Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills, Week 2 2026
Detroit Lions
Away
31
Buffalo Bills
HomeWon
41
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
| Bills | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 41 |
DET 31BUF 41 Final
Passing leader
29.8PPR pts
26/38, 327 YDS, 4 TD
Top fantasy scorer
35.2PPR pts
9 REC, 142 YDS, 2 TD
Lions leader
23.3PPR pts
16 ATT, 52 YDS, 6 REC, 61 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Defensive playmaker
Greg Rousseau
2 SACK, 3 TKL
Bills 41, Lions 31: Buffalo beats Detroit
Buffalo led 27–10 at halftime and won 41–31, though Detroit took the second half 21–14. The Bills finished with a 446–355 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play.
The Lions went 4-for-11 on third down, while the Bills kept the ball for 33:45 and finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +0.8 yards/play BUF 6.5 · DET 5.7
- +91 total yards BUF 446 · DET 355
- +39% third-down rate BUF 75% · DET 36%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Lions | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | Yards per play | 6.5 |
| 355 | Total yards | 446 |
| 36% | Third-down conversion | 75% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 62 | Plays | 69 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 26:15 | Time of possession | 33:45 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored six touchdowns; the Lions scored four touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | DET | BUF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 9:09 | BUF | Josh Allen 1-yard TD run Takes leadTyler Bass XP | 0 | 7 |
| 3:42 | BUF | Josh Allen → Joshua Palmer, 43-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 0 | 14 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 11:48 | BUF | Josh Allen → Dawson Knox, 1-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 0 | 21 |
| 5:03 | DET | Jared Goff → Jahmyr Gibbs, 11-yard TDJake Bates XP | 7 | 21 |
| 2:52 | BUF | Josh Allen → Dalton Kincaid, 16-yard TD Extends leadXP missed | 7 | 27 |
| 0:00 | DET | Jake Bates 31-yard FG | 10 | 27 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:29 | DET | Jared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 2-yard TDJake Bates XP | 17 | 27 |
| 1:07 | BUF | Josh Allen 2-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 17 | 34 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 10:53 | DET | Jared Goff → Sam LaPorta, 1-yard TDJake Bates XP | 24 | 34 |
| 2:50 | BUF | James Cook III 1-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 24 | 41 |
| 1:42 | DET | Jared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 27-yard TDJake Bates XP | 31 | 41 |
Fantasy Points: Lions vs Bills, Week 2 2026
Fantasy leaders
- Josh Allen40.8 PTSQB1
- Amon-Ra St. Brown35.2 PTSWR4
- Jared Goff29.8 PTSQB2
- Jahmyr Gibbs23.3 PTSRB3
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 29.8 | QB2 | 26/38 | 327 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 130.0 | Start/Sit → |
| Josh Allen | 40.8 | QB1 | 20/31 | 248 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 69 | 2 | 121.4 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 35.2 | WR4 | WR | — | — | — | 13 | 9 | 142 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 23.3 | RB3 | RB | 16 | 52 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 61 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalton Kincaid | 22.5 | TE3 | TE | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 95 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| James Cook | 20.9 | RB5 | RB | 21 | 135 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| Sam LaPorta | 17.2 | TE9 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 52 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Keon Coleman | 12.3 | WR28 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 63 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Joshua Palmer | 11.3 | WR30 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 43 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Dawson Knox | 8.5 | TE18 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Khalil Shakir | 6.8 | WR55 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 38 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jameson Williams | 5.3 | WR71 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 33 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 4.6 | WR75 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 26 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Sione Vaki | 3.0 | RB58 | RB | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| DJ Moore | -0.1 | — | WR | 1 | -1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Target Share38 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown34%, 13 targets
- Jahmyr Gibbs21%, 8 targets
- Sam LaPorta18%, 7 targets
- Isaac TeSlaa13%, 5 targets
- Jameson Williams11%, 4 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share20 carries
- , 16 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Target Share28 targets
- Dalton Kincaid29%, 8 targets
- Khalil Shakir21%, 6 targets
- Keon Coleman21%, 6 targets
- Joshua Palmer11%, 3 targets
- James Cook11%, 3 targets
- Other7%, 2 targets
Carry Share36 carries
- , 21 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | 64 | 98% | 7 | 18% | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | 63 | 97% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 62 | 95% | 13 | 34% | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 54 | 83% | 8 | 21% | 16 |
| Dawson Knox | 56 | 76% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 49 | 75% | 5 | 13% | 0 |
| James Cook | 55 | 74% | 3 | 11% | 21 |
| Keon Coleman | 55 | 74% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | 49 | 66% | 8 | 29% | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | 37 | 50% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | 36 | 49% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | 28 | 38% | 3 | 11% | 0 |
| DJ Moore | 23 | 31% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Brock Wright | 17 | 26% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | 11 | 17% | 1 | 3% | 1 |
| Ray Davis | 10 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Frank Gore | 9 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Keleki Latu | 6 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jackson Meeks | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+17.9Josh Allen40.8 PTS vs 22.9 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−4.1Isaac TeSlaa4.6 PTS vs 8.7 xFP
