Detroit
Lions
1-0
63
FINAL
35
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 66d ago
In a high-scoring affair, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 63-35 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This matchup showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, but ultimately, the Lions proved too much for the Bills to handle. Leading the charge for Detroit was Jared Goff, who put on a dazzling display by throwing for 442 yards and six touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs complemented Goff's aerial assault with a superb performance on the ground, racking up 189 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Khalil Shakir of the Bills made an impact with 174 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to match the Lions' offensive onslaught. Defensively, Alim McNeill stood out for Detroit, recording six total tackles, which helped contain the Bills’ attack. The turning point came in the second quarter when Goff connected on three touchdown passes in quick succession, giving the Lions a commanding lead that the Bills could never recover from. Despite Ed Oliver’s lone sack for Buffalo, the lack of defensive stops allowed Detroit to dominate the scoreboard throughout the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jared GoffQB272489%44260158.3
Josh AllenQB301860%29630126.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB918921.0103700
James Cook IIIHB17784.6271220
Josh AllenQB4153.8—070
Ray DavisHB341.3—140
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Khalil ShakirWR717424.91153700
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR715822.6682790
Jameson WilliamsWR614223.7892700
Sam LaPortaTE55711.471200
DJ MooreWR35016.7150290
A.T. PerryTE44611.5360290
Isaac TeSlaaWR23919.5—1221
Dalton KincaidTE4317.850120
Keon ColemanWR33010.060180
James Cook IIIHB11111.040110
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0050
Jack FoxP0000
Jake BatesK0090