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Lions vs. Bills: Is this a battle of teams who blew their best SB window or is it still open in 2026?

Week 2 of the NFL calendar features an electric matchup on Thursday Night Football between a pair of 1-0 contenders, the Detroit Lions and the Buffalo Bills. While both franchises share matching 37-15 records alongside the Philadelphia Eagles since 2023, each has endured prolonged championship droughts.

Detroit has competed through the entire Super Bowl era starting in 1966 without ever advancing to the final showdown, including a 2023 campaign where they posted a 12-5 record, captured the NFC North, and boasted the league's fifth-ranked scoring offense. 730), marking an all-time record for victories across a six-season span without reaching a Super Bowl, a stage they have not stepped onto since 1994.

This clash will mark the inaugural contest at the brand-new Highmark Stadium. Their previous meeting delivered a thrilling 48-42 victory for Buffalo, combining for 90 total points and 1,080 yards.