Lions prepare for Thursday Night Football against Bills in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Detroit Lions are set to face the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football to open Week 2 of the NFL season. The Bills recently underwent a coaching change, promoting Joe Brady to head coach while hiring Jim Leonhard as the new defensive coordinator. This shift marks a transition from a 4-2 to a 3-4 defensive front. The Bills' offensive approach includes a mix of pro-spread and inside-zone schemes, emphasizing both a strong run game and quick passing. Scouting insights from Week 1 indicate a diverse attack led by quarterback Josh Allen. Detroit's coaching staff includes connections with Brady, adding an interesting layer to this matchup.
- •Lions play Bills in Week 2 on Thursday Night Football
- •Joe Brady promoted to head coach for the Bills
- •Jim Leonhard shifts the Bills' defense to a 3-4 scheme
- •Bills' offense features a strong run game and quick passes
- •Quarterback Josh Allen leads the Bills' diverse attack
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Week 2 preview: Breaking down Bills’ offensive, defensive schemes
"Breaking down the offensive and defensive schemes of the Buffalo Bills, the Detroit Lions’ Week 2 opponent.
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