Detroit
Lions
1-0
20
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 21-20. The win was crucial for the Bills as they look to establish momentum early in the season, while the Lions aimed to bounce back from their previous loss.
Jared Goff showcased a stellar performance for Detroit, throwing for 256 yards and two touchdowns, connecting well with his top receiver, Jameson Williams, who racked up 104 receiving yards. On the ground, Buffalo's James Cook III led the rushing attack with 82 yards, providing the Bills with a balanced offensive approach that kept the Lions' defense on their toes.
Defensively, the game was marked by strong efforts from both teams, but it was the Lions' Derrick Moore who stood out with 1.5 sacks, applying pressure on the Bills' quarterback. However, it was a key interception by the Bills in the fourth quarter that turned the tide, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the victory. The combination of timely defensive plays and a potent offensive showing ultimately sealed the win for Buffalo.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 256 | 2 | 0 | 110.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 147 | 0 | 0 | 65.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 82 | 4.6 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 53 | 4.4 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 51 | 5.7 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | — | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 71 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 50 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Parker | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 52 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

