“buffalo bills vs detroit lions match player stats”
Quick Match Summary
- Date: December 15, 2024
- Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Final Score: Bills 48 – Lions 42
Quarter by Quarter Score:
| Quarter | Bills | Lions |
|---|
| 1st | 14 | 0 |
| 2nd | 7 | 14 |
| 3rd | 14 | 7 |
| 4th | 13 | 21 |
| Total | 48 | 42 |
Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions Match Player Stats Team Comparison
| Stat | Bills | Lions |
|---|
| Total Yards | 559 | 521 |
| Passing Yards | 362 | 473 |
| Rushing Yards | 197 | 48 |
| First Downs | 28 = | 30 |
| 3rd Down Conversion | 5/10 (50%) | 6/13 (46.2%) |
| Penalties / Penalty Yards | 6 / 49 | 5 / 41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of Possession | 32:42 | 27:18 |
Top Player Performers
| Category | Player | Team | Stat Line |
|---|
| Passing | Josh Allen | Bills | 23/34, 362 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT |
| Passing | Jared Goff | Lions | 38/59, 494 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT |
| Rushing | James Cook | Bills | 14 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Lions | 14 receptions, 193 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Ty Johnson | Bills | 5 receptions, 114 yards, 0 TD |
Key Plays & Turning Points
- The Bills jumped ahead early with two rushing TDs from Josh Allen in the first quarter, putting pressure on the Lions to catch up.
- In the 3rd quarter, James Cook exploded for a 41-yard touchdown run, which helped extend Buffalo’s lead.
- A crucial moment came in the 4th quarter when Tyler Bass nailed a 50-yard field goal, giving the Bills some breathing room.
Standings Impact
- This win gave Buffalo a strong boost, improving their record (to 11-3 at that point) and helping maintain their edge in the AFC East.
- For Detroit, the loss snapped their 11-game winning streak and cost them momentum in the NFC race.
| Date | Winner | Score | Notes |
|---|
| Dec 15, 2024 | Bills | 48-42 | High-offense shootout |
| Nov 24, 2022 | Bills | 28-25 | Close game |
| Dec 16, 2018 | Lions | 13-14 | Low-scoring match |
| Oct 5, 2014 | Bills | 17-14 | Narrow win |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Bills | 14-12 | Defensive battle |
