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Lions will play at Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 2
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions will face the Buffalo Bills on September 17 during Thursday Night Football in Week 2. This game will mark the Bills' first match at their new Highmark Stadium.
Key points
- Lions will play at Bills on September 17, 2026
- Game is part of Thursday Night Football in Week 2
- Highmark Stadium will host its first game
- Stadium has a capacity of over 60,000
- Last meeting was in December 2024
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The 2026 Detroit Lions schedule won't be fully released until Thursday, but we know for sure they'll be playing the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.
Amazon Prime announced Monday the Lions will play at Buffalo on Sept. 17 on Thursday Night Football. It'll be Buffalo's first game at Highmark Stadium, which is set to open later this summer. The new venue, slated to have a capacity of more than 60,000, has been under construction for about two years.
The Lions and Bills last played in December 2024.
The Lions and Bills last met in December 2024, when Buffalo jumped out to an early lead and ultimately hung on to win a shootout, 48-42. Quarterbacks Jared Goff and Josh Allen were excellent, combining to complete 65.6% of their throws for 856 yards and seven touchdowns. Allen also added 68 yards and two scores as a runner, as Detroit's depleted defense struggled to contain the eventual MVP.
Buffalo has won five straight matchups against Detroit. The Lions last won versus the Bills in October 2006, when running back Kevin Jones rushed for 127 yards, the third highest total of his career. Detroit's defense forced five turnovers to lead the way in a 20-17 victory.
Key departures from the Bills this offseason include offensive guard David Edwards (signed with the ), cornerback (traded to the ) and safety (released). Edge defenders and remain free agents.
Q&A
When will the Lions play the Bills in 2026?
The Lions will play the Bills on September 17, 2026.
What is special about the Bills' upcoming game against the Lions?
It will be the Bills' first game at the new Highmark Stadium, which has a capacity of over 60,000.
What was the outcome of the last game between the Lions and Bills?
The Bills won the last matchup against the Lions in December 2024, with a score of 48-42.