Detroit
Lions
0-1
70
FINAL
48
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling offensive showcase, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills 70-48 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish dominance early in the year, the Lions emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Leading the charge for Detroit was Jahmyr Gibbs, who exploded for 376 rushing yards, proving nearly unstoppable on the ground. Meanwhile, Buffalo's Josh Allen put up a remarkable performance through the air, throwing for 678 yards and racking up six touchdowns. Allen's passing prowess kept the Bills competitive, but it was the Lions' balanced attack that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, Damone Clark shone for Detroit, recording six total tackles and a sack, while Roger McCreary's two interceptions proved crucial in swinging momentum. The turning point came late in the third quarter when McCreary picked off a pass from Allen, allowing the Lions to extend their lead and seize control of the game. As the Lions continue their quest for glory, this electrifying victory serves as a testament to their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 43 | 25 | 678 | 6 | 6 | 102.6 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 16 | 8 | 218 | 3 | 3 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 25 | 376 | 15.0 | 7 | 80 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 10 | 349 | 34.9 | 4 | 83 | 1 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 114 | 38.0 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

