Lions vs. Bills 'Thursday Night Football' betting odds, picks and predictions: Best bets, player props - Yahoo Sports
The Buffalo Bills are set to host the Detroit Lions for a Thursday Night Football matchup following both teams' season-opening victories. Analysts highlight the high-powered offenses and defensive vulnerabilities of both squads as key factors for the game.
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New digs. New season. New Super Bowl dreams.
That's what it's all about for the Buffalo Bills (1-0), who welcome the Detroit Lions (1-0) to Highmark Stadium for Thursday night's game.
The Bills got their campaign off on the right foot on Sunday, battling to a 36-31 road win against the Houston Texans . As for their counterparts, the Lions needed overtime after blowing a 21-0 lead in the second half to fend off the New Orleans Saints in a 31-30 overtime victory.
Two high-powered offenses and two mediocre defenses will be on display in Buffalo, which should lead to a lot of points and excitement in western New York.
Detroit was on cruise control much of the game against New Orleans , cruising to a 21-0 lead midway through the third quarter thanks to two touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs and another from Amon-Ra St. Brown .
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