Detroit Lions aim to avoid mistakes against Buffalo Bills in rematch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Detroit Lions face off against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night in Buffalo. In their last meeting in December 2024, Jared Goff passed for 494 yards and five touchdowns, but the Lions lost 48-42 due to a weak rushing attack. Detroit managed only 48 rushing yards in that game, while Buffalo's ground game thrived, allowing them to control the matchup. The Lions recently demonstrated an improved offensive strategy, rushing for 165 yards in an overtime win against New Orleans. A strong ground game will be critical to counteract Buffalo's potent offense led by Josh Allen.
- •Lions lost to Bills 48-42 in December 2024
- •Goff threw for 494 yards in that matchup
- •Detroit rushed for only 48 yards last game
- •Lions rushed for 165 yards against New Orleans
- •Buffalo's Allen coming off strong performance
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — One Major Mistake the Detroit Lions Cannot Make vs. Buffalo Bills
"Jared Goff threw for 494 yards and five TDs against Buffalo in 2024, but Detroit’s abandoned rushing attack helped create a losing formula.
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