Detroit
Lions
1-0
28
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 330 | 2 | 1 | 124.1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 217 | 3 | 1 | 97.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 8 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 186 | 31.0 | 91 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 8 | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 31 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 38 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

