Detroit
Lions
0-1
15
FINAL
40
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 5d ago
In a dominant performance, the Buffalo Bills cruised to a 40-15 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they look to establish their presence early in the season, but the Bills made a statement with their commanding win. Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who showcased his arm strength with an impressive 487 passing yards and six touchdown passes. Tyler Warren was his favorite target, racking up 204 receiving yards that kept the Lions' defense on their heels. Despite a strong effort from Detroit's Bijan Robinson, who rushed for 193 yards, the Bills' offensive firepower proved too much to handle. Defensively, the Bills were equally impressive, with Minkah Fitzpatrick making a significant impact by recording five total tackles and snagging two interceptions. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Fitzpatrick's second interception halted a Lions drive and set up another touchdown for Buffalo, effectively shifting the momentum in favor of the home team. The combination of a high-octane offense and a disciplined defense allowed the Bills to dominate the scoreboard.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jayden DanielsQB452453%4876494.1
Joe BurrowQB17635%62037.1
Joe FlaccoQB8338%400214.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB1419313.8932700
Joe BurrowQB4225.530110
Jayden DanielsQB166.02060
Joe FlaccoQB144.0—040
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Tyler WarrenTE720429.1142550
Zavion ThomasWR1218215.2732700
Marquise BrownWR26532.5202450
Jayden HigginsWR14343.030430
Hunter HenryTE4369.0110171
Isaiah BondWR22814.0150180
Jakobi MeyersWR11414.0120142
Josh DownsWR188.01080
Bijan RobinsonHB263.02040
DJ MooreWR133.0—030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jake BatesK0020
Spencer ShraderK0010