Detroit
Lions
0-1
49
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Los Angeles Rams with a commanding 49-21 victory in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The win solidifies the Lions' early position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Quarterback Taylen Green led the Lions' charge, throwing for five touchdowns while orchestrating a potent aerial attack. Meanwhile, Benjamin Yahu Jr. was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 261 rushing yards. On the Rams' side, Joe Milton kept pace with 336 passing yards and Chris Brazzell II's 193 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to counter Detroit's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Tre Hawkins III dominating the line with 2.5 sacks, disrupting the Rams' rhythm throughout the game. Maxwell Hairston added an interception that turned the tide, giving Detroit crucial momentum. The game's turning point came midway through the second quarter, when a sack-fumble by Hawkins led to a quick Lions touchdown, establishing a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 34 | 22 | 328 | 4 | 2 | 110.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 27 | 261 | 9.7 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 26 | 97 | 3.7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jermaine Stecker | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 193 | 38.6 | 2 | 92 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 1 | 42 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jermaine Stecker | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Jenkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jesse Almas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Loren Strickland | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alijah Huzzie | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

