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Sports James Cook statistics vs Lions
Tom Viera
- 21 hurrying efforts
- 135 hurrying backyards
- 6.4 backyards per bring
- 1 hurrying goal
- 1 reception (3 targets)
- 4 getting backyards
- 0 getting goals
11:31 pm ET
Sports Costs vs Lions last rating from ‘Thursday Night Football’ Week 2 video game
Tom Viera
The Bills beat the Lions 41-31.
11:29 pm ET
Sports Lions whistled for facemask charge to seal Bills win
Jacob Camenker
The Lions stopped James Cook on back-to-back brings, establishing a possibility to get the ball back one more time, however they were whistled for a facemask charge on the 2nd take on.
That charge will enable the Bills to enter into triumph development and make a 41-31 success over the Lions.
11:29 pm ET
Sports Khalil Shakir recuperates onside kick
Jacob Camenker
The Lions’ onside kick effort took a great hop, however Shakir fielded it before any Lions might come up to him. He returned it about 10 lawns before moving to the ground to prevent being struck.
Detroit still has 2 timeouts staying, however stopping working to recuperate the kick will all however end its possibilities of installing an unlikely return.
11:26 pm ET
Sports Expenses vs Lions score upgrade: Amon-Ra St. Brown logs 2nd TD on 27-yard strike from Jared Goff
Jacob Camenker
The Lions have when again cut their deficit to 10. Goff struck St. Brown over the middle for a 27-yard goal with 1:42 staying in guideline.
It was St. Brown’s 2nd goal of the day. It likewise marked the 2nd straight week he and Goff linked for 2 goals.
Jake Bates made the additional point, and now the Lions will try an onside kick.
Expenses 41, Lions 31
11:14 pm ET
Sports Costs vs Lions score upgrade: James Cook powers in 1-yard TD to most likely seal Bills win
Jacob Camenker
With 2:50 staying in policy, Cook topped off the Bills’ most current drive with a 1-yard goal run. He got Buffalo into the red zone with a 22-yard scuttle, and he was lastly rewarded after Josh Allen represented the previous 2 hurrying goals.
Tyler Bass made the additional indicate extend Buffalo’s cause 17 points, an ensured 3 ownerships, with the video game unwinding.
Costs 41, Lions 24
11:03 pm ET
Sports Lions go three-and-out after stopping the Bills
Jacob Camenker
The Lions ran 3 plays after making a crucial stop versus the Bills. They could not get a single backyard.
Rather of going all out on fourth-and-10 from deep in their own zone, Detroit decided to punt. Dan Campbell’s team will require to get another fast stop, tracking by 10 with 7:28 staying in policy.
11:00 pm ET
Sports Lions require Bills into 2nd punt after Khalil Shakir drop
Jacob Camenker
The Bills had a possibility to get a third-and-8, or a minimum of get near the line to acquire, after Josh Allen tossed a pass towards Shakir. The Boise State item could not reel it in, as it clanged off his hands.
Now, the Lions will get the ball back, tracking by 10 with 8:25 staying in policy. They have actually scored on 4 of their last 5 drives however will begin with their own 10-yard line.
10:51 pm ET
Sports Expenses vs Lions score upgrade: Jared Goff lollipops 1-yard TD pass to Sam LaPorta to top off 65-yard drive
Jacob Camenker
Goff and the Lions’ offense continue to play well in the 2nd half. The veteran quarterback as soon as again led the Lions down the field and completed a 10-play drive with a 1-yard play-action hand down first-and-goal.
Goff completely looped a pass to a wide-open Sam LaPorta, marking his 3rd passing goal of the video game.
Jake Bates made the additional point and Detroit has as soon as again shaved its deficit to 10, this time with 10:53 staying in policy. Now, the Lions simply require to discover a method to stop the Bills.
Expenses 34, Lions 24
10:40 pm ET
Sports End of 3rd quarter rating: Bills up 34-17 getting in 4th quarter
Jacob Camenker
The Lions have actually discovered some rhythm on offense given that the latter phases of the very first half, however the story of the video game has actually been their total failure to stop the Bills. Part of that is due to the fact that Detroit’s banged-up defense is missing out on securities Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph tonight.
