial moments. On the other side, James Cook III was a force on the ground for Buffalo, racking up 135 rushing yards and playing a pivotal role in keeping the chains moving. Amon-Ra St. Brown also had an impressive day for Detroit, accumulating 142 receiving yards and proving to be Goff's go-to target.
Buffalo's defense made key contributions, with Cole Bishop leading the charge with five total tackles. Greg Rousseau was particularly disruptive, notching two sacks that helped thwart crucial drives for the Lions. The turning point of the game came when Rousseau's second sack led to a turnover on downs, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 38 | 26 | 327 | 4 | 0 | 130.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 20 | 248 | 3 | 0 | 121.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 21 | 135 | 6.4 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 69 | 4.9 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 52 | 3.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 9 | 142 | 15.8 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Ya-Sin | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeWayne Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Solomon | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Dorsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Lacy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