- Highest expected volume23.6 xFPJahmyr Gibbs23.3 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB | 23.3 | 23.6 | −0.3 | 83% | 80% car | — | 0 | 16 | 80% | 8 | 21% |
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 40.8 | 22.9 | +17.9 | 100% | 31 att | — | 31 | 14 | 39% | 0 | 0% |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 35.2 | 22.7 | +12.5 | 95% | 34% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 34% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 29.8 | 19.5 | +10.3 | 100% | 38 att | — | 38 | 3 | 15% | 0 | 0% |
| James Cook IIIBUF · RB | 20.9 | 17.9 | +3.0 | 74% | 58% car | — | 0 | 21 | 58% | 3 | 11% |
| Dalton KincaidBUF · TE | 22.5 | 14.0 | +8.5 | 66% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 29% |
| Sam LaPortaDET · TE | 17.2 | 12.2 | +5.0 | 98% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 18% |
| Keon ColemanBUF · WR | 12.3 | 10.5 | +1.8 | 74% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 21% |
| Khalil ShakirBUF · WR | 6.8 | 10.5 | −3.7 | 49% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 21% |
| Isaac TeSlaaDET · WR | 4.6 | 8.7 | −4.1 | 75% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 13% |
| Jameson WilliamsDET · WR | 5.3 | 7.0 | −1.7 | 97% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Joshua PalmerBUF · WR | 11.3 | 5.2 | +6.1 | 38% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 8.5 | 3.5 | +5.0 | 76% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Sione VakiDET · RB | 3.0 | 2.4 | +0.6 | 17% | 5% car | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 1 | 3% |
| DJ MooreBUF · WR | -0.1 | 0.6 | −0.7 | 31% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Lions 38 targets and 20 carries; Bills 28 targets and 36 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jared Goff Ran hot
26 of 38 passing for 327 yards, 4 touchdowns; 3 carries for 7 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Panthers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Jared Goff →Josh Allen Ran hot
20 of 31 passing for 248 yards, 3 touchdowns; 14 carries for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Josh Allen →Jahmyr Gibbs Volume, no payoff
8 targets (21% of the team's), 6 catches for 61 yards and 1 touchdown; 16 carries (80% of the team's) for 52 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.6 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Panthers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (8).
Amon-Ra St. Brown Ran hot
13 targets (34% of the team's), 9 catches for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Panthers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown →James Cook III
3 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 21 carries (58% of the team's) for 135 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.9 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in carries (21).
Dalton Kincaid Ran hot
8 targets (29% of the team's), 7 catches for 95 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (8).
Sam LaPorta Ran hot
7 targets (18% of the team's), 6 catches for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Panthers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Sam LaPorta →Joshua Palmer Ran hot
3 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Joshua Palmer →Start/Sit Decisions
Stock Up, Stock Down
Detroit Lions
- Stock up: Sam LaPorta played 98% of the snaps, up from a 81% season average.
Buffalo Bills
- Stock up: Keon Coleman played 74% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
- Stock down: DJ Moore played 31% of the snaps, down from a 76% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.
| Points allowed to | Lions D | Bills D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 30.0 | 20.0 |
| RBs | 19.7 | 29.7 |
| WRs | 39.0 | 38.8 |
| TEs | 33.4 | 10.5 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Buffalo opened at 66% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.
Bills win probability
Key Swings
- +17Allen 1-yd TD run65% → 82%Q1 9:09
- +11Allen → Palmer, 43-yd TD83% → 94%Q1 3:42
- +4Allen → Knox, 1-yd TD94% → 99%Q2 11:48
- −7Goff → Brown, 2-yd TD99% → 92%Q3 9:29
- +5Allen 2-yd TD run95% → >99%Q3 1:07
Swing in Bills win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Detroit Lions | Measure | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Plays | 69 |
| 68% | Pass rate | 48% |
| 6.9 | Yds / dropback | 7.4 |
| 3.3 | Yds / carry | 5.6 |
| 4/11 | Third downs | 9/12 |
Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 7 more plays and gained 0.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DET Brown 34% · Gibbs 21% · LaPorta 18%
- BUF Kincaid 29% · Coleman 21% · Shakir 21%
Possession Results
| Result | DET | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 6 |
| Field goals | 1 | 0 |
| Punts | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
- The Bills opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 85-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Bills scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to nine minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Q1 15:00 | 10 | 85 | 5:51 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q1 9:09 | 3 | -5 | 2:00 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 7:09 | 8 | 79 | 3:27 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q1 3:42 | 4 | 4 | 2:45 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 0:57 | 9 | 57 | 4:09 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 11:48 | 12 | 70 | 6:45 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q2 5:03 | 4 | 68 | 2:11 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 2:52 | 4 | 4 | 1:16 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 1:36 | 5 | 17 | 0:57 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 0:39 | 8 | 65 | 0:39 | Field goal |
| DET | Q3 15:00 | 11 | 74 | 5:31 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q3 9:29 | 15 | 75 | 8:22 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q3 1:07 | 11 | 66 | 5:14 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q4 10:53 | 6 | 15 | 2:28 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 8:25 | 3 | 0 | 0:57 | Punt |
| BUF | Q4 7:28 | 8 | 61 | 4:38 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 2:50 | 7 | 68 | 1:08 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q4 1:42 | 4 | 13 | 1:42 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Lions vs Bills Head-to-Head
The Lions and Bills first met in 1972 and have played 14 times since.
