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Ed Oliver News / Yardbarker / September 17
Bills lose star DT Ed Oliver to pregame injury
The Buffalo Bills are officially opening Highmark Stadium on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions, and things got off to a poor start before it even began.
Three Keys for the Detroit Lions to Beat the Buffalo Bills
Working on a short turnaround, the Detroit Lions head on the road to face the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football. The Lions will be tested early in the season against superstar Josh Allen and a high-powered offense, and the same can be said for the Bills.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 17
The Lions made some surprising inactive decisions against the Bills, and one of them is especially hard to understand
Detroit is sitting several young defenders who looked like candidates for bigger roles in Week 2, including one rookie who flashed in the opener. The Detroit Lions will play the Buffalo Bills here in less than two hours, but first we need to talk about the guys who will not be playing in this game.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 17
Detroit Lions Week 2 Inactives List Against Buffalo Bills Revealed
The Detroit Lions have revealed their official list of players who are inactive against the Buffalo Bills. Offensive linemen Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany were previously ruled out.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Amon-Ra St. Brown News / TWSN / September 17
Amon-Ra St. Brown Has a Phenomenal Fantasy Football Matchup in Week 2
Thursday night football for Week 2 of the NFL season is almost here, and there’s one player who could have an absolutely dominant fantasy football performance.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Athlon Sports / September 17
How Much Longer Can the Detroit Lions Ask Jahmyr Gibbs to Do It All?
The Detroit Lions enter Thursday’s road test against the Buffalo Bills needing a more sustainable plan around running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs logged a
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 17
Lions make 3 roster moves hours before Bills game, including bringing a familiar veteran back to the 53-man roster
The Lions elevated two offensive linemen to handle their Week 2 injury issues and officially brought Levi Onwuzurike back after last weekend’s roster maneuvering.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17
Lions Promote Three Players From Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions announced they signed DL Levi Onwuzurike from the practice squad to the active roster and elevated OT Devin Cochran and C Seth McLaughlin from the practice squad. Onwuzurike, 28, was drafted by the Lions with pick No.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 17
Lions Down Multiple O-Line Starters
Visiting Buffalo on Thursday night, Detroit will have to start multiple backups along the offensive line. The Lions have ruled out right tackle Blake Miller (knee) and left guard Christian Mahogany (hip) for Week 2.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 17
94 Percent of NFL Experts Predict Bills Will Defeat Lions
The Detroit Lions are not expected by many NFL pundits to defeat the Buffalo Bills in their Week 2 NFL contest. According to NFL pickwatch, 94 percent of experts predict the AFC East powerhouse will defeat Dan Campbell's squad at Highmark Stadium.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff Projected PPR Fantasy Points in Week 2 vs. Bills
The Detroit Lions will look to tally a major road win over the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 2, and to do so, the team will need significant contributions from quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Final Injury Report for Lions-Bills: Will D.J. Reed, Ty Johnson Play?
The Detroit Lions are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Buffalo Bills in a Week 2 interconference showdown. Detroit enters Thursday’s game with a 1-0 record after holding on to defeat the New Orleans Saints in overtime in Week 1.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 17
Key Matchup Detroit Lions Must Win Against Buffalo Bills
The Detroit Lions will have to likely play a near mistake-free game in order to knock off the Buffalo Bills Thursday night. On defense, Dan Campbell's squad will have to attempt to contain the Bills’ dynamic offensive attack led by four-time Pro Bowl signal-caller Josh Allen.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
'Thursday Night Football': Where to watch Lions vs. Bills
The Lions and Bills are both coming off wins in Week 1, and for both teams, those wins weren't blowouts by any means.
Josh Allen News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 17
'They gave up so many deep pass plays' – NFL veteran worried about Lions defense before Josh Allen matchup
The Detroit Lions escaped with a 31-30 overtime win in Week 1. And now, their defensive performance has raised questions ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 17
5 Players to Watch in Detroit Lions Week 2 Matchup Against Bills
The Detroit Lions have a big opportunity to make a statement Thursday against the Buffalo Bills. After squeaking out a win over the New Orleans Saints in the season opener, they now are tasked with traveling to Buffalo and taking on another team with high aspirations in the Bills.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / TWSN / September 17
Jahmyr Gibbs Has Solidified Himself As the Best Running Back in the NFL
There has been plenty of discussion surrounding the current RB1 in the NFL between Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson. After Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, Gibbs may have finally ended that discussion.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Lions have a lot to prove in early-season road test against Bills
The Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills each came away with wins in Week 1, but the way they went about doing so was completely different.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
NFL Week 2 primetime predictions: Bills QB Josh Allen delivers against Lions in grand opening for $2.2B Highmark Stadium
Each week, Yardbarker looks at prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each. Here are picks for Week 2.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Dan Campbell addresses Lions blockbuster trade speculation after massive cap move
The Detroit Lions suddenly have some money to play with, and naturally, that has people wondering what general manager Brad Holmes might be cooking up.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15
NFL insider 'would keep an eye on' these two teams for possible trade for Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.
Porter is under contract, and the two sides seemingly aren't close to reaching even a short-term agreement.
Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 15
New reported trade front-runner for Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. emerges
Porter seemingly won't be receiving a desired contract extension from his current employer anytime soon.
Isiah Pacheco News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14
Lions RB Isiah Pacheco Undergoes Back Surgery, Could Miss 12 Weeks
The Lions placed running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve before the season, setting up at least a four-game absence. It turns out Pacheco is going to miss significantly more time.
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