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September 17, 2026 β’ Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park
NFL PREVIEW β’ September 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Detroit Lions (1-1) takes on Buffalo Bills (2-0) at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park.
Detroit Lions
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Buffalo Bills
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DET
|
0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
|
BUF
|
14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 41 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:09
Josh Allen 1 Yd Rush (Tyler Bass Kick)
Score
3:42
Joshua Palmer 43 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
Score
11:48
Dawson Knox 1 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
Score
5:03
Jahmyr Gibbs 11 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
2:52
Dalton Kincaid 16 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass PAT Failed)
Score
0:00
Jake Bates 31 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:29
Amon-Ra St. Brown 2 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
1:07
Josh Allen 2 Yd Rush (Tyler Bass Kick)
Score
10:53
Sam LaPorta 1 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
2:50
James Cook III 1 Yd Rush (Tyler Bass Kick)
Score
1:42
Amon-Ra St. Brown 27 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Detroit Lions
VS
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Buffalo Bills
Projected Score
DET 31
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BUF 39
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Buffalo Bills scoring offense aligns well against Detroit Lions defense.
- Buffalo Bills offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Buffalo Bills passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Buffalo Bills rushing attack has the advantage.
Detroit Lions
STAT
Buffalo Bills
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Buffalo Bills plays on familiar turf at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Detroit Lions Could Win
Detroit Lions will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Buffalo Bills Could Win
Buffalo Bills scoring offense aligns well against Detroit Lions defense.
Deciding Factor
Buffalo Bills offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
60,644
Closing Odds
Line: BUF -5.5 | O/U: 54.5
Team Leaders
Detroit Lions Leaders
Joshua Dobbs
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jahmyr Gibbs
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tom Kennedy
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Buffalo Bills Leaders
Josh Allen
Passing Ldr β’ QB
James Cook III
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Skyler Bell
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Detroit Lions (56.0%)
Buffalo Bills (44.0%)
Total Submissions: 77 circles
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