Buffalo Bills 41–31 Detroit Lions

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Buffalo Bills2-0

4131Final

Detroit Lions1-1

Offence

446Total yards355
243Passing yards289
203Rushing yards66
34First downs24
9-12Third downs4-11
0-0Fourth downs2-2
5-5Red zone (made-att)3-4
33:45Possession26:15

Turnovers and penalties

0Turnovers0
0Interceptions thrown0
0Fumbles lost0
2-5Sacks (yards)4-38
5-46Penalties (yards)10-58

Offence

446Total yards355
243Passing yards289
203Rushing yards66
34First downs24
9-12Third downs4-11
0-0Fourth downs2-2

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
BUF	14	13	7	7
DET	0	10	7	14

Leaders

J. Allen20/31, 248 YDS, 3 TD for BillsPassing YardsJ. Goff26/38, 327 YDS, 4 TD for Lions
J. Cook III21 CAR, 135 YDS, 1 TD for BillsRushing YardsJ. Gibbs16 CAR, 52 YDS for Lions

rushing	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
James Cook III	21	135

#	Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	STRK
1	ChiefsKansas City Chiefs	5	0	0	1.000	140	83	W5
2	BillsBuffalo Bills

Stats

Offence

446Total yards355
243Passing yards289
203Rushing yards66
34First downs24
9-12Third downs4-11
0-0Fourth downs

rushing	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
James Cook III	21	135

#	Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	STRK
1	ChiefsKansas City Chiefs	5	0	0	1.000	140	83	W5
2	BillsBuffalo Bills

Josh Allen	14	69	4.9	2	14

DJ Moore	1	-1	-1.0	0	-1

Buffalo Bills 41–31 Detroit Lions · SternSports

defensive	TOT	SOLO	SACKS	TFL	PD	QB HTS
Christian Benford	8	5	0	0	2	0
Dorian Williams	6	5	0	1	1	0
Cole Bishop	6	5	0	0	0	0
Davison Igbinosun	5	4	0	0	0	0
Terrel Bernard	5	3	0	1	1	0
Jordan Hancock	5	3	0	0	0	0
Bradley Chubb	4	2	1.5	1	0	2
Dee Alford	4	2	0	0	0	0
Greg Rousseau	3	3	2	2	0	4
Damar Hamlin	2	1	0	0	0	0
Landon Jackson	2	1	0	0	0	0
Kaleb Elarms-Orr	2	0	0	0	0	0
C.J. Gardner-Johnson	1	1	0	0	0	0
Sam Franklin Jr.	1	1	0	0	0	0
DeWayne Carter	1	1	0	0	0	0
Javon Solomon	1	1	0	0	0	0
Maxwell Hairston	1	1	0	0	0	0
TJ Parker	1	1	0	0	0	0
Greg Gaines	1	0	0	0	0	0
Michael Hoecht	1	0	0.5	0	0	1
Keleki Latu	1	0	0	0	0	0
Deone Walker	1	0	0	0	3	3
Mike Danna	0	0	0	0	0	1

Lions

passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	SACKS	QBR	RTG
Jared Goff	26/38	327	8.6	4	0	4-38	65.5	130.0

rushing	CAR	YDS	AVG	LONG
Jahmyr Gibbs	16	52	3.3	16
Sione Vaki	1	7	7.0	7
Jared Goff	3	7	2.3	4

receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	TGTS
Amon-Ra St. Brown	9	142	15.8	2	34	13
Jahmyr Gibbs	6	61	10.2	1	12	8
Sam LaPorta	6	52	8.7	1	18	7
Jameson Williams

fumbles	FUM	LOST	REC
Jared Goff	2	0	1
Brock Wright	0	0	1

defensive	TOT	SOLO	SACKS	TFL	QB HTS	TD
Chuck Clark	11	4	0	0	0	0
Derrick Barnes	7	5	1	1	1	0
Rock Ya-Sin	6	5	0	0	0

kickReturns	NO	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
Tom Kennedy	4	99	24.8	27	0
Jacob Saylors	2	58	29.0	30	0

kicking	FG	PCT	LONG	XP	PTS
Jake Bates	1/1	100.0	31	4/4	7

punting	NO	YDS	AVG	TB	In 20	LONG
Jack Fox	4	206	51.5	0	1	62

National Football Conference

#	Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	STRK
1	49ersSan Francisco 49ers	6	0	0	1.000	177	110	W6
2	VikingsMinnesota Vikings	5	0	0	1.000	109	64	W5
5	PackersGreen Bay Packers	4	2	0	.667	127	125	W3
6	BearsChicago Bears	4	2	0	.667	150	119	W1
3	PanthersCarolina Panthers	3	2	0	.600	146	123	W2
7	LionsDetroit Lions	3	2	0	.600	164	148	W1
4	GiantsNew York Giants	3	2	1	.583	136	140	L1
8	SeahawksSeattle Seahawks	3	3	0	.500	148	122	L2
9	FalconsAtlanta Falcons	2	4	0	.333	142	153	L2
10	SaintsNew Orleans Saints	2	4	0	.333	152	178	W1
11	EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles	2	4	0	.333	106	137	L4
12	CowboysDallas Cowboys	2	4	0	.333	151	159	L2
13	CardinalsArizona Cardinals	2	4	0	.333	126	178	W1
14	RamsLos Angeles Rams	2	4	0	.333	135	138	L2
15	CommandersWashington Commanders	1	4	1	.250	132	172	L1
16	BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers	1	5	0	.167	119	138	L1

