Detroit
Lions
1-0
28
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 8d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions outlasted the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 28-21. Both teams were eager to secure their first victory of the season, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess on the road. Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 250 yards and three touchdowns, effectively utilizing his weapons to keep the Bills defense on its heels. On the other side, Josh Allen put up an impressive 330 passing yards but struggled to find the end zone, highlighting the contrasting offensive strategies between the two teams. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed on the ground with 34 rushing yards, while Dalton Kincaid was a standout for Buffalo, racking up 186 receiving yards. Defensively, the Lions made critical plays that influenced the outcome of the game. Jack Campbell led Detroit with four total tackles, while Mekhi Wingo added a key sack that disrupted Buffalo's momentum at a crucial moment. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cole Bishop intercepted a pass, giving the Bills a chance to tie the game, but ultimately, the Lions held off a late surge to secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB251872%33021124.1
Jared GoffQB271348%2173197.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB6345.761100
Jared GoffQB23417.020240
James Cook IIIHB681.32080
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Dalton KincaidTE618631.0912590
Jameson WilliamsWR48521.383271
Khalil ShakirWR46616.5310390
DJ MooreWR55110.2380200
Isaac TeSlaaWR34515.0150210
Sam LaPortaTE34414.7180221
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR22814.0120160
Keon ColemanWR22211.080190
Jahmyr GibbsHB11515.0—0150
Dawson KnoxTE155.0—050
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jake BatesK0040
Jack FoxP0000
Matt PraterK0030