Updated
Updated · Pride Of Detroit · Sep 17
Pride of Detroit Staff Picks Bills in 10 of 13 Week 2 Lions Forecasts
Updated
Updated · Pride Of Detroit · Sep 17

Pride of Detroit Staff Picks Bills in 10 of 13 Week 2 Lions Forecasts

3 articles · Updated · Pride Of Detroit · Sep 17

Summary

  • 10 of 13 Pride of Detroit staff predictions back Buffalo to beat Detroit on Thursday night, with projected scores ranging from 27-24 to 36-33.
  • Buffalo’s home opener at its new stadium and the Bills’ perceived edge on both lines drove much of the outlook, with several forecasts still expecting a high-scoring game.
  • Dan Campbell called Buffalo an "excellent opponent," highlighting quarterback play, an active defensive front led by Ed Oliver and Greg Rousseau, and an electric opening-night atmosphere at Highmark Stadium.
  • Detroit enters its first road game of the 2026 season facing an early measuring-stick matchup against a Bills team the outlet says is viewed as an AFC favorite.

Insights

Will Josh Allen's explosive passing attack expose Detroit's vulnerable defense, or can the Lions pull off a massive Thursday night upset?
How will the Bills' struggling red-zone defense handle Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions' relentless rushing attack in tonight's primetime showdown?