WEEK 2
THURSDAY, SEP 17, 2026 · 8:15 PM ET
HIGHMARK STADIUM

WHERE THIS
MATCHUP TILTS.

DETROIT
TDSNAP OVERALL
61
VS
TDSNAP OVERALL
75
BUFFALO
#5
2025 offense
28.3 pts/G · away
#12
2025 defense
21.5 pts allowed/G · home
17.8
QB fantasy pts/G
Jared Goff · PPR
2-1 · 3-0
Preseason record
18.7 vs 29.3 pts/G
soon

TDSNAP MATCHUP FIELD

FIVE SIGNALS. TWO TEAMS. A CLEARER PICTURE.
How TDSNAP Signals Work →THE GAP IS THE STORY →
LIONS
82
ATTACK
EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKING
88
42
DEFENSE
STOPS CREATE OPPORTUNITY
63
46
FORM
RECENT TRAJECTORY
69
96
BURST
SPEED CHANGES GAMES
64
92
FINISH
RED ZONE EXECUTION
97
BILLS
The field tells the story.

MATCHUP EDGE

COMBINING ALL FIVE SIGNALS.
+13 — EDGE ON THE BOARD
Clear edge: BILLS +13
Five signals. One matchup.

BIGGEST CONTRAST

THIS IS THE SWING SPOT.
LIONS
FINISH RESISTANCE
3
VS
BILLS
FINISH
97
GAP
+94

BILLS has been sharper in the red zone than LIONS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

DEFENSE VS POSITION

Full DVP →
2025 season · fantasy pts allowed
POS
LIONS
BILLS
ADJ
ADJ
QB
#11
#22
17.9
14.7
RB
#24
#12
19.8
23.1
WR
#6
#23
34.3
27.8
TE
#13
#32
14.1
7.5

PRESEASON

2026 exhibition
PTS/G18.7
ALLOWED15.0
  • WK 1L14-16@ CIN
  • WK 2W17-13vs WAS
  • WK 3W25-16@ IND
PTS/G29.3
ALLOWED16.0
  • WK 1W29-14vs CAR
  • WK 2W31-7@ CLE
  • WK 3W28-27vs PIT

TEAM COMPARISON

KEY STATS. REAL CONTEXT.
STAT (PER GAME)
LIONS
BILLS
Points Per Game
28.3
28.3
Total Yards / Game
373.2
376.3
Pass Yards / Game
253.1
216.6
Rush Yards / Game
120.1
159.6
Third Down %
38.8%
44.8%
Red Zone %
62.5%
66.2%

ROSTER READY

WHO'S REALLY AVAILABLE.
DEPTH DECIDES THE 4TH QUARTER
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
3 starters out
1 questionable
See Injury Report →
65
CAUTION
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
2 starters out
4 questionable
See Injury Report →
64
THIN

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM
DET46
BUF69
HEALTH
DET68
BUF96
REST
DET14D
BUF14D
BIGGEST EDGEFINISH +94 BUF

BILLS has been sharper in the red zone than LIONS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM4669
HEALTH6896
REST14D — 14D
FINISH +94 BUF

BILLS has been sharper in the red zone than LIONS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

WHAT TO WATCH

KEY STORYLINES FOR WEEK 2.
WHO BREAKS ONE OPEN?
1
SIGNAL: BURST
FINISH RESISTANCE

The model's biggest swing spot is finish resistance — watch it early.

HIGH
2
SIGNAL: FINISH
Red Zone Finish

Both offenses move the ball. Execution in the red zone matters.

SWING
3
SIGNAL: DEPTH
Roster Ready

Which team's depth holds up — LIONS (CAUTION) or BILLS (THIN)?

SWING
EVEN SERIES — ANYONE'S GAME

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

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RECENT HISTORY BETWEEN THESE RIVALS.
DATE
WINNER
SCORE
SITE
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KEY PLAYERS

WHO CHANGES THE GAME.
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LIONS
Jared Goff headshot
Jared Goff
QB SCORE
178
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.
BILLS
Josh Allen headshot
Josh Allen
QB SCORE
133
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.