‘The Bills had the ball 12 times in Sunday’s 48-42 win and scored six touchdowns and two field goals. They only went off the field without points after a missed Tyler Bass kick, the end of the first half, one punt and the final play of the game, an Allen kneel-down. So Detroit succeeded twice, at most, in keeping Buffalo without at least a good chance at scoring.’
BillsBeat - December 16, 2024
Bills offense, Josh Allen explode for 48 points, end Lions’ win streak (takeaways)
‘The Bills (11-3) ended an 11-game win streak for the Lions, and their 560 yards of offense are the most against Detroit in a game this season. Bills quarterback Josh Allen was sensational, completing 23 of 34 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns. Allen added 69 yards on the ground and two more rushing touchdowns. He now has 36 total touchdowns on the season.’
Bills third-string RB led team with Thurman Thomas-like performance over Lions
‘Johnson led all Bills receivers with 114 receiving yards, becoming the first Buffalo back to go over 100 yards receiving in a game since Fred Jackson in 2010. Four of his five catches came in the first half, and he sparked Buffalo’s offense with two explosive plays during its first touchdown drive.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills QB explains why he needed visit to X-ray room after Lions game
‘“Just took a funky fall,” Allen said. “More peace of mind than anything. But everything checked out so we’re good. … Just a funky feeling but was able to throw. I don’t feel any pain right now and it’s more precaution than anything.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen puts bow on MVP case in 48-42 win over Lions (Encouraged/worried)
‘Buffalo came into the game shorthanded and left Detroit with a few more injuries. Linebackers Matt Milano (groin) and Dorian Williams (elbow) both were hurt in the game, which led to Baylon Spector having to play defense late. Williams was able to return on the Lions’ final drive of the game. Right tackle Spencer Brown also suffered a head injury in the game, while Cole Bishop exited the game due to cramping.’
‘Give him the MVP now’: National media react to Josh Allen’s performance in Bills win over Lions
‘“MVP race is over.”’
Bills outscore Lions in non-conference shootout, improve to 11-3
‘Allen put forth another MVP-level effort in the win, finishing 23 of 34 passing for 362 yards, 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. Buffalo’s running backs collectively contributed an incredible performance, with James Cook finishing with 14 carries for 105 yards rushing and a touchdown, while Ty Johnson caught 5 passes for 114 yards, and Ray Davis found the end zone on a five-yard TD reception. Buffalo finished with 560 total yards during the win.’
Five Takeaways: Did Allen lock up MVP in win over Lions? Bills best RB room in the league?
‘Quarterback Josh Allen was phenomenal, the Bills running game was electric, and the defense did just enough to help Buffalo get back on the winning track.’
Sabato: Josh Allen, Bills offense proving they only need a little defensive help to beat the NFL's best
‘So now the Bills hold wins over the two teams with the best records in the league in the last month and an offense that went from being average early in the season to a machine, with Allen surgically carving apart defenses.’
Bills notebook: Ty Johnson's gone from unused to a critical part of the offense's success
‘Johnson caught five passes for 114 yards — the most by a Bills running back since Joe Cribbs in 1981 — and four of them went for at least 19 yards in the Bills’ 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions. It was a game Buffalo’s running backs knew they would have some opportunities against Detroit’s man-to-man coverage preferences and the trio of Johnson, James Cook and Ray Davis combined for eight catches for 156 yards and a touchdown.’
Monday's Detroit Coverage
Lions can’t contain Josh Allen, high-flying Bills in shootout: ‘We should’ve been better’ (Detroit News)
‘Wish I wouldn’t have done that:’ Lions’ Dan Campbell explains early onside kick vs. Bills (Detroit News)
Wojo: Bills slap Lions with painful dose of reality (Detroit News)
Niyo: This Lions loss to Bills hurts, as injuries continue to stack up (Detroit News)
Lions lose crucial member of secondary early in matchup with Bills (Detroit News)
Lions lose defensive tackle Alim McNeill to injury vs. Bills: ‘I don’t feel good about it’ (Detroit News)
Notebook: Ex-Lion Ty Johnson embraces his dual role, helps Bills seize command early (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions grades: Bills’ Josh Allen shreds battered defense (Detroit News)
Photo gallery (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions no match for Josh Allen and show cracks in 48-42 obliteration by Bills (Detroit Free Press)
Humbled Detroit Lions take stock after Buffalo Bills loss: ‘It’s not good enough’ (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions determined to not let rock-bottom performance snowball – injuries and all (Detroit Free Press)
Dan Campbell: ‘Not buying’ injuries as an excuse for Lions’ defensive meltdown vs. Bills (Detroit Free Press)
Lions in trouble if they don’t get healthy and fix weaknesses that Josh Allen exposed (Detroit Free Press)
Prescription for Detroit Lions is simple: ‘Hair on fire’ urgency (Detroit Free Press)
Mitch Albom: Bills QB Allen’s dazzling play leaves hobbling Lions defense gasping (Detroit Free Press)
