Friday, September 18, 2026

Lions Links for Friday Morning 9-18-26

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Lions look to clean up communication on defense after loss to Bills:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-lions-look-to-clean-up-communication-on-defense-after-loss-to-bills

RECAP: Lions at Bills:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-at-bills-goff-gibbs-stbrown



3 Winners, 8 Losers From Lions Week 2 Loss to Bills:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/3-winners-8-losers-from-lions-week-2-loss-to-bills

Key Takeaways From Detroit Lions Week 2 Loss Against Buffalo Bills:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/key-takeaways-from-detroit-lions-week-two-loss-against-buffalo-bills




What We Learned About the Lions vs. the Bills: Call Pittsburgh, stop blitzing guys who are good against the blitz, and 3 more things the Lions learned the hard way in Buffalo:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/what-we-learned-about-the-lions-vs-the-bills-call-pittsburgh-stop-blitzing-guys-who-are-good-against-the-blitz-and-3-more-things-the-lions-learned-the-hard-way-in-buffalo/


Lions vs Bills: Detroit struggles in the first half against Buffalo:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/detroit-lions-vs-buffalo-bills


NFL to Make Punishment Decision After Jared Goff, Bills Incident:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/trending/nfl-to-make-punishment-decision-after-jared-goff-bills-incident

Emotional All-Pro LB Campbell shoulders blame after Lions fail to contain Bills:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49970421/emotional-all-pro-lb-campbell-shoulders-blame-lions-loss


Josh Allen opens the Bills' new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401872932

Josh Allen, Bills open new stadium with impressive performance over Lions:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49969222/buffalo-bills-open-highmark-stadium-dominate-detroit-lions


NFL Week 2 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Lions-Bills:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-2-recap-immediate-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-lions-bills

Lions' loss to Bills has panic level high after more poor defense:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-loss-bills-poor-defense/

Lions vs. Bills Highlights: Josh Allen's Five-TD Night Powers Buffalo To Win:  https://www.foxsports.com/live-blog/nfl/lions-vs-bills-live-updates-score



Bills’ Vision Is Becoming Clearer After 2–0 Start Against Playoff-Caliber Teams:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bills-vision-clearer-thursday-2-0-start

Dan Campbell calls out Lions' penalty issues vs. Bills: 'Little s— is killing us':  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/buffalo-bills/news/best-moments-bills-new-stadium-josh-allen/e1b798bb3286e7aa2b4eda7f











Fans Calling For Lions To Fire Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard:  https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/sports/article317289673.html

Video:







Lions vs. Bills highlights | Week 2:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-bills-highlights-week-2

Jared Goff's best throws from 4-TD game vs. Bills | Week 2:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-s-best-throws-from-4-td-game-vs-bills-week-2

Jahmyr Gibbs' best plays from 113-yard game vs. Bills | Week 2:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jahmyr-gibbs-best-plays-from-113-yard-game-vs-bills-week-2

Amon-Ra St. Brown's best catches from 142-yard, 2-TD game | Week 2:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/amon-ra-st-brown-s-best-catches-from-142-yard-2-td-game-week-2



HIGHLIGHT: Goff & St. Brown connect for 2-yard TD:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-st-brown-connect-for-2-yard-td


Aidan Hutchinson strip-sacks Josh Allen on Buffalo's opening drive at new Highmark Stadium:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/aidan-hutchinson-strip-sacks-josh-allen-on-buffalo-s-opening-drive-at-new-highmark-stadium

Lions vs. Bills Week 2 TNF Recap | NFL Daily:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-bills-week-2-tnf-recap-nfl-daily

Detroit Lions falls to Buffalo Bills in TNF showdown, 31-41:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-321001l5sbl48vv6

Albert Breer on Bills' Win Over Lions, Desperate 0-1 Teams and Chiefs' Offensive Success:  https://www.si.com/nfl/video/albert-breer-bills-win-lions-desperate-teams-chiefs-success

Dave Birkett breaks down Detroit Lions loss to Bills in Week 2:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/dave-birkett-breaks-down-detroit-075714500.html

Don't panic yet about Detroit Lions after ugly loss to Bills:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/dont-panic-yet-detroit-lions-053343930.html

The Detroit Lions Have A HUGE Problem After The Loss To the Buffalo Bills:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/detroit-lions-huge-problem-loss-041123484.html

Instant Reaction to Detroit Lions 41-31 Loss to Buffalo Bills:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/instant-reaction-detroit-lions-41-032510620.html
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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Pre-Game Lions Links for Thursday 9-17-26

Articles:







Detroit Lions Sign Levi Onwuzurike, Elevate Two OL From Practice Squad:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-sign-levi-onwuzurike-elevate-two-ol-from-practice-squad

Expect Lions Star Receiver to Bounce Back Against Bills:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/expect-jameson-williams-to-shine-against-bills-week-two


5 Players to Watch in Detroit Lions Week 2 Matchup Against Bills:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/five-players-to-watch-in-detroit-lions-week-2-matchup-against-bills


Detroit Lions Are Week 2 Betting Underdogs Against Buffalo Bills:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-are-week-two-betting-underdogs-against-buffalo-bills

Spot the Ball: 10 Thoughts Ahead of Lions Week 2 Matchup With Bills:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/spot-the-ball-10-thoughts-ahead-of-lions-week-two-bills-game



5 Qs Lions vs. Bills preview: Have Buffalo’s playmakers leveled up Josh Allen?:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/173452/5-qs-lions-bills-preview-buffalos-playmakers-leveled-up-josh-allen





How Much Longer Can the Detroit Lions Ask Jahmyr Gibbs to Do It All?:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-workload-too-high

Morgan Freeman Makes Unexpected Prediction for Bills-Lions Game:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/trending/morgan-freeman-makes-unexpected-prediction-for-bills-lions-game

Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff Projected PPR Fantasy Points in Week 2 vs. Bills:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/jahmyr-gibbs-amon-ra-st-brown-jared-goff-predicted-fantasy-points-wk2-2026

Dan Campbell's Little-Known Connection To Bills Coach Resurfaces Before TNF:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/trending/dan-campbell-joe-brady-connection-lions-bills-thursday-night-football

Jared Goff Given Perfect Fuel to Outplay Josh Allen in Lions-Bills Week 2 Matchup:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/jared-goff-given-perfect-fuel-to-outplay-josh-allen-in-lions-bills-week-2-matchup


NFL Special Teams Report: Week 1 (Gunners - Darius Cooper of the Philadelphia Eagles, Tyler Owens of the Washington Commanders, and Tay Martin and Khalil Dorsey of the Detroit Lions each recorded two tackles without a missed tackle when lined up as gunners.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-special-teams-report-week-1

NFL rookie rankings: Highest-graded players after Week 1 (9. OT Blake Miller, Detroit Lions, 74.7 - Miller kept mistakes in the run game to a minimum, producing the second-best negatively graded play rate among rookie offensive tackles, but it was as a pass-blocker that he really stood out. He allowed a pressure rate of just 2.4% in his Lions debut, and his 78.4 PFF pass-blocking grade was tied for seventh among all right tackles in Week 1.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-rookie-rankings

Did the Lions and Bills already blow their Super Bowl windows?:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-vs-bills-2026-a-battle-of-teams-who-blew-super-bowl-window/

Upset alert for NFL Week 2? Why these 5 favorites could easily drop their matchup, including the Ravens (Detroit Lions (+4.5) at Buffalo Bills - We kick off Week 2 with a doozy of a matchup where points should come in bunches. Along with two high-octane offenses, the Bills will be opening up the new Highmark Stadium, so there will be plenty of buzz on Thursday night. While the narrative surrounding both teams centers on their offense, they each allowed at least 30 points on defense in Week 1. Specifically, as it relates to Buffalo's defense and Detroit's chance of pulling off the upset, I'm not sure they fixed their inability to stop the run. While they held David Montgomery (3.0 yards per carry) in check from an efficiency standpoint, the Texans' back still totaled 60 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. He also caught all three of his targets for 19 yards and another score. Meanwhile, Woddy Marks rushed for 42 yards on just nine carries, and his longest rush went for just 12 yards, so there was success to be had against this unit that'll now try to contain Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs is coming off a career-high 34 touches in Week 1 and was electric with each one of them. He rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns, while forcing 10 missed tackles (per Next Gen Stats). If he can get rolling and help Detroit win the time-of-possession battle, it could go a long way toward helping the defense limit Josh Allen's impact. Dan Campbell has also been superb at getting his team to play up for Thursday Night Football, owning a 4-0 record. Meanwhile, Jared Goff is 21-8 in primetime games since 2019.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/upset-alert-nfl-week-2-odds-picks/

NFL Awards Ballot: Trevor Lawrence Keeps Good Vibes Going, Making Him Early MVP Candidate (Offensive Player Of The Year - 1. Jahmyr Gibbs.  The skinny: Kenneth Walker III certainly has an argument for being on this list, but I went with the reigning Offensive Player of the Year in JSN at No. 3 because of what he did in the second half with Sam Darnold out to help lead Seattle to victory.  The 32-year-old Henry might have had the most impressive performance, with three touchdown runs as the Ravens looked dangerous on offense again. Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing is apparently ready to feed Gibbs, who carried it a career-high 29 times in the win over the New Orleans Saints. Defensive Player Of The Year - 1. Aidan Hutchinson Detroit Lions.  The skinny: Hutchinson is tied for the league lead in sacks (2) and quarterback pressures (10) after Week 1. Watt also had two sacks and completed one of the biggest defensive plays last week, intercepting Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush on a screen pass and picking himself up to rumble 35 yards for a score. Los Angeles safety Quentin Lake finished with an interception and a league-leading three pass breakups in a loss for the Rams.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-awards-ballot-trevor-lawrence-mvp-leaders

How to Watch Lions vs. Bills: Streaming, Time for Thursday Night Football:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/how-to-watch-lions-vs-bills-tv-channel-live-stream-2026-week-2

Three Bold Predictions for Bills-Lions on ‘Thursday Night Football’ Include a Lot of Touchdowns:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bills-lions-thursday-night-football-2026-bold-predictions

The Biggest Question for Every NFL Game In Week 2 (Lions at Bills: Can either defense slow down these offenses?  New Highmark Stadium could be treated to some fireworks when it opens for Lions-Bills on Thursday Night Football. Last time these two teams faced off in December 2024, they combined for over 1,000 yards, 90 points and seven passing touchdowns as the Bills won 48–42. Both defenses still have some question marks, with the Lions’ pass defense struggling against Tyler Shough and the Saints’ up-tempo offense in the second half and the Bills’ rushing defense remaining an issue since last season. Will either defense be able to limit the other offense, or at least make a clutch play or two to give their offense another possession?):  https://www.si.com/nfl/biggest-question-every-game-week-two


‘A Very Misleading Stat’ — NFL Insider ‘Concerned’ About 1 Major Problem With TNF Games Ahead of Bills-Lions Matchup‘Another Year of Multitude Injuries,’:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/insider-concerned-problem-tnf-bills-lions-matchup/

'Already in Midseason Form’ — NFL Fans React As Lions Lose 2 Key Players After Week 1 Win:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-fans-worry-as-lions-lose-two-key-players-to-injury/


Bills Media:



Three Bold Predictions for Bills-Lions on ‘Thursday Night Football’ Include a Lot of Touchdowns:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bills-lions-thursday-night-football-2026-bold-predictions



Predictions:


Video:

'They're in trouble': Compton expects Josh Allen to carve up Lions' defense:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/49965517/compton-expects-josh-allen-carve-lions-defense




