National Football League

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Detroit Lions 17
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Buffalo Bills 27
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Match Report

Bills roll to 27-17 win over Lions in preseason finale

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Nathan Peterman continued making his offseason-long case to secure the backup job in a preseason-ending 27-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/8/26 @ Miami Dolphins W 19-9 NFL
11/1/26 vs Minnesota Vikings W 19-15 NFL
10/25/26 vs Green Bay Packers W 20-17 NFL
10/11/26 @ Arizona Cardinals W 45-21 NFL
10/4/26 @ Carolina Panthers L 26-32 NFL
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Team Stats

DET BUF
16
1st Downs
20
9
Passing 1st downs
7
5
Rushing 1st downs
12
2
1st downs from penalties
1
4-9
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
51
Total Plays
72
312
Total Yards
327
6.1
Yards per Play
4.5
0
Total Drives
0
212
Passing
122
18/29
Comp/Att
14/26
6.8
Yards per pass
4.5
1
Interceptions thrown
0
2-13
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-0
100
Rushing
205
20
Rushing Attempts
45
5.0
Yards per rush
4.6
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
7-53
Penalties
5-60
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:19
Possession
35:41

Injuries

Buffalo Bills

  • Jordan Hancock Questionable
  • Tyrell Shavers Out
  • Spencer Brown Doubtful
  • Christian Benford Questionable
  • Sam Franklin Jr. Questionable

Detroit Lions

  • Sione Vaki Questionable
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable
  • Cade Mays Out
  • D.J. Reed Out
  • Kerby Joseph Out

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