Bills rout Lions 41-31 as Lions' defense falls short

Pride Of Detroit • 19 sept. 12h00

Detroit allowed 11 big plays, poor run defense and third-down coverage in a 41-31 defeat, falling short of defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's off-season goals.

Pride Of Detroit • 18 sept. 19h30

The Lions allowed a high third-down conversion rate and a 43-yard touchdown in a Thursday night loss to the Buffalo Bills, highlighting ongoing defensive issues despite injuries and roster changes.

Democrat and Chronicle • 18 sept. 17h23

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen threw for five touchdowns as the Bills opened their new stadium with a 41-31 win over Detroit, while coach Joe Brady emphasized staying focused amid the celebration.

NFL.com • 18 sept. 11h38

Quarterback Josh Allen accounted for five touchdowns in Buffalo's 41-31 victory over Detroit, the first game played at the new Highmark Stadium.

usatoday.com • 18 sept. 05h13

Buffalo opened its new Highmark Stadium with a 41-31 victory over Detroit, highlighted by quarterback Josh Allen’s five touchdowns, while the Lions’ defense struggled.

Pride Of Detroit • 18 sept. 03h53

Detroit lost to Buffalo 41-31 on Thursday Night Football, with defensive lapses, offensive-line injuries and penalties contributing to the defeat.

NBC Sports • 18 sept. 03h39

Josh Allen accounted for five touchdowns, leading Buffalo to a 41-31 victory over Detroit in Thursday Night Football, improving the Bills to 2-0.

Buffalo Rumblings • 18 sept. 03h38

The Buffalo Bills opened their new stadium with a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions, improving to 2-0 on the season.

usatoday.com • 18 sept. 00h34

Buffalo built a 20-point lead before halftime and held on for a 27-7 victory over Detroit, while both teams dealt with several injuries.

Yahoo Sports • 18 sept. 00h00

The Buffalo Bills will play the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football at Highmark Stadium, with the Bills coming off a win over the Texans and the Lions after an overtime victory over the Saints.

CBS Sports • 17 sept. 20h00

The Buffalo Bills host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night, with the game streamed on Amazon Prime and odds favoring Buffalo by 4.5 points.

Fox News • 17 sept. 19h37

Both Detroit and Buffalo entered Week 2 with 1-0 records after close wins, and the Thursday night game will feature their offenses against each other.

Pride Of Detroit • 17 sept. 18h30

Data analysts say the Bills are favored by 4.5 points due to superior intermediate and deep passing, while the Lions rely on their run game and anti-blitz tactics, with player injuries influencing the matchup.

USA Today • 17 sept. 13h10

USA Today Sports' experts released their Week 2 NFL game predictions, highlighting matchups such as the Bills vs. Lions and the Rams vs. Giants, with odds supplied by BetMGM.

Pride Of Detroit • 17 sept. 13h00

The Detroit Lions will face the Buffalo Bills in the Bills' home opener at Highmark Stadium, with both teams preparing for a pivotal early-season contest.

Pride Of Detroit • 17 sept. 12h00

Analysts project a narrow Bills win against the Lions on Thursday night, citing advantages in passing offense and defensive matchups.

Yahoo Sports • 16 sept. 22h23

Both teams, 1-0 entering Week 2, are expected to rely on potent offenses against weak defenses as they meet at Highmark Stadium, with bookmakers favoring a total over 54.5 points.

Pride Of Detroit • 16 sept. 10h00

The Detroit Lions travel to Buffalo for their second game of the 2026 NFL season, facing the Bills in the inaugural matchup at Highmark Stadium, with both teams entering the contest 1-0.