Opening odds see Bills looking to make a statement vs. Lions in Week 2
The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions face off in an early season matchup of two teams hoping to win their first Super Bowl
The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions are set to clash in a Week 2 matchup for Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, with the Bills serving as 4.5-point favorites. FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Bills at -4.5 against the Lions, while the moneyline stands at -220 for Buffalo and +184 for Detroit. The over/under is set at 53.5 points (-105 Bills/-115 Lions).
This will be the first time Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen plays at home against Detroit, as the two teams have never won a Super Bowl and have not played in a post-merger championship. In their last meeting, the Bills emerged victorious with a 48-42 score, with Allen throwing for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and running back James Cook III contributing 105 rushing yards and two scores.
Quarterback Jared Goff of the Lions delivered a stellar game with 494 passing yards and five touchdowns, while wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a standout performance with 14 receptions for 193 yards and a touchdown.
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