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Game recap: Bills beat Lions 41-31 as Josh Allen accounts for five TDs
In Thursday night’s game, Josh Allen had three passing and two rushing touchdowns as Buffalo defeated Detroit 41-31. Jared Goff threw four touchdown passes, but Detroit allowed multiple big plays and finished with fewer rushing yards.
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Dan Campbell: secondary communication, explosive plays must be cleaned up
After the Week 2 loss in Buffalo, head coach Dan Campbell emphasized communication issues in the secondary and a need to limit explosive plays, signaling coaching focus for upcoming preparations.
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Week 2 inactives vs. Buffalo: two starters out on O-line; seven Lions inactive
The Lions listed seven inactive players for Week 2, including starting offensive linemen Blake Miller (RT) and Christian Mahogany (LG), and several backups and depth players. The team elevated two linemen and added Levi Onwuzurike before declaring inactives.
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Avonte Maddox carted off, ruled out of Week 2 with foot injury
Cornerback Avonte Maddox suffered a foot injury in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills, was carted to the locker room and did not return. His absence compounds Detroit’s secondary issues while safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph remain on the reserve/PUP list.
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Levi Onwuzurike signed to active roster; two offensive linemen elevated
The Lions signed defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike from the practice squad to the active roster and elevated offensive linemen Devin Cochran and Seth McLaughlin from the practice squad ahead of the Week 2 game vs. the Bills. The moves were made to provide depth after injuries to starting linemen.
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Depth chart changes: Larry Borom projected to start at right tackle
With Blake Miller ruled out, the Lions’ updated Week 2 depth chart and projections place veteran Larry Borom as the likely starter at right tackle. Ben Bartch is projected to handle left guard in Mahogany’s absence.
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D.J. Reed listed questionable; Christian Izien expected to be available
Cornerback D.J. Reed was added to the Week 2 injury report with a foot issue and entered Thursday listed as questionable. Veteran Christian Izien — who missed Week 1 with a groin issue — told reporters he expects to play and was a full participant in walkthroughs.
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Lions rule out rookies Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany for Week 2 at Bills
Detroit officially ruled out first-round rookie right tackle Blake Miller (knee) and starting left guard Christian Mahogany (hip) for Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Both players were non-participants in walkthroughs during the short week and the absences force nighttime lineup changes up front for the Lions.
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Christian Izien trending toward availability after missing Week 1
Dan Campbell said defensive back Christian Izien is “trending the right way” and has taken reps in team preparations, making him a candidate to play Thursday in Buffalo though he was not fully cleared. Izien’s potential return would help a secondary currently thin due to other absences. Coaches will provide a clearer status after Wednesday’s final report.
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Starting cornerback D.J. Reed added to Week 2 injury report (foot)
The Lions added veteran cornerback D.J. Reed to the Week 2 injury/practice report with a foot issue and listed him as a limited participant for Tuesday’s walkthrough. Reed started in Week 1 and logged significant snaps; his limited designation two days before Thursday night’s game at Buffalo is a new availability concern for the secondary. This will be monitored on Wednesday’s final report ahead of kickoff.
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Week‑2 practice report: Mahogany, Blake Miller did not practice; Scruggs limited
The Lions’ Wednesday/in‑week injury/practice report lists Christian Mahogany and Blake Miller as did not practice, with Juice Scruggs limited. Safety Christian Izien was a full participant. These designations shape Thursday’s active decisions on a short week against Buffalo.
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Dan Campbell says Lions don’t expect to make a ‘big swing’ despite new cap flexibility
After the team restructured contracts to create significant cap space, head coach Dan Campbell said he does not anticipate the Lions making a major acquisition, though the added flexibility gives the organization options. Campbell framed the move as preserving flexibility for internal extensions or future needs rather than signaling an imminent blockbuster trade. His comments came amid public trade speculation connecting Detroit to Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
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Three offensive linemen listed on initial Week 2 injury/practice report
Detroit’s initial practice report ahead of Thursday at Buffalo listed starting left guard Christian Mahogany (hip) and rookie RT Blake Miller (knee) as no‑practice, and center Juice Scruggs (knee) as limited — all estimated from a Monday walkthrough. The short week increases uncertainty about whether Mahogany and Miller will be available Thursday.
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Christian Mahogany’s hip injury clouds Week 2 availability vs. Bills
Christian Mahogany exited the season opener and is dealing with a hip issue that could keep him out of Thursday night’s game at Buffalo. The team’s initial scan showed no fracture but coaches described his status as uncertain on the short week, meaning Ben Bartch would be the likely left‑guard starter if Mahogany can’t go. This materially affects Detroit’s offensive-line rotations for a high‑profile road matchup.
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Isiah Pacheco underwent back surgery and could miss ~12 weeks
The Lions confirmed RB Isiah Pacheco had surgery to remove a loose body pressing on a nerve in his back and is expected to miss a significant amount of time, with recovery around 12 weeks and a potential return in early December. Coach Dan Campbell said Pacheco will be out “for a while,” meaning Detroit will rely more on Jahmyr Gibbs and other backs while Pacheco recovers. This materially reduces short‑term depth in the Lions’ running back room.
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Lions contacted Steelers about potential trade for CB Joey Porter Jr.
Reports say Detroit has reached out to the Pittsburgh Steelers about acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr.; sources suggest the Steelers could seek at least a first‑round pick, and the Lions have been identified as a trade fit as they evaluate cornerback depth. The contact indicates Detroit is exploring external options to bolster its secondary after Week 1 concerns.
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Branch, Joseph on PUP — safety duo out at least four games
Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph will begin the season on reserve/PUP and must miss at least four games. Detroit expects both safeties to return this season, but general manager Brad Holmes did not give a firm timetable. The earliest either can play is Week 5 at Arizona.
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Petzing takes over — secondary looms as Detroit’s biggest question
The Lions enter 2026 after a 9-8, last-place NFC North finish, with Drew Petzing now calling the offense. Detroit believes a younger offensive line can rebound, while the secondary remains the clearest concern entering Week 1. The front seven is expected to carry more of the defensive load.
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Cap compliance due Monday — restructure likely for Detroit
Regular-season accounting is projected to put Detroit roughly $3 million over the salary cap, though the public estimate was still catching up with recent transactions. The club must be compliant by Monday. Contract restructures involving Jared Goff, Penei Sewell or Amon-Ra St. Brown are the most obvious levers.
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Six Lions make NFL Top 100 — Gibbs reaches No. 9
Six Detroit players were voted into the NFL Top 100 based on their 2025 performances. Jahmyr Gibbs led the group at No. 9, followed by Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, Jared Goff, Penei Sewell and Jack Campbell. The player-voted list gives Detroit representation across every major unit.
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