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Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions

NFL Week 2 · 18 September 2026 · Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park

Final score 41–31

Buffalo Bills last 5: WLWWL · Detroit Lions last 5: WWLLL.

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Buffalo Bills hosted Detroit Lions in Week 2 of the NFL season on Friday, 18 September 2026. The game is played at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park. Final score: Buffalo Bills 41–31 Detroit Lions. Over their last five games Buffalo Bills went 3-2, averaging 28.0 points for and 21.8 against. Detroit Lions had won two of their last five, scoring 23.6 and allowing 27.8 points a game. In their last five meetings Buffalo Bills won five; the most recent ended Detroit Lions 42–48 Buffalo Bills. Kick-off was at 00:15 UTC. The game page also covers the expected margin, total points, the predicted score, rest and the injury report. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.

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