Lions score on first drive of second half, trail Bills 27-17
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Detroit Lions score on their opening possession of the second half, closing the gap to 27-17 against the Buffalo Bills. After trailing 21-0, Jared Goff connected with Jahmyr Gibbs for an 11-yard touchdown. Jake Bates also contributed with a 31-yard field goal just before halftime. Goff has thrown for 198 yards with two touchdowns as he aims to maintain his scoring streak.
- •Lions trail 27-17 after scoring early in the third quarter.
- •Goff has completed 18 of 24 passes for 198 yards.
- •Lions were down 21-0 before scoring their first points.
- •Goff has thrown a touchdown in 25 consecutive games.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Lions score on first drive of second half to close to within 27-17
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