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Lions struggle offensively early, fall to Bills 41-31

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:45 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Lions struggle offensively early, fall to Bills 41-31

Summary

The Detroit Lions dropped to the Buffalo Bills 41-31 in Orchard Park on September 17. Detroit faced an early deficit, falling behind 21-0 due to a slow start offensively, with quarterback Jared Goff acknowledging the team's need for urgency. The Lions managed to score 31 points in the second half but could not overcome the initial challenges. They will have time to recalibrate before facing the New York Jets on September 27.

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By the Numbers

•Lions score only 31 points after falling behind 21-0 early.
•Goff emphasizes need for better starts in future games.
•Next game for Detroit is against the New York Jets on September 27.

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6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Another slow start offensively hurts Lions: 'We stalled out early'

What they're saying

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Jared Goff says the Lions must find urgency after a slow start put them in a 21-0 hole that they couldn't climb out of against the Bills.
— Yahoo Sports

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