Josh Allen is likewise playing at an All-Pro level. He has actually been a vibrant, dual-threat playmaker all night and looks as comfy as ever in Joe Brady’s offense. Brady has actually likewise called up quality play calls throughout the afternoon, running out of a range of developments and keeping Detroit’s beleaguered defense thinking.
Buffalo seems well on its method to a 2-0 start, and an excellent one, at that, versus 2 playoff competitors. Detroit will require to discover a method to get a stop defensively for there to be any silver lining in this contest.
10:33 pm ET
Sports Costs vs Lions score upgrade: Josh Allen scrambles in for 5th TD of video game
Jacob Camenker
The Lions might not get the stop they so frantically required versus the Bills. They burned 8:22 of video game time on a 15-play, 75-yard drive that ended with Allen running in a goal off a play-action call.
Tyler Bass made the additional point, and the Bills are back up 17.
Expenses 34, Lions 17
10:29 pm ET
Sports Expenses utilizing more ’13’ workers in the 2nd half
Jacob Camenker
The Bills have actually continued systematically moving the ball down the field versus the Lions.
Among the most striking components of this is that Buffalo has actually been utilizing “13” workers– which is one running back and 3 tight ends– typically. That has actually permitted the Bills to run the ball well and likewise benefit from their excellent one-two tight end punch of Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox.
It will be fascinating to see if this stays a pattern for the Bills progressing. “13” workers is presently en style league-wide, and Joe Brady appears delighted to blend it into his offense.
10:17 pm ET
Sports Costs vs Lions score upgrade: Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown lead Lions to TD on very first drive of 2nd half
Jacob Camenker
After a peaceful very first half, St. Brown was greatly included on the Lions’ very first drive of the 2nd half. Goff targeted St. Brown 5 times and linked on 4, consisting of a 21-yard connection and a 2-yard goal to top the drive.
Goff’s offending line has actually done a much better task of offering him time to toss, which has actually caused his success over the Lions’ last 2 drives, throughout which they have actually scored 10 points.
Mentioning scoring, Jake Bates made the additional point, which cut Detroit’s deficit to 10 points.
Expenses 27, Lions 17
10:09 pm ET
Sports DJ Moore injury upgrade
Tom Viera
The Bills have actually eliminated their experienced pass receiver for the rest of the video game with a shoulder injury.
10:00 pm ET
Sports Josh Allen statistics at halftime
Jacob Camenker
Allen has actually had an excellent getaway versus the Lions so far. He has actually currently logged 4 overall goals (3 death, one hurrying) and has actually represented more yardage than the whole Lions’ offense.
In general, Allen has actually finished 12 of 19 passes for 164 lawns and 3 goals while including 40 hurrying backyards and a goal on 4 brings.
9:55 pm ET
Sports Expenses vs Lions halftime rating: Buffalo controling Detroit, hold 27-10 lead
Jacob Camenker
Jake Bates had the ability to add a 31-yard basket for the Lions to end the very first half, however it was a small favorable advancement in what was otherwise a dreadful half of action for Detroit.
The Lions have actually struggled strongly to include the Bills, who have actually seen Josh Allen and James Cook run roughshod on Detroit’s defense. Allen has actually checked out the field extremely well and has actually displayed his dual-threat capability with 40 hurrying backyards and a goal on 4 brings.
The only unfavorable for the Bills was losing No. 1 receiver DJ Moore to a shoulder injury in the very first half. His return is presently doubtful, however losing him would be a blow to Buffalo’s getting space.
Extremely bit has actually gone right for the Lions’ offense, however Jared Goff began to get into a much better rhythm in the 2nd half of the 2nd quarter. His banged-up offending line has actually had a hard time to secure him, however if Goff can much better disperse the ball to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams after halftime, the Lions might a minimum of have the ability to cut into their 17-point deficit.
As Dan Campbell stated to Amazon Prime’s Kaylee Hartung getting in the locker space, they likewise have to “cut out the penalties.” Detroit has actually been charged with 7 in the very first half. They have actually just chosen 36 lawns, however one erased a red-zone interception.
9:31 pm ET
Sports DJ Moore injury upgrade
Tom Viera
The Bills offseason acquisition was displaced of the video game after landing hard on his left shoulder while attempting to make a diving catch in the end zone late in the 2nd quarter. He stayed down on the ground, preferring his shoulder, before medical personnel were called onto the field to tend to him.