Throwdown Thursday: Which player scares you more: Jahmyr Gibbs or Josh Allen? | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/throwdown-thursday-which-player-scares-you-more-jahmyr-gibbs-or-josh-allen-gmfb

What are you looking forward to in Lions-Bills tonight? | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/what-are-you-looking-forward-to-in-lions-bills-tonight-gmfb
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Week 2 Predictions

Week 2 preview: Buffalo Bills host Detroit Lions in Highmark Stadium opener (Predictions.- Cailey Thalman, Sports (1-0): Bills – 35, Lions – 27.  Ian Mills, Sports, (0-1): Bills – 42, Lions – 35.  Mat Mlodzinski, Sports (1-0): Lions – 34, Bills – 31):  https://www.whec.com/sports-news/week-2-preview-buffalo-bills-host-detroit-lions-in-highmark-stadium-opener/

USA Today Lions at Bills: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 2 game (3 Pick the Bills to win by scores of 34-30, 38-31, 30-23.  1 picks the Lions to win 26-24):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/09/16/lions-bills-score-predictions-week-2-game/91786347007/

NFL.com (4 pick the Bills to win by scores of 31-24, 34-24, 30-27, 31-24.  1 picks the Lions to win 28-24):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-picks-week-2-2026-nfl-season

Pride of Detroit NFL Week 2 expert picks, score predictions: Lions at Bills (11 Pick the Bills to win by scores of 33-27, 28-24, 34-24, 27-24, 34-24, 35-24, 33-27, 31-30, 36-33, 30-20, 35-20.  2 Pick the Lions to win by scores of 38-30, 34-30):  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/nfl-picks/172907/nfl-week-2-detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-expert-picks-score-predictions

NFL.com Video - Lions vs. Bills preview | Week 2 (9 pick the Bills to win by scores of 27-24, 31-24, 30 - 28, 47-43, 38-31, 30-22, 31-24, 35-33, 34-23.  1 picks the Lions to win by scores of 30-27):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-bills-preview-week-2

Lions vs Bills picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 2 game Thursday (Both pick the Bills to win by scores of 30-24, 28-24):  https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/09/14/detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-picks-predictions-odds-nfl-week-2/90382034007/

CBS Breech (Lions (1-0) at Bills (1-0) - Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Stream on Amazon).  The Bills' new stadium will be hosting its first regular-season game ever on Thursday night and I have to say, I'm already looking forward to the complaints on social media. The Bills unofficially opened the stadium with a preseason game last month and, well, you know how the dinosaurs ate people when they tried to open Jurassic Park, that's kind of what happened here. No one got eaten, but this was definitely wasn't a smooth dry run and that's mostly because several hundred season-ticket holders found out that they couldn't actually see the entire field because they had an obstructed view.  The good news for anyone with an obstructed view is that this game is on Amazon, so you can just stream it from your phone and watch everything there. Would that defeat the purpose of buying a ticket to the game? Probably, but that's not for me to decide.  I think the best solution here is to just tear the entire stadium down and start again from scratch, but only if the Bills lose. You can't tear down a stadium while they're on a winning streak.  So is there any chance the Bills are going to lose? If Week 1 is any indication, it's certainly possible. The Lions and Bills combined to play zero defense last week. The Bills gave up 31 points to the Texans while the Lions defense gave up 30 to the Saints.   What I'm trying to say here is that I'm fully expecting a shootout.  Thursday night games can sometimes turn into a slog, but that usually doesn't apply to the first Thursday game of the season (And yes, I know there was a Thursday game last week, but this is the first Thursday game where the teams are coming in on a short week). In eight of the past 11 seasons, the first short-week Thursday matchup of that year has been decided by one score. In seven of the past 11 seasons, it's been a game where both teams scored at least 23 points.  When you think of short-week Thursday games, you think of boring, low-scoring games, but I don't think that's going to be the case here. The last time these two teams played came in 2024 in a game the Bills ended up winning 48-42. We got 90 total points we might top that here. The Over/Under should be set at 104.   The unfortunate part for the Lions is that their Week 1 game went to overtime, which means not only do they have to play on the road on a short week, but they have to do it after playing an extra 10 minutes on Sunday. That's brutal.   You know what else is brutal? The fact that I can never remember my Amazon Prime password and I'm going to need it to watch this game. If you need me, I'll be spending the next three hours asking my wife what the password is. I'm starting to think that she keeps me in the dark about the password so I can't see everything she's buying on Amazon. If the Bills score a point for every Amazon box that came to my house over the past month, they're going to win by 40. THE PICK: Bills 38-31 over Lions):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-2-picks-score-predictions/ 

SN Bender (Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills (-4.5) - Thursday, 8:10 p.m., Prime.  The Bills open the new Highmark Stadium in a game that has a pair of top-10 offenses. The Lions are 2-4 ATS as a road underdog since last season – and Jared Goff will have to be more efficient. This line might drop a bit – and Jahmyr Gibbs is coming off a 156-yard performance in the opener. Josh Allen should thrive against a Detroit defense that allowed 410 passing yards to Tyler Shough.  Pick: Bills 28, Lions 26):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-2/830bbe1e7598cf3caadc2a70

SN Iyer (Game of Midweek: Lions at Bills (-4.5, 53.5 o/u) - Thursday 8:15 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime.  The Lions and Bills both won some wild 30-plus point shootouts in Week 1, so this is quite the explosive way to start the week between 1-0 teams loaded both in the running and passing games. Buffalo's defense should rebound better at home while Detroit is coming off a near-historic breakdown. Jahmyr Gibbs vs. James Cook will be speedy good fun, but the difference will be Josh Allen at home vs. Jared Goff on the road. The Bills open their new stadium in style. Pick: Bills win 34-27 and cover the spread.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-against-spread-week-2/ac8832bceab0d79753295421

Walter Football (Week 2 NFL Pick: Bills 31, Lions 24):  https://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2026_02early.php

