Bills host Lions in home opener at Highmark Stadium Thursday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are set to host the Detroit Lions for their home opener at Highmark Stadium on Thursday at 8:15 PM. Buffalo comes off a close 36-31 victory against the Texans, in which they secured the win with a key turnover. Detroit narrowly defeated the Saints 31-30 in overtime in their last game after a dramatic comeback. Bruce Smith has been named the Legend of the Game and a halftime performance from One Republic is scheduled. Tickets for the game start around $435 for the 400 level.
- •Bills won their last game against the Texans, 36-31.
- •Lions defeated the Saints 31-30 in overtime.
- •Game at Highmark Stadium scheduled for Thursday at 8:15 PM.
- •Bruce Smith recognized as Legend of the Game.
- •Halftime performance by One Republic planned.
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Bills vs Lions: TV and Tickets for the Highmark home opener
"ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Whew! What an exciting start to the season, and the hype only builds with a short week and the home opener at the new Highmark Stadium. The Bills forced a turnover as the Texans were potentially headed for a score and clinched a 36-31 win with Josh Allen and the offense […]
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