Detroit
Lions
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14
FINAL
38
Buffalo
Bills
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills secured a decisive 38-14 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Bills continue to establish themselves as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, racking up 123 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the team's scoring efforts. Jared Goff led the Lions with 152 passing yards and one touchdown, while Sam LaPorta emerged as a reliable target with 75 receiving yards. However, it was the Bills’ balanced attack that ultimately sealed the game.
Defensively, the Bills were led by Dorian Williams, who not only recorded four tackles but also notched a sack, applying consistent pressure on Goff. Cole Bishop's interception further disrupted the Lions' rhythm, marking a crucial turning point in the game. The Bills' defensive performance was instrumental in holding off any potential Lions’ comeback, confirming their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 152 | 1 | 3 | 60.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 13 | 93% | 101 | 1 | 0 | 120.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 123 | 15.4 | 13 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 93 | 7.2 | 18 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 48 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 23 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 43 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