CBS Sullivan (Lions at Bills (Thursday) - Projected score: Bills 31, Lions 27):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-2-odds-picks-jets-browns/

Lions vs. Bills Prediction Lab: Detroit has a path to the upset — but one thing could wreck it (Prediction: Bills 34, Lions 31:  I think at the end of the day it’s the Bills. I’ve got Buffalo winning 34-31. It’s going to be high-scoring. It’s going to be a shootout. I don’t think either team’s defense is going to come out of this thing looking great. No one is going to call this a defensive hard-fought battle. And honestly, is that even what you would want? You want what everybody else wants: a high-octane offensive shootout with big explosive plays.  There’s a lot going against the Lions here. I think they have some things to fix in the secondary, and I do believe they will clean those up. Maybe the Joey Porter trade is coming down the line, and I certainly feel like it has unbelievable potential of happening, like potential I’ve never thought a trade in Detroit could have. But right now, trying to fix that secondary after three days and getting back on track against a Bills team playing the home opener of their brand new stadium with a raucous crowd? That’s not easy to do.  The Bills are going to use everything they have: crowd noise, the ability to generate explosives, and the talent to edge it out. Maybe whoever has the ball last wins it, and it’s the Bills with a walk-off field goal. But if I’ve learned anything from covering this team for 13 years, it’s that Week 1 might be the biggest liar of all. Don’t always believe what happens in Week 1, because those teams very often come into Week 2 and look nothing like they did the week before. We’ll see what happens Thursday night.):  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/lions-vs-bills-prediction-lab-detroit-has-a-path-to-the-upset-but-one-thing-could-wreck-it/

CBS Prisco (Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills (-4.5) - Thursday, 8:15 p.m. on Amazon Prime.  This will be a treat to watch. Both offenses can roll up big numbers and the defenses have issues. But playing on the road on a short week is always a challenge and it will be for the Lions. Look for Josh Allen to win a shootout with Jared Goff and the Lions' offense. Enjoy the fireworks.  Pick: Bills 36, Lions 30):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-week-2-nfl-picks/

Pro Picks: Rams will rebound but Giants will cover the spread (DETROIT (1-0) at BUFFALO (1-0) - Line: Bills minus 4 1/2.  Josh Allen was spectacular against Houston’s stingy defense, though he was a dropped pick away from losing the game. Joe Brady’s Bills will be fired up to play their home opener in a new stadium. Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and a new-look offensive line were impressive against New Orleans. The defense struggled, as usual.  BILLS: 30-23):  https://apnews.com/article/rams-giants-mcvay-harbaugh-garrett-donald-3a1374b3be3f9670da6f622c20ab56e7

Sportsbook Wire Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills odds, picks and predictions (Prediction - Bills 31, Lions 27):  https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/09/16/lions-at-bills-odds-picks-and-predictions/91798242007/

Lions-Bills Week 2 score predictions from MLive’s beat writers (All 3 Pick the Bills to win by scores of 38-30, 45-31, 31-27):  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2026/09/lions-bills-week-2-score-predictions-from-mlives-beat-writers.html

Bills-Lions: Who you got? Buffalo News writers make their Week 2 predictions (All 4 pick the Bills to win by scores of 31-27, 34-31, 35-28, 48-42):  https://auburnpub.com/sports/bills/article_72d5de5b-bfbc-509a-973c-def1e35a0ade.html

Lions OnSI (All 4 pick the Bills to win by scores of 30-27, 34-24, 30-23, 34-24):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/expert-predictions-for-detroit-lions-matchup-with-buffalo-bills-2026

CBS Dubin Previewing Lions vs. Bills: High-powered offenses kick off Week 2 as Buffalo unveils new stadium (Pick: Bills 35, Lions 31):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/previewing-prediction-lions-bills-nfl-week-2-thursday/

CBS Dajani (Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills (-4.5) (TNF) - Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime.  Dajani (Bills -4.5): This could be the game of the year. Not only are these two of the best teams in the NFL, both being tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the league's best record since 2023 at 37-15, but it's also the first regular-season game in the new Highmark Stadium! It's going to be a night talked about in Buffalo forever. That's why it's around $400 to get in the door, per Ticketmaster. Something has to give here. The Bills have won five straight vs. the Detroit Lions and are 10-2 in their past 12 primetime home games. But the Lions are 14-3 in primetime over the last five seasons, which is the best mark in the NFL! Jared Goff has averaged 351.7 passing yards per game against the Bills -- but has an 0-3 record. Last time Goff played Buffalo, he became the only quarterback in NFL history to lose a game with 400 passing yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions, according to CBS Sports Research. Insane. I'm expecting an absolute shootout on Thursday night, and 4.5 points is more than I was anticipating. However, the Lions' injury report has me leaning toward Buffalo. Goff is down his starting right tackle in Blake Miller, and starting left guard in Christian Mahogany. I saw Buffalo's defensive front get an impressive push in Houston, and ultimately win that game by stripping C.J. Stroud of the football. Bills win in a thrilling home opener. … Prediction: Bills 36, Lions 30):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-2-picks-lions-bills-bengals-texans/

PFT’s Week 2 2026 NFL picks (Lions at Bills (Thursday night):  It’s one of only three games pitting teams that won in Week 1. And it features a couple of the best players in the entire league in Josh Allen and Jahmyr Gibbs.  Buffalo escaped Houston with a victory, and Detroit managed to hold off the Saints after blowing a 21-0 lead.  Expect plenty of points for the first game to be played in Buffalo’s new stadium. As long as the grass cooperates.  Bills 34, Lions 26.):  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-2-2026-nfl-picks

Freep (All 4 pick the Bills to win by scores of 27-20, 34-24, 31-27, 35-30):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/09/17/lions-bills-predictions-nfl-week-2-picks/91788630007/

Detroit News (All 4 pick the Bills to win by scores of 31-27, 31-27, 38-30, 37-34):  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/09/17/pred mmictions-lions-at-buffalo-bills/91765229007/