Moore ultimately strolled off the field on his own. The Bills revealed that Moore is doubtful to return with a “shoulder and stinger.” They took him to the locker space for X-rays.
9:28 pm ET
Sports Expenses vs Lions score upgrade: Dalton Kincaid gets 16-yard goal to respond to Lions’ rating
Jacob Camenker
It didn’t take wish for Buffalo to respond to Detroit’s rating. The Bills installed a four-play, 68-yard drive that ended with Josh Allen striking Kincaid over the middle for a simple 16-yard rating.
James Cook established ball game with an exceptional proving. The star running back ripped through the Lions for 62 backyards on 3 brings, establishing the Bills at a loss zone. The Lions looked defenseless to stop his special mix of rascality and speed, which does not bode well for Detroit as Dan Campbell’s team routes huge.
The only silver lining for the Lions? Tyler Bass missed out on the additional point, so Buffalo leads by just 20 with 2:52 staying in the very first half.
Expenses 27, Lions 7
9:18 pm ET
Sports Costs vs Lions score upgrade: Jared Goff strikes Jahmyr Gibbs for Lions’ very first TD
Jacob Camenker
Gibbs stays the Lions’ greatest offending hazard. He made a number of exceptional catches on the Lions’ very first goal drive of the video game, consisting of an 11-yard goal grab throughout which he kept the ball while conjecturing in the back from a Bills protector.
Goff seemed in a much better rhythm throughout the Lions’ 3rd drive, as his defense held up a bit much better. He likewise finished his very first pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown after the star wideout went without a target throughout the group’s very first two-and-a-half drives.
Jake Bates didn’t make terrific contact on the additional point, however he still coaxed it through the uprights. The Lions are now tracking by 14 and will aim to stop the Bills for the very first time with 5:03 staying in the very first half.
Expenses 21, Lions 7
9:09 pm ET
Sports Avonte Maddox injury upgrade
Jacob Camenker
The Lions are currently down their leading 2 securities, Brian Branch and Kirby Joseph, and they might have lost another one versus the Bills.
Maddox was injured on the Bills’ 3rd drive, right before the group entered completion zone. The veteran had the ability to stroll off the field however was later on revealed on the broadcast being hauled into the locker space with his cleat off.
The Lions revealed that Maddox is doubtful to return with a foot injury.
9:06 pm ET
Sports Expenses vs Lions score upgrade: Josh Allen logs 3rd goal of very first half on TD to Dawson Knox
Jacob Camenker
For a minute, it appeared like the Lions had actually required Josh Allen into an interception, as a ball pin-balled into the hands of Skyler Gill-Howard after Allen tossed it back over the middle of the field.
The Lions were whistled for protective holding on the play, which enabled the Bills to remain on the field. Quickly afterwards, Allen discovered Dawson Knox open after a play-action pass and struck him to provide Buffalo a three-score lead.
Tyler Bass kept the additional point simply inside the left upright, and the Bills are burning out the Lions early in their “Thursday Night Football” clash.
Expenses 21, Lions 0
8:54 pm ET
Sports End of very first quarter rating: Bills squashing Lions 14-0
Jacob Camenker
The very first main “Thursday Night Football” video game of the season has actually been all Buffalo through the very first 15 minutes. The Bills scored on each of their very first 2 offending drives and ended the very first quarter on the edge of field-goal variety.
Josh Allen has actually been a vibrant, dual-threat playmaker versus a banged-up Lions defense and has actually assisted the Bills outgain their challenger 168-10 early. Detroit hasn’t been able to safeguard Jared Goff at all behind an undermanned offending line, as Greg Rousseau has actually been wreaking havoc.
The Lions will require to come up with a stop, or a minimum of sustain a drive, rapidly in the 2nd quarter. Otherwise, Thursday’s video game might become a laugher.
8:50 pm ET
Sports Lions drive reversed by sack, bad breeze
Jacob Camenker
The Lions’ offending line troubles are appearing huge on their very first 2 drives. A number of good Jahmyr Gibbs runs had Detroit on the cusp of basket variety, however the Lions just went backwards from there.