- All-time series
- 9–4–1Bills lead, 14 meetings since 1972
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Lions win
- 35–211994
- Largest Bills win
- 41–312026
Since 2021
3–0 Bills lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, L = Lions win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2026 Wk 2 Lions at Bills BUF 41 DET 31 BUF W
- 2024 Wk 15 Bills at Lions, 2024 Wk 15 recap BUF 48 DET 42 BUF W
- 2022 Wk 12 Bills at Lions, 2022 Wk 12 recap BUF 28 DET 25 BUF W
Season to Date (Through Week 3)
The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Lions | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | Record | 3-0 |
| 31.0 | Points per game | 33.7 |
| 368.3 | Yards per game | 401.7 |
| 5.6 | Yards per play | 6.5 |
| 31.7 | Points allowed per game | 26.0 |
| 416.7 | Yards allowed per game | 361.3 |
Lions vs Bills Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- BUF −5.5Bills covered by 4.5
- Total
- 54.5Over: 72 points scored (by 17.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 30.0 | 41 | +11.0 |
| Lions | 24.5 | 31 | +6.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Lions 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.
Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 0–2
- Over/under
- 2–0
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS on the road
- 0–1
Buffalo Bills
- Against the spread
- 2–0
- Over/under
- 2–0
- ATS as favorite
- 2–0
- ATS at home
- 1–0
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Lions and Bills in Fantasy
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Lions and Bills defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Lions vs Bills Game FAQ
Who won the 2026 Lions vs Bills Week 2 game?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions 41–31 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, on September 17, 2026. See the Bills' 2026 schedule.
What was the final score of Lions vs Bills?
The final score was Bills 41, Lions 31. The Bills led 27–10 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 21, Bills 14.
What happened in the Lions vs Bills game?
Buffalo led 27–10 at halftime and won 41–31, though Detroit took the second half 21–14. The Bills finished with a 446–355 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play. Josh Allen led all players with 20 of 31 passing for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 14 carries for 69 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Bills?
Josh Allen led the game with 40.8 PPR fantasy points, the QB1 of Week 2, on 20 of 31 passing for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 14 carries for 69 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown was next with 35.2 (WR4). See Josh Allen's 2026 game log.
Who led Lions vs Bills in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 26 of 38 for 327 yards and 4 touchdowns. James Cook (BUF) led in rushing with 21 carries for 135 yards and a touchdown. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) led in receiving with 9 catches for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did Josh Allen score against the Lions?
Josh Allen scored 40.8 fantasy points against the Lions in Week 2 of the 2026 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 20 of 31 passing for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 14 carries for 69 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Bills?
Josh Allen outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 40.8 PPR points on 22.9 xFP (+17.9). Isaac TeSlaa fell furthest short, with 4.6 points on 8.7 xFP (−4.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Lions vs Bills?
Jahmyr Gibbs had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 23.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Bills beat the Lions?
The Bills beat the Lions 41–31 because they averaged 6.5 yards per play to 5.7 and outgained them 446–355.
What is the all-time Lions vs Bills record?
The Bills lead the all-time series 9–4–1 across 14 meetings since 1972.
When did the Lions and Bills last play before this game?
Before Week 2 of 2026, they last met in the 2024 season on December 15, 2024, when the Bills beat the Lions 48–42.
What is the Lions vs Bills record since 2021?
The Bills lead 3–0 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.
What was the closing spread for Lions vs Bills?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bills −5.5, making the Buffalo Bills 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 54.5. That implied about 30.0 points for the Bills and 24.5 for the Lions.
Did Lions vs Bills go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 54.5, and the teams combined for 72 points, 17.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Lions vs Bills?
The Bills covered by 4.5 against the closing line of Bills −5.5. The final margin was 10 points.