NFL RealGM (Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills (-4.5): Detroit played a tale of two halves in Week 1, and it’s pretty straightforward how this game will go based on which Lions team shows up in Buffalo’s new stadium. The suffocating, pressuring defense that dominated the Saints in the first half will win this game, Josh Allen be damned. The Detroit team that couldn’t stop Tyler Shough throwing to Devaughn Vele will get run out of the debut regular-season game in Highmark Stadium. Buffalo’s defensive struggles in the middle of the field against the Texans don’t match up well with Detroit’s high-powered offense, but if Allen, D.J. Moore and Dalton Kincaid stay hot, it won’t matter.  Bills 34, Lions 30):  https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3710/Football-Meteorology-For-NFL-Week-2

AthlonSports Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills NFL Prediction, Picks, Odds for Week 2 (Bills 31, Lions 24):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-at-buffalo-bills-nfl-prediction-picks-odds-2026-nfl-week2

TheBigLead (Detroit Lions vs.Buffalo Bills (8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video) - Both teams enter Week 2 with 1-0 records, but the Lions certainly benefitted from good fortune against the New Orleans Saints. Detroit certainly struggled to put away the Saints, and Josh Allen and Co. will be tougher.  The Bills enter the second week of the season with a lot of confidence after taking down the Houston Texans. Buffalo’s strong offensive output is encouraging after D.J. Moore got into the end zone in his team debut. Pick: Bills 27, Lions 21):  https://www.thebiglead.com/nfl-week-2-picks-predictions-patriots-face-0-2-crisis/


Non-Score Predictions:

ESPN (10 pick the Bills to win.  1 picks the Lions to win):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/picks




96 Pick the Bills to win.  8 Pick the Lions to win.  The Average Predicted Score is (2418-2017/74):  Bills 33 Lions 27
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Lions Links for Wednesday 9-16-26

Articles:

Lions at Bills injury report: Sept. 16:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-at-bills-injury-report-sept-16-mahogany-miller-reed


Dan Campbell: Jahmyr Gibbs 'Is The Drug You Need a Little Bit More Of':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/dan-campbell-jahmyr-gibbs-is-drug-you-need-little-bit-more-of

Lions Rookie and Sophomore Power Rankings: Can WR Achieve Breakout?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-rookie-sophomore-power-rankings-can-wr-achieve-breakout



6 Storylines I'm Watching Most in Lions Week 2 Matchup Against Bills:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/six-storylines-watching-most-lions-week-two-matchup-against-bills




Lions projected depth chart vs. Bills: Blake Miller sits, the RB rotation changes, and two young defenders could get their shot:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/lions-projected-depth-chart-vs-bills-blake-miller-sits-the-rb-rotation-changes-and-two-young-defenders-could-get-their-shot/

The Lions’ latest injury looks like the same old story. I don’t think it is, there’s a bigger reason Blake Miller is missing this game:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-latest-injury-looks-like-the-same-old-story-i-dont-think-it-is-theres-a-bigger-reason-blake-miller-is-missing-this-game/

Detroit Lions mailbag: Joey Porter, two stars nearing a return, a hidden offensive wrinkle, and one starting job that may have changed:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-mailbag-joey-porter-two-stars-nearing-a-return-a-hidden-offensive-wrinkle-and-one-starting-job-that-may-have-changed/

Jameson Williams not sweating miscues in season-opener: "We won":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/jameson-williams-2677864562

Would Lions pull trigger on trade for CB Joey Porter Jr.?:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/joey-porter-jr-detroit-lions

Injury Issues to Key Starters Could Doom Lions in Heavyweight Clash vs. Bills:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/injury-issues-to-key-starters-could-doom-lions-in-heavyweight-clash-vs-bills

Christian Izien’s Anticipated Return Could Patch Up Lions’ Secondary Holes:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/christian-iziens-anticipated-return-could-patch-up-lions-secondary-holes

Why Isaac TeSlaa is the Lions’ Key to Victory Against the Bills:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/why-isaac-teslaa-is-the-lions-key-to-victory-against-the-bills

Chuck Clark Gives Lions a Reliable Safety Answer Until Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph Return:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/chuck-clark-gives-lions-a-reliable-safety-answer-until-brian-branch-kerby-joseph-return

Detroit Lions prepare for Josh Allen, loud crowd ahead of Thursday Night Football vs. Buffalo Bills:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/09/16/detroit-lions-prepare-for-josh-allen-loud-crowd-ahead-of-thursday-night-football-vs-bills/

Lions vs. Bills: Three must-know storylines for Thursday's Week 2 prime-time game:  https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-vs-bills-three-must-know-storylines-for-thursday-s-week-2-prime-time-game

2026 NFL offensive line rankings: Broncos retain top spot, Buccaneers move into the top three (17. Detroit Lions:  Already without center Cade Mays, the Lions face questions about the health of left guard Christian Mahogany and right tackle Blake Miller heading into Week 2. The unit played well against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1, with left tackle Penei Sewell the only starter to produce a PFF pass-block win rate below 95.0%. Sewell did have some struggles after moving to the left side of the line, so that’s something to monitor going forward.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-offensive-line-rankings-2026

NFL wide receiver rankings: Puka Nacua leads the top 32 (5. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions:  St. Brown caught all 10 catchable targets thrown his way in the Lions’ win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. His average depth of target was just 5.2 yards, and with only one missed tackle forced, he finished with 67 yards on those 10 receptions. He did, however, find the end zone twice.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings

NFL running back power rankings entering Week 2 (1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions:  Everything went just as expected for Gibbs on Sunday. In a game that was way closer than it looked like it would be, Gibbs carried the ball 29 times for 156 yards and two touchdowns. He also added five catches for 30 yards. We know that Gibbs is going to be busy each week, but maybe not this busy.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/nfl-running-back-power-rankings-entering-week-2/

