Detroit Lions face Buffalo Bills in Thursday Night Football opener
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Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Detroit Lions visit the Buffalo Bills for Thursday Night Football at Highmark Stadium, with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. ET on September 17. Both teams enter the matchup with a record of 1-0 following their opening victories. The game will be televised on ABC and FOX, with streaming available via Amazon Prime and NFL+. Al Michaels will provide play-by-play commentary alongside analyst Kirk Herbstreit, with Kaylee Hartung on the sidelines.
- •Lions and Bills both begin Week 2 at 1-0
- •Game starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on September 17
- •Broadcast on ABC and FOX, streaming on Prime and NFL+
- •Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit call the game
- •Lions aim to build on opening week success
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