# Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills — NFL, Thursday, September 17, 2026

NFL game on Thursday, September 17, 2026, 8:15 PM ET at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park. Status: final.

Score: DET 31 – BUF 41 (Final).

## Model

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Model edges priced | 0 |

## Recap

4 of 8 graded model edges won.

## FAQ

**When does Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills start?**

Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills (NFL) started at 8:15 PM ET on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park.

**What was the final score of Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills?**

Buffalo Bills won 41–31.

**How did the model's edges do in Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills?**

Of 8 graded model edges frozen before tip-off, 4 won and 4 lost.

## Related

- [Buffalo Bills](https://edgegoat.com/nfl/teams/buf)
- [Detroit Lions](https://edgegoat.com/nfl/teams/det)
- [NFL slate for Thursday, September 17, 2026](https://edgegoat.com/nfl/2026-09-17)

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