Who will win NFL MVP? Josh Allen leads power rankings after Week 1 (7. RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions:  Without Gibbs, the Lions would have had virtually no offense in Week 1. In his first game since David Montgomery's departure via trade, the fourth-year running back rushed a league-leading 29 times for 156 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught all five of his targets for 30 receiving yards. By the end of the Lions' overtime win, Gibbs was responsible for 50.4% of Detroit's total yards on offense.  The biggest concern moving forward is sustainability. The Lions were able to keep Gibbs relatively fresh – i.e., fewer than 300 carries per season – when Montgomery was around for the team's "Sonic and Knuckles" backfield tandem. But 29 carries per game is not something Detroit can lean on for 16 more matchups – at least, not if they expect Gibbs to be part of their long-term plans like his three-year, $67.5 million extension would suggest.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/09/16/nfl-mvp-power-rankings-week-1/91761657007/




QB Rankings:

NFL QB rankings, Week 2: Caleb Williams, Lamar Jackson and Trevor Lawrence soar into top five (9. Jared Goff:  Week 2 NFL QB Power Rankings: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson rise up (10. Jared Goff Detroit Lions QB:  Jared Goff helped pilot the Detroit Lions to a narrow 31-30 overtime victory over the feisty New Orleans Saints in Week 1 with an efficient 206 yards passing and two passing touchdowns. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs did most of the heavy lifting with 156 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns on 29 carries, but Goff played clean enough to remain in the top 10 for now. (No change):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/week-2-nfl-qb-power-rankings-josh-allen-lamar-jackson-rise-drake-maye-down/

PFF (16. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions:  Goff avoided big mistakes in the Lions’ win over the Saints, finishing without a turnover-worthy play. He ranked 16th at the position in both EPA per play and adjusted completion percentage, while his average depth of target was tied for the ninth-lowest mark among quarterbacks.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-quarterback-rankings

Bills Media:




Three Reasons Bills Should be Leery of Lions on Thursday Night Football:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/week-2-three-reasons-bills-should-be-leery-of-lions-on-thursday-night-football

Bills’ Dalton Kincaid Has Real Chance to Continue Historic Pace vs. Lions on TNF:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/week-2-bills-dalton-kincaid-has-real-chance-to-continue-historic-pace-vs-lions

Video - Dan Orlovsky: Bills Offense Impresses In Week 1, Lions at Bills Preview:  https://www.buffalobills.com/video/dan-orlovsky-bills-offense-impresses-in-week-1-lions-at-bills-preview

Podcast:

Lions at Bills Week 2 preview | The Official Detroit Lions Podcast:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-at-bills-week-2-preview-the-official-detroit-lions-podcast


Video:


'GMFB' previews Lions-Bills matchup in Week 2:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/gmfb-previews-lions-bills-matchup-in-week-2


Detroit Free Press - Lions need to make a DB trade or risk losing the season:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlqZlMw7njE


Stephen A: The Lions' defense is a huge concern:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/49956844
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Lions Links for Tuesday 9-15-26

Articles:


NOTEBOOK: Lions looking forward to TNF at Buffalo:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-lions-looking-forward-to-tnf-at-buffalo-gillhoward-hutchinson-yasin

NFC NORTH: Where all four teams stand heading into Week 2:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-where-all-four-teams-stand-heading-into-week-2-stbrown-gibbs-hutchinson



The Good, Bad and Ugly From Detroit Lions OT Win Against Saints:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/the-good-bad-and-ugly-from-detroit-lions-ot-win-against-saints

It's Now or Never For Detroit Lions To Trade For Joey Porter Jr.:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/it-is-now-or-never-for-detroit-lions-to-trade-for-joey-porter-jr

Detroit Lions Looking To Get Two Receivers More Production:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-looking-to-get-two-receivers-more-production

Lions Week 2 Stock Watch: 6 Risers, 4 Fallers After Season-Opening Win:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-week-two-stock-watch-six-risers-four-fallers-after-saints-win

Dan Campbell pours cold water on Detroit Lions Joey Porter Jr. trade rumors:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/173266/detroit-lions-joey-porter-jr-trade-rumors-dan-campbell-comments




Lions fans won’t like Dan Campbell’s answer about a blockbuster trade — but listen to the second part:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/lions-fans-wont-like-dan-campbells-answer-about-a-blockbuster-trade-but-listen-to-the-second-part/

The first thing to know about the Lions’ opponent: The Bills have a trap the Lions fell into a lot last year: https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-first-thing-to-know-about-the-lions-opponent-the-bills-have-a-trap-the-lions-fell-into-a-lot-last-year/

Lions Film Study: Keith Abney’s debut showed exactly why Dan Campbell keeps calling him “headsy”:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/lions-film-study-keith-abneys-debut-showed-exactly-why-dan-campbell-keeps-calling-him-headsy/

Why aren’t we talking about this? Two Lions defenders quietly played much bigger roles than expected:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/why-arent-we-talking-about-this-two-lions-defenders-quietly-played-much-bigger-roles-than-expected/

Dan Campbell says the Lions are ready to get Isaac TeSlaa involved — now he has to make it count:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-says-the-lions-are-ready-to-get-isaac-teslaa-involved-now-he-has-to-make-it-count/

Vikings EDGE Dallas Turner’s dominance to Chicago’s high-powered offense: the NFC North learned a lot in Week 1:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/nfc-north-week-1-vikings-dallas-turner-packers-bears-ben-johnson-lions/

Campbell: Isaac TeSlaa "has earned the right" to get more targets. But is it that simple?:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/isaac-teslaa-detroit-lions-2677861624

How rookie Skyler-Gill Howard has sprung to life for Lions:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/skyler-gill-howard-lions

