Detroit
Lions
0-1
28
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 31d ago
In a thrilling matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions 42-28 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams came into the game looking to build momentum, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their early-season standing. Leading the charge for the Bills was quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Wide receiver Chris Olave added a stellar performance with 155 receiving yards, proving to be McCarthy's go-to target throughout the contest. On the other side, Lions running back Bijan Robinson put on an impressive display with 212 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Buffalo's firepower. Defensively, the Bills were bolstered by Josiah Trotter, who recorded five total tackles, helping to stifle the Lions’ attempts to close the gap. The turning point came in the third quarter when Buffalo intercepted a pass, shifting momentum back in their favor and allowing McCarthy and the offense to extend their lead. Despite a valiant effort from Detroit, the Bills' defense was able to hold off any comeback attempts, sealing the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
J.J. McCarthyQB221777%28631139.2
Justin HerbertQB9778%12121118.7
Chris OlaveWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB2121210.1391800
TreVeyon HendersonHB77911.341650
J.J. McCarthyQB6345.730220
Taysom HillTE3206.792130
Isaac GuerendoHB133.02030
Cam AkersHB122.03020
Tory HortonWR000.0—000
Chris OlaveWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Chris OlaveWR615525.81341600
Adonai MitchellWR26432.0351510
TreVeyon HendersonHB7527.4361150
Alec PierceWR24020.070370
Romeo DoubsWR3299.7241280
Troy FranklinWR12727.0161270
Juwan JohnsonTE12525.0200250
Oronde GadsdenTE188.02080
Tory HortonWR177.0—070
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Joey SlyeK0240
Tyler LoopK0060