The Detroit Lions defense is a liability that will cost them against any team that can run the ball.
The numbers that matter
Buffalo scored 41 points and rushed for 203 yards against Detroit's defense. Measured value: 41 points. Evidence: 2026_02_DET_BUF.
The back who did the damage
James Cook rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown. Measured value: 135 rushing yards. Evidence: 2026_02_DET_BUF, 00-0037248.
The quarterback who did everything
Josh Allen accounted for 40.82 fantasy points with 248 passing yards and 69 rushing yards. Measured value: 40.82 fantasy points. Evidence: 2026_02_DET_BUF, 00-0034857.
The receiver who showed up
Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 9 passes for 142 yards in the loss. Measured value: 142 receiving yards. Evidence: 2026_02_DET_BUF, 00-0036963.
What could change this
- Week 2 is early; the Lions defense could improve over the season. But the sample size is one game against a top offense, and it's a bad one.
- The Bills are a good offense, but the 203 rushing yards allowed is a number that stands alone regardless of opponent.