Forget the score, the Detroit Lions need to fix their offense — and quickly (Detroit Free Press)
We all knew this debacle against the Bills was coming from Detroit Lions’ depleted defense (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions can’t be elite until offense sticks with playoff contenders like Bills (Detroit Free Press)
Bills Mafia invades Detroit ahead of potential Super Bowl preview (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions grades: Dan Campbell took blame for loss but this was a defensive meltdown (Detroit Free Press)
Lions vs Bills reactions: This is gonna make a hell of a Super Bowl 2025 (Detroit Free Press)
Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press)
Observations: Lions’ 11-game win streak ended by Josh Allen’s Herculean efforts for Buffalo Bills (Ann Arbor News)
Jared Goff’s big day not enough as Lions make unfortunate history in loss (Ann Arbor News)
Dungeon of Doom: Detroit’s defensive injury woes raise more concerns in loss (Ann Arbor News)
Lions’ defense vows to improve even as injuries mount (Ann Arbor News)
Former Michigan State wideout shines in Bills’ win over Lions (Ann Arbor News)
Bills surprised by Lions’ risky onside kick attempt (Ann Arbor News)
Lions lose cornerback for year; fear season-ending injuries for 2 starters (Ann Arbor News)
Lions grades: Early offensive struggles and defensive breakdowns doom Detroit (Ann Arbor News)
What’s being said nationally about the Lions’ shootout loss to the Bills (Ann Arbor News)
Family of Bills fans makes Ford Field their latest stop on NFL stadium tour (Ann Arbor News)
Photo gallery (Ann Arbor News)
Dave Clark: Buffalo Bills bully the Detroit Lions at Ford Field (Midland Daily News)
Lions’ winning ways – and Super Bowl hopes – might be undone by defensive injuries (USA Today)
Lions get massive OL and fan favorite Dan Skipper a touchdown catch on trick play (USA Today)
Lions’ banged-up defense no match for high-scoring Allen-led Bills in 48-42 loss (AP)
Lions DB Khalil Dorsey collides with teammate, carted off with leg injury against Bills (AP)
Lions toss TD to offensive tackle Dan Skipper vs Bills (ESPN)
Lions’ Dorsey out for year; DT McNeill, CB Davis likely done too (ESPN)
How Dan Campbell’s controversial early onside kick blew up Lions’ comeback attempt vs. Bills (CBS Sports)
Dan Campbell Takes Blame for Lions’ Big Loss to Bills (SI)
Dan Campbell, Lions Ripped for Bold Onside Kick That Badly Backfired vs. Bills (SI)
Dan Campbell Explains Why Lions Called Onside Kick Early in Fourth Quarter (SI)
How Detroit Lions’ loss to Bills impacts NFC North, playoff picture (The Sporting News)
Dan Skipper touchdown video: Lions lineman exorcises scoring demons, finds end zone vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Khalil Dorsey leg injury: Lions DB carted off field after collision with teammate Ezekiel Turner (The Sporting News)
Khalil Dorsey injury update: Lions cornerback carted off after gruesome injury (The Sporting News)
Carlton Davis injury update: Latest news on Lions CB’s status in Week 15 game (The Sporting News)
Alim McNeill injury update: Latest news on Lions DT’s status in Week 15 game (The Sporting News)
Detroit Lions injury updates: Alim McNeill, Carlton Davis, Khalil Dorsey (The Sporting News)
Josh Allen, Bills chew up Lions in statement at Ford Field (WXYT-FM)
Dan Campbell takes blame as Lions get ‘wake-up call’ from Bills (WXYT-FM)
Campbell explains failed onside kick: “Thought we’d get the possession” (WXYT-FM)
Alim McNeill, Carlton Davis III likely done for season for Lions (WXYT-FM)
Motor City business booming alongside Lions’ rise (WWJ-TV)
Lions struggle in 48-42 loss to Bills (WJBK-TV)
Detroit Lions can’t stop Bills as 11-game winning streak comes to end (WDIV-TV)
Former Lions draft pick shines with historic first half in return to Detroit (WDIV-TV)
Loss to Bills could cost Detroit Lions more than seeding as key players face season-ending injuries (WDIV-TV)
Recap: Lions vs. Bills (DetroitLions.com)
Twentyman: Week 15 observations (DetroitLions.com)
Four Downs: Goff thinks loss to Bills could be a ‘nice little recalibration for us’ (DetroitLions.com)
Notebook: Campbell provides injury updates on Davis, Dorsey & McNeill (DetroitLions.com)
Photo gallery 1 (DetroitLions.com)
Photo gallery 2 (DetroitLions.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Josh Allen’s latest virtuoso performance is too much for the Lions
‘The Buffalo Bills can only hope this was a Super Bowl preview, right down to the outcome. Most of the football-watching world would be fine with that, given the offensive excellence that was on display Sunday at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions? Not so much.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills QB undergoes X-rays after 'funky fall'
‘”Just took a funky fall,” Allen said in a postgame news conference when asked why he went for X-rays. “More peace of mind than anything. Everything checked out fine.”‘
Josh Allen has another huge game to lift Bills to a 48-42 victory that snaps Lions’ winning streak
‘“Scramble drills are one of our best plays,” Allen said.’
Josh Allen dazzles in Bills’ win over Lions in high-scoring bout
‘Allen, the MVP frontrunner in Vegas, threw for 362 yards on 23-of-34 passing with two passing touchdowns. But the first two scores for Buffalo in this one came on the ground for Allen, who had 11 carries for 68 yards.’