Lions at Bills
Buffalo Bills 45, Detroit Lions 38 · Underground LG 27 Madden
Final Score
Lions 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Bills 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJared Goff 434 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 96 yds rushingJameson Williams 122 yds receivingCole Bishop 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 509 · 478Passing yards 413 · 315Rushing yards 96 · 163Completions 21/29 · 15/20Yards per carry 7.4 · 11.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16h ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 45-38. Both teams were looking to establish their identity early in the season, but it was the Bills who ultimately came out on top in a high-octane offensive showdown.
Josh Allen showcased his elite talent, throwing for five touchdowns and leading Buffalo's explosive offense. Jared Goff put up impressive numbers for Detroit, tossing for 434 yards and keeping the Lions competitive throughout the contest. Jahmyr Gibbs added to the offensive firepower with 96 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams was a standout in the receiving game with 122 yards.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Christian Benford led the team with five total tackles and provided solid coverage, while Cole Bishop's interception proved to be a pivotal moment, halting a potential game-tying drive by the Lions. The defense's ability to make timely stops ultimately secured Buffalo's victory in this thrilling encounter.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 21/29 | 72% | 434 | 4 | 1 | 139.7 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 15/20 | 75% | 337 | 5 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 13 | 96 | 7.4 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 10 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 24 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 37 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 25 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 24 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 73 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 5 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 14 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Terrion ArnoldCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaquill GriffinCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damar HamlinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 5 | 31 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||
| Tommy Doman JrP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 4 | 29 |