Bills defeat Lions 41-31 in home opener

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 41-31 on Sunday, giving the team a 2-0 start and marking the first win in their new stadium. Buffalo scored early, opening the game with a touchdown on its first drive and adding another before the Lions could respond. quarterback Josh Allen threw for 248 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for a one-yard score, finishing with five total touchdowns. Running back James Cook contributed 134 rushing yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Tight end Dalton Kincaid led the receiving corps with seven catches for 95 yards.

The Bills' defense showed mixed results; the pass rush struggled to generate consistent pressure, and safety CJ Gardner-Johnson recorded only one tackle. Injuries were a concern, as defensive lineman Ed Oliver suffered a hip injury in warmups and wide receiver DJ Moore left the game with a shoulder issue.

Buffalo will have a ten-day rest before facing the Los Angeles Chargers in their next matchup.