What happened: Jake Bates led all scorers with seven points. Tyler Bass added five points in the final.
Why it matters: The box score put the kickers at the center of the scoring ledger. That stands out in a game Buffalo finished in control.
By the numbers: Jake Bates: 7 points; Tyler Bass: 5 points.
What to watch: Attention now shifts to how Buffalo and Detroit carry the result into their next games.