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Williams brought in two of four targets for 33 yards in the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.

Williams produced modest numbers for the second time in as many games to open the season, and the speedy wideout didn't even record his second reception until just before the two-minute warning in the second half. Both of Williams' catches Thursday went for first downs, but he saw a sizable reduction from the nine targets he'd logged in the season-opening overtime victory against the Saints on Sunday. The 2022 first-round pick will look to put together his first standout performance of the season in a Week 3 home matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 27.

LaPorta brought in six of seven targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.

The fourth-year tight end was one of Jared Goff's primary targets Thursday, finishing tied for second in receptions while checking in third in both receiving yards and targets. LaPorta also recorded his first touchdown catch of the season on a one-yard grab early in the fourth quarter, and over the first two games of the new campaign, he's encouragingly been targeted 15 times and parlayed those opportunities into 11 receptions for 100 yards and the TD. LaPorta should remain a key complementary option during a Week 3 home matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Barnes recorded seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 41-31 loss to the Bills.

The linebacker also had a big day in Week 1, finishing with six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass breakups, including an interception. He's off to a strong start to the season despite Detroit's defensive struggles.

Kincaid brought in seven of eight targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 41-31 win over the Lions on Thursday.

The star tight end put together a fitting encore to his season-opening 5-130-0 line against the Texans, setting the pace for the Bills in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night. Kincaid repeatedly got into the second level of the Lions defense during the high-scoring victory -- including on his 16-yard scoring grab late in the first half -- and his particularly elevated workload was partly the byproduct of DJ Moore's exit with a shoulder injury shortly before the tight end's touchdown catch. Kincaid will remain a vital component of the Bills' red-hot air attack in a Week 3 home showdown against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Clark finished with 11 tackles (four solo) in Thursday's 41-31 loss to the Bills.

The safety was active on a night when the Lions had trouble stopping the Bills. Clark remains in a starting spot for now with Kerby Joseph (knee) on the reserve/PUP list to begin the season.

Goff completed 26 of 38 passes for 327 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions while adding three rushes for seven yards in the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday. He also committed two fumbles, losing one.

Goff's final line undoubtedly pleased fantasy managers, but in a real-world football sense, they were largely the byproduct of a high-scoring loss in which the Lions trailed throughout. He had a mostly unremarkable first half, throwing just one of his touchdown passes in that span when he connected with Jahmyr Gibbs from 11 yards out. Goff would go on to add two and 27-yard strikes to Amon-Ra St. Brown and a one-yard scoring toss to Sam LaPorta after halftime, pushing the veteran signal-caller to a sparkling 6:0 TD:INT over the first two games of the season. Goff will next take aim at the Jets secondary in a Week 3 home matchup on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Bates hit five of his six extra-point attempts in Thursday's 41-31 win over the Lions.

When the kicker missed, Amazon Prime announcer Al Michaels joked that it was the only thing that had gone wrong for Buffalo on the night. To be fair to Bass, he did make field goals from 46, 34 and 33 yards and all three of his extra-point attempts in Week 1. He is also clearly still a fantasy-relevant option as the kicker for a high-flying offense led by Josh Allen and James Cook.

Bates made all four of his extra-point attempts and his only field-goal try in Thursday's 41-31 loss to the Bills.

The field-goal attempt came from 31 yards out. Detroit's season has been up and down so far, but Bates has been steady, making all eight of his extra-point tries and both field-goal attempts through two games. He remains the kicker on a high-scoring offense.

St. Brown brought in nine of 13 targets for 142 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.

The Lions played from behind all night, which had a role in St. Brown seeing massive volume on his way to game-high figures in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The star wideout recorded both his scoring grabs in the second half, capping off Detroit's opening drive of the third quarter with a two-yard touchdown and then providing the final points for either side when he hauled in a 27-yard strike from Jared Goff with 1:42 remaining. St. Brown has opened the season in signature fashion with consecutive two-TD tallies, and he'll next take aim at the Jets defense on the fast track of Ford Field on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Maddox left the locker room on crutches and wearing a boot on his injured left foot after Thursday night's loss to the Bills, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

It's not looking good for the safety/cornerback, who had to leave Thursday's 41-31 loss to the Bills during the first half. Maddox had started the first two games at strong safety for Detroit with Brian Branch (Achilles) beginning the season on the reserve/PUP list. It appears now that the Lions may have to turn to Thomas Harper to man the position.