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Lions fall to Bills as Jared Goff faces criticism from Dan Orlovsky

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 4:37 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Lions fall to Bills as Jared Goff faces criticism from Dan Orlovsky

Summary

The Detroit Lions suffered their first loss of the 2026 NFL season on September 21, falling to the Buffalo Bills 41-31. The Lions trailed 21-0 early in the game, as the Bills' offense, led by quarterback Josh Allen, exploited a struggling Detroit secondary. Former Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky criticized Jared Goff for not targeting top receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams enough, despite Goff's strong performance of 327 passing yards and four touchdown throws. Goff acknowledged that a lack of urgency contributed to the Lions' slow start, stating the team needs to begin games more effectively.

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•Lions lose to Bills 41-31 in the 2026 NFL season opener.
•Detroit trailed 21-0 early in the game.
•Goff completed 26-of-38 passes for 327 yards and four touchdowns.
•Dan Orlovsky criticized Goff's targeting of key receivers.
•Goff noted the need for improved urgency in future games.

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4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Former Lions QB Calls Out Jared Goff During Rough Bills Loss

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The Detroit Lions suffered their first loss of the 2026 NFL season in frustrating fashion on Thursday evening, falling behind by a 21-0 score to the host Buffalo Bills before eventually falling by a 41-31 final score.The secondary of the Lions, who barely escaped what would have been a disastrous Week 1 loss against the […] The post Former Lions QB Calls Out Jared Goff During Rough Bills Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
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