Detroit fans endured a tough first half on Thursday Night Football as the Lions fell behind the Buffalo Bills at the brand‑new Highmark Stadium. The game, the inaugural regular‑season contest at the stadium, saw Buffalo dominate early and take a 27-10 lead into the locker room.

Early Bills advantage

The Bills won the opening kickoff and scored on their first drive, putting the Lions on the defensive from the start. Detroit’s first possession ended without points, and the quarter closed with a 0-14 score in Buffalo’s favor.

Red‑zone drama and a missed opportunity

Buffalo started the second quarter with the ball again. Detroit appeared to have a chance when an interception was made in the red zone, but a holding penalty on the Lions nullified the turnover. A second penalty on the next play erased any momentum, and the Bills extended their lead to 0-21.

Lions get on the board

Detroit finally answered late in the half when running back Jahmyr Gibbs broke through for a touchdown with six minutes remaining, cutting the deficit to 7-21. The Bills responded quickly, scoring another touchdown three minutes later to push the score to 7-27.

Closing the half with a field goal

After a defensive stand that stopped the Bills with 40 seconds left in the half, the Lions managed to add three points on a field goal as the clock expired. The halftime scoreboard read 10-27, leaving Detroit with a significant gap to overcome in the second half.

What’s next for Detroit?

The Lions will need to tighten up discipline, especially in the red‑zone, and avoid costly penalties if they hope to mount a comeback. Buffalo, meanwhile, will look to maintain its early rhythm and protect the lead as the game heads into the second half.

Fans in both cities can follow the remainder of the matchup on local broadcasts and streaming platforms, with the outcome set to impact the early season standings for both teams.

Original reporting: Warren | FOX 2 Detroit — read the source article.