Gregory Rousseau navigated tight end Brock Wright in an individually representative on second-and-1 to develop a third-and-11. On that play, backup center Juice Scruggs cruised a breeze that Jared Goff got a hand on however needed to just fall on to avoid a turnover.
The Lions needed to punt, and a great return by Greg Dortch has actually the Bills established near midfield.
8:43 pm ET
Sports Expenses vs Lions score upgrade: Josh Allen tosses 43-yard goal to Josh Palmer
Jacob Camenker
The Lions required the Bills into a third-and-11, however Detroit made a vital mistake on the play. Security Avonte Maddox let Palmer support the defense after biting on a below path from Khalil Shakir, and Allen saw it instantly. The veteran quarterback lofted a downfield strike to Palmer, who captured it with ease and waltzed into completion zone, unblemished.
Tyler Bass made the additional point and the Bills have a two-touchdown lead.
Expenses 14, Lions 0
8:34 pm ET
Sports Expenses defense forces three-and-out as Lions offending line has a hard time
Jacob Camenker
The Lions went into Thursday’s video game handling a couple of significant injuries along their offending line, with first-round novice Blake Miller and beginning left guard Christian Mahogany out of the lineup. Detroit had a hard time to obstruct on its opening drive, and Goff took a sack on 3rd down under pressure.
The Bills will get the ball back with an opportunity to build on their lead. The Lions will require to discover a method to much better support their blockers and provide Goff a shot at making some down-the-field plays.
8:28 pm ET
Sports Expenses vs Lions score upgrade: Josh Allen ratings on QB slip to offer Bills lead
Jacob Camenker
Allen displayed his dual-threat abilities on his very first drive at the brand-new Highmark Stadium. He assisted the Bills march 85 backyards over 10 plays before pressing a 1-yard sneak throughout the objective line on very first and objective.
The Lions were having a lot of trouble consisting of Allen on the run throughout their very first drive, enabling him to log 40 backyards and a goal on 4 brings. They might require to dedicate a devoted spy to the star quarterback.
Tyler Bass made the additional point, and the Bills have an early goal lead.
Expenses 7, Lions 0
8:19 pm ET
Sports Buffalo Bills brand-new arena capability
Tom Viera
New Highmark Stadium is the tiniest arena in the NFL in 2026, with a main seating capability of 60,108. It can hold up to 66,000 with standing-room-only seating, according to a report from Sports Business Journal.
8:17 pm ET
Sports Why is the Canadian Anthem – ‘O, Canada’ carried out at Bills video games?
Jacob Camenker
The Bills generally carry out “O, Canada”the Canadian nationwide anthem, at their video games due to the fact that of their close distance to the border.
Buffalo has actually attempted to use its Canadian fan base in the past, as the Bills played 6 regular-season video games in Toronto from 2008 to 2013. Buffalo lies less than 100 miles from Toronto.
7:30 pm ET
Sports Who are the Thursday Night Football commentators for Amazon Prime Video?
Tom Viera
Al Michaels (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (expert) will remain in the broadcast cubicle for Prime Video, with Kaylee Hartung (sideline) and Terry McAulay (guidelines expert) supplying extra protection.
The Prime Video pregame, halftime and postgame programs include Charissa Thompson as host, in addition to previous NFL gamers Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman and Andrew Whitworth as experts.
Taylor Rooks is the function press reporter for Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” protection. James Palmer supplies reports and analysis.
7:10 pm ET
Sports What time does the NFL video game begin? Costs vs Lions kickoff time
Tom Viera
- 8:15 p.m. ET
“Thursday Night Football” in between the Bills and Lions will begin at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 17.
7:10 pm ET
Sports Costs vs Lions forecast, choice versus the spread
Tom Viera
The Bills need to win and cover the 4.5-point spread in their home opener versus the Lions on Thursday night. Detroit is coming off an overtime triumph over New Orleans, where it almost blew a 21-point lead and permitted the Saints to storm back. Now, the Lions deal with a harsh turn-around on a brief week versus Josh Allen and an explosive Buffalo offense. Allen has lots of weapons consisting of Dalton Kincaid, DJ Moore and James Cook to assault a Detroit defense that revealed vulnerabilities. Kincaid emerged for 130 backyards, while Moore topped 100 lawns in his Bills launching. With Buffalo in your home, anticipate Allen and business to retreat late.
