The numbers lean Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills edge 4–0 on season record, scoring margin, recent form and recent meetings. 8 meetings in NFL on record. A read of the stats, not a tip.
Buffalo Bills lead the head to head 7–1 from 8 meetings since 2002. 2026: Buffalo Bills 6–1, Detroit Lions 5–2. Buffalo Bills have the better margin, +7.4 a game to +3.3. Buffalo Bills have won the last 6 against Detroit Lions. Last five: Buffalo Bills 4 wins, Detroit Lions 4. Buffalo Bills are on a 3-game winning run. Detroit Lions are on a 3-game winning run. Detroit Lions average more pass attempts per game: 35.4 to 29.3. At home: Buffalo Bills win 60%, Detroit Lions 48% (every game we hold). Buffalo Bills’ biggest win in the rivalry: 41–31 in 2026, by 10. Detroit Lions’ biggest win in the rivalry: 20–17 in 2006, by 3. Head to head 7 8 games 1
18 Sept 2026 · Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park 41 31 16 Dec 2024 · Ford Field, Detroit 48 42 25 Nov 2022 · Ford Field, Detroit 28 25 17 Dec 2018 · Highmark Stadium (Old), Orchard Park 14 13 6 Oct 2014 · Ford Field, Detroit 17 14 15 Nov 2010 · Highmark Stadium (Old), Orchard Park 14 12 16 Oct 2006 · Ford Field, Detroit 17 20 28 Oct 2002 · Highmark Stadium (Old), Orchard Park 24 17 2026 season Per game, this season.
33.3 233 total Scored per gameper game 29 203 total
25.9 181 total Conceded per gameper game · lower is better 25.7 180 total
29.3 205 total Pass attemptsper game 35.4 248 total
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