Buffalo Bills host Detroit Lions in Thursday Night Football opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The 2026 Thursday Night Football season begins with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Detroit Lions at their new Highmark Stadium. Both teams emerged from Week 1 with close wins, with the Bills narrowly defeating the Houston Texans 36-31, while the Lions secured a 31-30 overtime victory against the New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is set for 5:15 pm PT. The stadium features a roof overhang design, which is expected to mitigate weather impacts during the winter months when snow is common in Western New York.
- •Bills and Lions both won their Week 1 matchups.
- •Bills defeated Texans 36-31; Lions overcame Saints 31-30 in overtime.
- •Highmark Stadium hosts its inaugural game under its roof overhang design.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 5:15 pm PT.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks fan chat: Bills host Lions in new stadium on ‘Thursday Night Football’
"Two high-powered offenses meet at Buffalo’s new stadium to kick Week 2 of the regular season off!
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