Rating forecast: Costs 36, Lions 30
7:00 pm ET
Sports Expenses vs Lions television channel
Tom Viera
Just fans in the regional markets of the Bills and Lions can enjoy the “Thursday Night Football” video game on cable tv. Here’s where those fans can tune in on Sept. 17:
- Television channel (regional just):
- Buffalo:WKBW (ABC)
- Detroit: WJBK (Fox)
Fans beyond the regional markets will just have the ability to enjoy the Bills vs. Lions contest on Amazon Prime Video. The banner stays the special home of “Thursday Night Football.”
6:58 pm ET
Sports Costs’ Ed Oliver eliminated after injury in warm-ups
Jacob Camenker
The “Thursday Night Football” video game in between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions hasn’t begun yet, however the Bills are currently down among their essential protective gamers.
Oliver, a beginning defensive take on for the Bills, suffered a hip injury in warm-ups. The group revealed he will miss out on the video game as an outcome.
It wasn’t right away clear how Oliver suffered the injury. DeWayne Carter figures to deal with a bigger function with Oliver and second-year defensive take on T.J. Sanders both out of the lineup.
6:56 pm ET
Sports Lions inactives this evening vs Bills
Tom Viera
Detroit has 2 beginning offending linemen amongst their inactives this evening when they deal with Buffalo on a brief week. Here’s a complete list on the Lions inactives:
- T Blake Miller
- G Christian Mahogany
- CB Keith Abney II
- CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
- Pound Jimmy Rolder
- DL Mekhi Wingo
- Edge Ahmed Hassanein
6:52 pm ET
Sports Expenses inactives this evening vs. Lions
Tom Viera
Expenses beginning DT Ed Oliver is a surprise non-active after apparently hurting his hip in pregame warmups. Here are the remainder of the inactives for Buffalo tonight:
- RB Ty Johnson
- WR Skyler Bell
- T Jude Bowry
- G Ar’maj Reed-Adams
- DL Ed Oliver (hurt throughout warmups)
- DL T.J. Sanders
- S Jalon Kilgore
6:00 pm ET
Sports Super Bowl 61 chances getting in Week 2
Tom Viera
The Rams stay the favorites to win Super Bowl 61 in spite of losing their Week 1 video game versus the 49ers. The Bills are presently noted 3rd while the Lions fall simply inside the leading 10. Below is a take a look at the complete list of chances to take home the Lombardi Trophy in 2026, per DraftKings.
5:30 pm ET
Sports Thursday Night Football forecast by A.I.
Jacob Camenker
Buffalo Bills 31, Detroit Lions 27
AI’s take: Copilot believed that this “Thursday Night Football” opener is a “near toss-up” It thinks Buffalo will come out with a win in a “spotlight game in its new stadium.” It revealed self-confidence Josh Allen would play well however likewise described Detroit as “talented.”
Our take: This is reasonable analysis from Copilot. The Bills need to be preferred in your home in what figures to be a high-scoring video game in between 2 groups with leaking defenses. Allen’s dual-threat capability ought to assist the Bills beat a Lions group that might be tired after a brief week following an overtime win over the Saints in Week 1.
5:05 pm ET
Sports Costs vs Lions live stream
Tom Viera
- Live stream (nationwide):Prime Video
Fans aiming to stream the Bills and Lions video game can capture the action on Prime Video, the unique home of “Thursday Night Football.”
View “Thursday Night Football” all season with Prime
4:45 pm ET
Sports Fourth & & Monday: Our NFL newsletter constantly brings the blitz
Tom Viera
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4:30 pm ET
Sports Costs vs Lions chances, moneyline, over/under
Tom Viera
The Bills are preferred to beat the Lions, according to the present NFL chances at DraftKings.
- Spread: Bills(-4.5)
- Moneyline: Bills( -230); Lions(+195 )
- Over/under: 54.5
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4:10 pm ET
Sports Thursday Night Football begin time
Tom Viera
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The Bills and Lions video game will start Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season with “Thursday Night Football” at 8:15 p.m. ET.
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