Detroit saw their 11-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday, as the Lions fell to the Bills 48-42 at home.
Buffalo got out to an early 14-0 lead on the road in the first quarter, behind a monstrous rushing and passing attack from quarterback Josh Allen. Detroit would chip away after receiving touchdowns from Dan Skipper and Tim Patrick in the second quarter, making the deficit 21-14 at the half.
The Bills would respond with two big scores early, making it 35-14 nearing the end of the third. While the Lions would answer back within a pair of scores at the turn from the third to the fourth quarter, Detroit gambled with an onside kick and would not succeed. The Bills would capitalize with a quick score to take a 45-28 lead with 12 minutes to go. Detroit would find the end zone two more times, but Buffalo’s pair of second half field goals would ultimately be the six-point margin to win it.
Despite the loss, quarterback Jared Goff amassed 494 passing yards and five touchdowns. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown collected 193 receiving yards on 14 catches with one score, followed by tight end Sam LaPorta with 111 yards on seven grabs. Jameson Williams and Jamhyr Gibbs also added receiving touchdowns.
Allen threw for 362 yards with two touchdowns as well as rushed for 68 yards and two more scores. Running back James Cook tallied 105 yards on the ground and two touchdowns and fellow tailback Ty Johnson, a former Lion, added 114 yards receiving. Ray Davis and Khalil Shakir each had receiving scores for Buffalo.
Detroit's injuries woes continued throughout the contest on defense, as Alim McNeil, Carlton Davis, and Khalil Dorsey exited the game. Their statuses are unknown at this time.
The Lions fall to 12-2 on the season and will await a trip to Chicago next Sunday to face the Bears at 1:00 P.M. Catch all the game coverage, starting with pregame at 12:00 P.M., on 1460 AM and 96.5 FM.