Let's kick off NFL Week 2: Seven things Solak thinks -- including that Houston's offense could be decent (I think ... the Lions' secondary is going to be an Achilles' heel.  The Lions face the Bills on "Thursday Night Football" this week. Two teams that won in the final seconds of Week 1. Two teams that have made postseason runs recently but have not played on a Super Bowl Sunday -- and are desperate to do so. Gimme, gimme, gimme. I have my suspicions about both defenses after one week of NFL action. The Bills blew a few coverages and run fits in their first game under coordinator Jim Leonhard, and their lack of size in the back seven is notable. But their warts pale in comparison to the nasty boil that is the Lions' secondary. Detroit got the drop on the Saints with a nickel-heavy, zone-heavy approach -- a zag from its defensive identity. In the first half (i.e. before the game script was clear pass for the Saints), the Lions were in zone coverage on 87.5% of the Saints' dropbacks, higher than any game last season under Kelvin Sheppard save for a Week 18 contest in which they were already mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Of their 34 defensive plays, 20 were in nickel personnel -- their second highest of any game under Sheppard. This zone-heavy approach worked well to protect the Lions' older corners, D.J. Reed and Rock Ya-Sin, from chasing receivers all across the formation. In the absence of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch (both on the physically unable to perform list), the Lions had Chuck Clark, Avonte Maddox and Thomas Harper playing the safety and nickel roles -- not the sort of talent you want isolated in man coverage against slots and tight ends, either. Then the Saints circled the wagons in the locker room and adjusted. Quarterback Tyler Shough had a towering 325 passing yards in the second half and overtime combined. Since the 2010 season, only 11 quarterbacks have been so prolific after the halftime break.  Shough's first big completion out of the halftime locker room (after a pick and two sacks to open the third quarter) was a scramble drill play. The Lions were well positioned, but once Chris Olave broke downfield, it became a footrace between him and Reed -- a losing proposition for Detroit. Detroit's corners were playing with a ton of cushion -- in part to trap underneath throws with driving defensive backs and sinking linebackers, but also to give their corners room to deal with the speed of Olave and rookie receiver Bryce Lance, a 4.3 player. Reed averaged 7.1 yards of pre-snap cushion, per NFL Next Gen Stats; Ya-Sin was just behind him at 5.9 yards. Last season, Ya-Sin was the second-closest CB to the line of scrimmage (4.0 yards of cushion), and Reed was well closer than average (5.2 yards).  No matter what sort of scheme you run or cushion you deploy, speed liabilities at cornerback will come back to get you. The Bills don't have a particularly fast group of receivers, but it's this sort of out-of-structure play that Josh Allen will create far more often -- and far more successfully -- than Shough did.  So, this is a shift, and it's to insulate the safety play. I'm not sure how tenable it is. The Saints' ability to get free access on slants in the second half was a big part of their comeback. Olave and Lance both got open on deep stop routes, as well, as the Lions' secondary kept a careful umbrella over any vertical routes. Against a quarterback with Allen's velocity on Thursday, those windows will be wide open. Of course, against a quarterback with Allen's aggressiveness, Sheppard's clever zone coverage calls also could generate big negative plays. But the Lions had two picks, a sack-fumble recovered and four more sacks against the Saints -- and still, New Orleans was a two-point try away from an upset.  The Lions are 1-0 after one week without Branch and Joseph -- that's a huge win. I'm just mightily worried about their ability to stay afloat against a more developed quarterback and deeper passing attack.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49940280/week-2-seven-things-solak-thinks-bears-vikings-bills-lions

These five rookies balled out in their NFL debuts, but is their early success sustainable? (Blake Miller, OT, Lions:  With Penei Sewell at left tackle, Miller, the 17th overall pick, started on the right side, the same position where he made huge strides his last two seasons at Clemson. And while the Lions entered the season knowing continuity up front would be one of their biggest unknowns, Miller picked up where he left off for the Lions.  He played 73 snaps, didn't allow a sack, and allowed just one pressure, and for a first-year offensive lineman, that's as good a start as you can hope for. History gives us both reasons for optimism and a warning against overreacting. Rashawn Slater played 78 snaps and didn't allow a pressure in his first NFL action, and that result turned out to be a very good indication of what was coming. Creed Humphrey similarly allowed zero pressures over 41 pass-blocking snaps and looked at ease against the step up in competition. And Sewell is a useful reminder not to overreact to one uneven game: he allowed six pressures in Week 1, then quickly settled in, had a strong 2021 campaign and developed into one of the league's best players.  So Miller doesn't need to be Slater for Week 1 to matter. The significant part is that Detroit handed a rookie tackle a full workload and the offense never had to spend the afternoon rescuing him.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-rookies-week-1-standouts/

2026 NFL MVP rankings after Week 1: Derrick Henry goes nuclear (8. Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions):  The Lions have the luxury of elite options across their offense, but Gibbs is the piece that makes them go. Gibbs recorded 186 all-purpose yards against the Saints in his first game without David Montgomery splitting carries with him in the same backfield.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/2026-nfl-mvp-rankings-week-1-derrick-henry-goes-nuclear/

Report card grades for all 16 NFC teams in NFL Week 1 (Detroit Lions: B-.  Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown each scored two touchdowns, but after squandering a 21-0 lead, their narrow overtime victory almost turned into a devastating loss.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/report-card-grades-16-nfc-teams-nfl-week-1/

NFL Week 1 Defining Stats: Record-Setting Scoring, Historic Performances (Jahmyr Gibbs In Elite Company - Gibbs became the fourth player in NFL history to record 14 career games with 2+ rushing touchdowns before turning 25 years old, joining Jim Brown (15), Todd Gurley (15) and Christian McCaffrey (15).  Gibbs is now the sixth player in NFL history to accumulate 50 touchdowns in his first 50 career games, joining Chuck Foreman, Jim Brown, Steve Van Buren, Larry Johnson, and Marcus Allen.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-week-1-defining-stats-record-setting-scoring-historic-performances

