DETROIT, Mich. (MWSN) — The Buffalo Bills snapped the Detroit Lions’ 11-game winning streak with a thrilling 48-42 victory Sunday at Ford Field, marking Detroit’s first loss since Week 2. The high-octane clash featured over 1,000 yards of combined offense and a flurry of standout performances from both teams.
Josh Allen showcased his dual-threat brilliance, accounting for four touchdowns—two passing and two rushing—while amassing 362 passing yards and 70 rushing yards. James Cook contributed to Buffalo’s dominance on the ground, tallying 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 41-yard breakaway score in the third quarter.
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff matched Allen’s intensity with a career-best 494 passing yards and five touchdowns. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was electrifying, hauling in 14 receptions for 193 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown.
Key Stats:
- Total offense: Buffalo 559 yards, Detroit 521 yards
- Passing: Goff 38-of-59, 494 yards, 5 TDs; Allen 23-of-34, 362 yards, 2 TDs
- Rushing: Cook 14 carries, 105 yards, 2 TDs; Gibbs 8 carries, 22 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving: St. Brown 14 catches, 193 yards, 1 TD; Johnson 5 catches, 114 yards
Buffalo (11-3) opened the game with three consecutive touchdown drives, establishing a 21-7 lead. Allen capped the opening series with a 1-yard rushing touchdown and added a 4-yard score on the next possession. Cook’s 6-yard touchdown run extended the Bills’ lead, but Detroit (12-2) fought back with a creative 9-yard touchdown pass to offensive lineman Dan Skipper.
After a scoreless stretch to close the first half—punctuated by missed field goals from both teams—the Bills reignited their offense in the third quarter. Cook’s 41-yard touchdown run and a Khalil Shakir touchdown catch off a shovel pass gave Buffalo a commanding 35-14 advantage.
Detroit rallied late, narrowing the deficit to 10 points twice in the fourth quarter. Goff connected with running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a 12-yard touchdown and later found Jameson Williams for a 3-yard score with 12 seconds remaining. However, Buffalo secured victory by recovering the ensuing onside kick.
The Bills’ defense contributed key plays, including a forced fumble by Christian Benford and a recovery by Matt Milano that set up a touchdown. Detroit’s defense struggled to contain Allen and Cook, yielding 559 total yards to Buffalo’s offense.
Notable performances also included tight end Sam LaPorta’s 111 receiving yards for Detroit and running back Ty Johnson’s 114 receiving yards for Buffalo, a franchise record for a running back in a single game.
The Lions will look to rebound on the road against the Chicago Bears (4-9) next Sunday, while the Bills aim to maintain momentum against the New England Patriots.
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