Players

Bills

passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	SACKS	QBR	RTG
Josh Allen	20/31	248	8.0	3	0	2-5	88.8	121.4

rushing	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
James Cook III	21	135	6.4	1	35
Josh Allen	14	69	4.9	2	14
DJ Moore	1	-1	-1.0	0	-1

receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	TGTS
Dalton Kincaid	7	95	13.6	1	25	8
Keon Coleman	6	63	10.5	0	22	6
Joshua Palmer	1	43	43.0	1	43	3
Khalil Shakir	3

fumbles	FUM	LOST	REC
Josh Allen	1	0	0
Spencer Brown	0	0	1

defensive	TOT	SOLO	TFL	PD	TD
Christian Benford	8	5	0	2	0
Dorian Williams	6	5	1	1	0
Cole Bishop	6	5	0	0

kickReturns	NO	YDS	AVG	LONG
Greg Dortch	2	51	25.5	26
Ray Davis	1	31	31.0	31
Khalil Shakir	1	11	11.0	11

puntReturns	NO	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
Greg Dortch	3	36	12.0	25	0

kicking	FG	PCT	LONG	XP	PTS
Tyler Bass	0/0	0.0	0	5/6	5

punting	NO	YDS	AVG	TB	In 20	LONG
Tommy Doman Jr.	2	83	41.5	0	1	43

Lions

passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	SACKS	QBR	RTG
Jared Goff	26/38	327	8.6	4	0	4-38	65.5	130.0

rushing	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
Jahmyr Gibbs	16	52	3.3

Game

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
BUF	14	13	7	7
DET	0	10	7	14

Leaders

J. Allen20/31, 248 YDS, 3 TD for BillsPassing YardsJ. Goff26/38, 327 YDS, 4 TD for Lions
J. Cook III21 CAR, 135 YDS, 1 TD for BillsRushing YardsJ. Gibbs16 CAR, 52 YDS for Lions
D. Kincaid7 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD for BillsReceiving YardsA. St. Brown9 REC, 142 YDS, 2 TD for Lions

Kick-off: 18 Sep 2026, 02:15
Venue: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park
Attendance: 60’644

Match report on ESPN: Josh Allen opens the Bills' new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Top stats

446Total yards355

Standings

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American Football Conference

#	Team	W	L	PCT	PF	PA	STRK
1	Chiefs	5	0	1.000	140	83	W5
2	Bills	5	1	.833	197	171	W2
3	Jaguars	4	2	.667	154	104	L1
4	Browns	4	2	.667	106	122	W1
5	Patriots	4	2	.667	136	113	W3
6	Broncos	4	2	.667	114	125	W2
7	Steelers	4	2	.667	137	128	W2
8	Ravens	4	2	.667	156	132	L1

National Football Conference

#	Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	STRK
1	49ers	6	0	0	1.000	177	110	W6
2	Vikings	5	0	0	1.000

defensive	TOT	SOLO	SACKS	TFL	PD	QB HTS
Chuck Clark	11	4	0	0	0	0
Derrick Barnes	7	5	1	1	0	1
Rock Ya-Sin	6	5	0	0	0	0
Devin White	6	3	0	0	0	0
D.J. Reed	6	2	0	0	0	0
Jack Campbell	6	2	0	0	0	1
Tyleik Williams	5	3	0	0	0	1
Aidan Hutchinson	3	2	1	1	0	2
Christian Izien	3	2	0	0	0	0
Avonte Maddox	3	1	0	0	0	0
Thomas Harper	2	2	0	0	1	0
DJ Wonnum	2	1	0	0	0	0
Alim McNeill	2	1	0	0	0	1
Tyler Lacy	2	1	0	0	0	0
Trevor Nowaske	2	1	0	0	0	1
Khalil Dorsey	1	1	0	1	0	0
Jacob Saylors	1	1	0	0	0	0
Eric O'Neill	1	1	0	0	0	0
Malcolm Rodriguez	1	0	0	0	0	0
Tay Martin	1	0	0	0	0	0
Skyler Gill-Howard	1	0	0	0	0	1

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Buffalo Bills against Detroit Lions

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Bills

American Football Conference

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Lions

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Lions

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