Lions 38, Bills 32: Quarterback Play The Big Talking Point
The quarterback play from top to bottom was the focus after the game last night. Did Tyler Thigpen do enough to stay on the roster?
| Final - 8.30.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 7 | 14 | 8 | 32 | |
| Detroit Lions | 28 | 0 | 10 | 38 |
Stories
Lions 38, Bills 32: Updated Bills Injury Report
The Buffalo Bills added one player to the injury report during their game against the Detroit Lions.
Lions Wrap Up Preseason With 38-32 Victory Over Bills
The Detroit Lions closed out the 2012 preseason with a 38-32 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Lions 38, Bills 32: First-Team Offense Ends On High Note
The Buffalo Bills' first-team offense put together an 11-play, 83-yard touchdown drive to bring their pre-season to a close. Bring on the Jets!
Buffalo Bills Vs. Detroit Lions: TV, Radio Info & More
The Bills and Lions square off tonight in the pre-season finale for both teams.
Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions: Five Non-Starters To Watch
These five Buffalo Bills non-starters can lock up roster spots with a strong game against the Detroit Lions tonight.
Eight Buffalo Bills Draft Picks On The Bubble
Eight of the 27 draft picks that Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix has made over the last three years are on the roster bubble heading into the team's final pre-season game of 2012.
Tyler Thigpen, Marcus Easley Among Buffalo Bills On The Bubble
The starters may only play ten snaps, but several Buffalo Bills are fighting for their professional lives on Thursday night.
Terrence McGee Out For Buffalo Bills' Pre-Season Finale
As the Buffalo Bills get set to finish off their pre-season schedule on Thursday, head coach Chan Gailey provided an injury update on several key players. The news was particularly bad for veteran cornerback Terrence McGee.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| FINAL | Total |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | 32 |
| Detroit | 38 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| - Buffalo Touchdown - 4-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Steve Johnson. (Rian Lindell kick). 8:22 remaining. - Detroit Touchdown - 24-yard pass from Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson. (Jason Hanson kick). 5:03 remaining. - Detroit Touchdown - 2-yard run by Mikel Leshoure. (Jason Hanson kick). 4:25 remaining. - Detroit Touchdown - 1-yard run by Shaun Hill. (Jason Hanson kick). 0:54 remaining. - Detroit Touchdown - 23-yard interception return by Jonte Green. (Jason Hanson kick). 0:13 remaining. |
| Quarter 2 |
| - Buffalo Field Goal - 30-yarder by Rian Lindell. 1:52 remaining. |
| Quarter 3 |
| - Buffalo Touchdown - 1-yard run by Johnny White. (Rian Lindell kick). 10:35 remaining. - Buffalo Touchdown - 4-yard pass from Tyler Thigpen to Dorin Dickerson. (Rian Lindell kick). 7:01 remaining. |
| Quarter 4 |
| - Detroit Field Goal - 39-yarder by Jason Hanson. 14:10 remaining. - Buffalo Touchdown - 100-yard kickoff return by Marcus Easley. (Tyler Thigpen pass to Marcus Easley). 13:53 remaining. - Detroit Touchdown - 1-yard run by Kellen Moore. (Jason Hanson kick). 10:20 remaining. |
| Team statistics | Buffalo | Detroit |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 29:50 | 30:10 |
| First Downs | 26 | 24 |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Interceptions | 221 23- 36 3 | 291 20- 35 0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts | 77 25 | 98 34 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions | 4 2-1 3 | 0 2-0 0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 8-80 | 9-102 |
| Punts-Average | 4-43.8 | 5-40.6 |
| Player Statistics |
|---|
| RUSHERS-AWAY |
| C.Spiller 6-29, T.Choice 9-27, J.White 4-7, T.Thigpen 1-7, Z.Brown 2-6, T.Jackson 2-5, T.Graham 1-(-4). |
| RUSHERS-HOME |
| M.Leshoure 15-43, K.Williams 3-24, J.Bell 12-23, K.Moore 3-7, Sh.Hill 1-1. |
| PASSERS-AWAY |
| T.Thigpen 18-30-2, 186 yards and 1 touchdown. R.Fitzpatrick 5-5-0, 39 yards and 1 touchdown. T.Jackson 0-1-1, 0 yards. |
| PASSERS-HOME |
| K.Moore 17-30-0, 211 yards. M.Stafford 2-3-0, 57 yards and 1 touchdown. Sh.Hill 1-2-0, 26 yards. |
| RECEIVERS-AWAY |
| R.Martin 5-49, K.Aiken 3-42, D.Dickerson 3-23, N.Roosevelt 2-21, St.Johnson 2-17, D.Jones 2-9, M.Easley 1-20, S.Chandler 1-13, T.Graham 1-12, Z.Brown 1-9, D.Hagan 1-8, K.Brock 1-2. |
| RECEIVERS-HOME |
| J.Bell 5-53, R.Broyles 3-54, L.Long 3-51, A.Wells 2-41, P.Edwards 2-14, A.Gottlieb 2-11, M.Leshoure 1-33, C.Johnson 1-24, M.Stovall 1-13. |
