Detroit
Lions
0-1
60
FINAL
26
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Buffalo Bills 60-26 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower. With this decisive victory, the Lions solidify their position as a formidable contender early in the season, leaving the Bills searching for answers after a tough outing.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for an impressive six touchdowns, while Josh Allen of the Bills racked up 419 passing yards in a losing effort. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground, accumulating 132 rushing yards, while Amon-Ra St. Brown was a standout receiver with 137 receiving yards, adding to the Lions' explosive offensive display.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays to disrupt the Bills' momentum, with Rock Ya-Sin notching an interception that shifted the game's momentum. Despite Buffalo's attempts to rally, the Lions' defense, led by Brian Branch's four tackles, effectively contained the Bills' offense, ensuring a dominant victory. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Goff’s quick scoring strikes put the game firmly in Detroit's control.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 42 | 19 | 419 | 4 | 2 | 93.2 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 18 | 13 | 405 | 6 | 1 | 130.7 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 21 | 132 | 6.3 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 2 | 0.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 137 | 27.4 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 1 | 65 | 3 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 114 | 38.0 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 99 | 99.0 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Ya-Sin | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

