Detroit
Lions
1-0
33
FINAL
46
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring Week 2 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 46-33, solidifying their dominance early in the 2026 season. The victory was crucial for the Bills as they look to establish themselves as a formidable force in the league.
Josh Allen led the offensive charge for Buffalo, throwing for 311 yards and an impressive five touchdowns. Derrick Henry complemented the aerial attack with a powerful ground game, racking up 126 rushing yards. On the other side, the Lions saw standout performances, particularly from Jameson Williams, who amassed 158 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Bills' relentless offense.
Defensively, Kaleb Elarms-Orr made his mark with six total tackles, helping to stifle the Lions' attempts to rally. A key turning point in the game came when Buffalo's defense forced critical stops, allowing the offense to maintain momentum and control the tempo. With effective plays on both sides of the ball, the Bills showcased their ability to balance scoring and defense, ultimately leading to their convincing victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 17 | 311 | 5 | 1 | 138.4 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 13 | 7 | 200 | 2 | 0 | 138.6 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 7 | 4 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 20 | 126 | 6.3 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 124 | 6.9 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 158 | 39.5 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Brock Wright | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 59 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

