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Bills outlast Lions in shootout; Chargers, Patriots expected to rebound

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Bills outlast Lions in shootout; Chargers, Patriots expected to rebound
Summary

In Week 2 NFL action, the Buffalo Bills are projected to win against the Detroit Lions, with a predicted score of 36-30. Both teams are expected to showcase high-powered offenses, while challenges arise for the Lions on the road with a short week. Other matchups include the Chargers favored to recover against the Raiders and the Patriots set to improve against the Steelers, as they are both looking to bounce back from disappointing openers. Several teams are anticipated to show marked improvements this week as they seek to establish early season momentum.

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  • •Bills expected to defeat Lions 36-30 in Thursday night game
  • •Chargers predicted to bounce back against Raiders
  • •Patriots favored to improve against Steelers
  • •Multiple teams looking to recover from Week 1 losses
  • •High-scoring games anticipated with strong offensive performances
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  • 2:51 PMCBS NFL — Prisco's Week 2 NFL picks: Bills beat Lions in shootout; Chargers, Patriots, Cowboys bounce back
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Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 2 picks, including the Jaguars handing the Broncos another loss

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