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NFL·PREVIEW·September 18, 2026 10:45 PM ET

Helwani backs Bills before Lions matchup

Buffalo beat Detroit 41-31 later Thursday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 191 min read
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What happened: Ariel Helwani threw his support behind Buffalo ahead of Thursday's game against Detroit. The Bills went on to win 41-31 later that night.

Why it matters: The shoutout landed around a Bills team carrying renewed 2026 expectations into the season. It also came as Buffalo's offense kept drawing attention after another 41-point showing.

By the numbers: Buffalo scored 41 points in Thursday's win over Detroit. Recent Wire coverage also noted first-half totals of 24 and 27 as the offense's fast starts became an early theme.

What to watch: The immediate focus shifts to Buffalo's next game and whether that offensive pace carries over another week. DJ Moore's day-to-day shoulder status remains one of the short-term roster items to monitor.

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