Josh Allen remains undefeated against the Detroit Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are set to face the Detroit Lions for the 14th time in their history on Thursday night. Allen has never lost to the Lions, holding a 3-0 record against them. Their previous meeting on December 15, 2024, ended with the Bills winning 48-42, highlighting a competitive rivalry. Both teams have played a significant number of games over the decades, accumulating a closely matched score total: Buffalo has 274 points to Detroit's 273. This matchup follows a sequence of memorable encounters, including a last-minute Thanksgiving win for the Bills in 2022, where Allen led a game-winning drive.
- •Alan is 3-0 all-time against the Lions.
- •Their last matchup saw the Bills win 48-42.
- •The teams' scoring history has just a one-point difference.
- •Previous notable games include a Thanksgiving victory for Buffalo.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen has never lost to the Detroit Lions
"The Bills and Lions rarely meet, but their history includes big games, Thanksgiving drama, and plenty of Josh Allen.
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