Examining 5 teams that could be trade candidates for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. (Detroit Lions - They're atop my list for myriad reasons. First, it's a scheme fit. Porter is best as a man cornerback, and the Lions were third in man-coverage rate (32%) a year ago. Their man rate was lower in Week 1, with SumerSports charting it at 26%, but you can likely chalk that up to being shorthanded in the secondary. They've already cut Terrion Arnold, and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is hurt, which has been a chronic problem.  Second, they have the flexibility to do it. The Lions recently restructured the deals of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell, and sit almost $39 million under the salary cap for this season. Brad Holmes has never shied away from a bold stroke as general manager, and there are reports that Detroit has already made a call on Porter. The Lions have all their draft picks for 2027, plus a little more, so they could afford the price tag if the Steelers ask for a first-rounder and more for Porter.  The Lions started D.J. Reed and Rock Ya-Sin against the Saints, with Roger McCreary and rookie Keith Abney filling in, and they almost fell under the weight of New Orleans' second-half comeback in Week 1. They need help in the secondary, and this is a Lions team that believes it can be back in the playoff mix. They'd hate to see the secondary break down late in the season again, so the motivation to upgrade has to be there. And though Porter, who is Pittsburgh through and through as the son of the Steelers' longtime linebacker, has no direct connection to the city of Detroit, there is a fun bit of history involving the Porter family and the city: Dad holding a 5-year-old Joey Jr. on Ford Field after the Steelers won Super Bowl XL.  If this trade happens, we demand the photo recreation be shot 20-plus years later.):   https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/examining-5-teams-that-could-be-trade-candidates-for-steelers-cb-joey-porter-jr-205230175.html

NFL Offensive Line Rankings 2026: Cowboys, Lions Dominate While Packers, Falcons Struggle in Week 1 (2. Detroit Lions - Team OL Impact Score: 84.4.  Best-Ranked OL: Juice Scruggs, 85.0 (5th overall, 2nd position).  Worst-Ranked OL: Tate Ratledge, 77.3 (57th overall, 20th position)):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-offensive-line-rankings-week-1-2026/

The first thing to know about the Lions’ opponent: The Bills have a trap the Lions fell into a lot last year:  https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_first_thing_to_know_about_the_lions_opponent_the_bills_have_a_trap_the_lions_fell_into_a_lot_last_year/s1_17313_44306819

NFC power rankings: Why Rams’ struggles are overblown entering NFL Week 2 (6. Detroit Lions (Prev: 6) - Last week: vs. New Orleans Saints, W 31-30 (OT).  Next week: at Buffalo Bills, Thursday, September 17, 8:15 PM ET.  Running back Jahmyr Gibbs set a career high with 29 carries and ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Jared Goff threw both of his touchdown passes to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, including a 4-yarder in overtime.  Detroit led 21-0 in the third quarter before the Saints tied it with 1:07 left in regulation, and the defense had to stop a two-point pass to win. “That guy is our hot hand,” head coach Dan Campbell said of Gibbs, per the Associated Press. The Lions play Thursday night in Buffalo, where the Bills host their first regular-season game in their new stadium.  Detroit escaped, but a team with Super Bowl expectations should not need an overtime rescue after building a three-touchdown lead at home. Gibbs remains the answer whenever the offense needs stability. The defense still looks capable of dragging the Lions into weekly chaos. Thursday’s trip to Buffalo will show whether the collapse was opening-week rust or evidence that Detroit remains dangerously unbalanced.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/nfc-power-rankings-why-rams-struggles-overblown-nfl-week-2/

10 NFL Rookies Who Already Turned Heads With Huge Week 1 Debuts (Blake Miller, OT, Detroit Lions:  Blake Miller was among the most experienced and mature prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Unsurprisingly, he walked right into the Detroit Lions' starting lineup at right tackle. Miller was good versus the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's overtime victory. The former Clemson standout allowed just one pressure and was consistently a net-positive up front.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/news/10-nfl-rookies-who-already-turned-heads-with-huge-week-1-debuts



QB Rankings:

QB Stock Market Week 2: Why Caleb Williams' Ceiling Is Best QB On The Planet (8 Jared Goff - Previously ranked: 15. It wasn’t totally Jared Goff’s fault that the Saints got back into their opener in Detroit, eating away at a 14-point lead and sending the game to overtime. The Lions defense shoulders plenty of that blame. But when looking at Goff’s fourth quarter, you can see a series of failed third-down conversions where he made mistakes. That let New Orleans back into it.  On two third downs in the fourth quarter, Goff threw a pair of targets to Jameson Williams. In both instances, Goff made the catch more difficult than it needed to be. And there was a target for Amon-Ra St. Brown (another fourth-quarter third down) when Goff should’ve looked him off and found the second man in the progression. Williams, in particular, could’ve had a much bigger game if he and Goff had a cleaner connection. He had just four catches on his nine targets, and finished at a catch rate of 44.4% — 13.9% lower than expected, per Next Gen Stats. If Goff and Williams can figure out why, exactly, their connection grew frayed in this game, then this offense will benefit enormously.  But Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown are incredible in pressure moments, including in overtime when Goff fired what seemed like a dangerous ball for St. Brown — only for the All-Pro wideout to snatch the ball away from a DB on the way into the end zone.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/qb-stock-market-week-2-why-caleb-williams-ceiling-best-qb-planet

Power Rankings:


Bills Media:

Top storylines for Bills vs. Lions | NFL Week 2:  https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-storylines-for-bills-vs-lions-nfl-week-2

Three Things Buffalo Bills Must Improve in Week 2 vs. Detroit Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/week-2-three-things-buffalo-bills-must-improve-vs-detroit-lions

Bills' Week 2 Injury Report: Three Starters Added on Short Week With Lions Looming:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/injury-report-week-2-bills-three-starters-added-short-week-lions-looming



Video - Greg Rousseau On What To Expect From Thursday Night Football Against The Detroit Lions:  https://www.buffalobills.com/video/greg-rousseau-on-what-to-expect-from-thursday-night-football-against-the-detroit-lions

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