Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 28–25 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Tied 20–20 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A.St. Brown
- Top passer
- Jonathan Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 34-A.…
- Game date
- 2022-11-24
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions 28–25 on 2022-11-24. A.St. Brown posted a game-high +11.63 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 28 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(6:47) (Shotgun) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(2:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 6-I.McKenzie for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(8:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen to DET 8 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DET 8. 17-J.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
(1:55) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(:05) 2-T.Bass 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
END QUARTER 2
(9:11) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (91-E.Oliver).
(13:52) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 4-D.Chark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-D.Swift rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:28) 17-M.Badgley 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(:07) 2-T.Bass 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
2-T.Bass kicks 46 yards from BUF 35 to DET 19. 11-K.Raymond to DET 30 for 11 yards. FUMBLES, touched at DET 28, and recovers at DET 28. 11-K.Raymond to DET 32 for 4 yards. Lateral to 38-C.Moore to DET 32 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at DET 32, RECOVERED by BUF-85-Q.Morris at DET 32.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-6
(6:47) (Shotgun) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:44XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 2:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 19
- Score
- 6-7
(2:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 6-I.McKenzie for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:58XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 8:00TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 13-7
(8:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen to DET 8 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DET 8. 17-J.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 7:55XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 14-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:55TD ASA. StPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 14-13
(1:55) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:52TD Michael BadgleyPoints+7
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 14-14
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:05FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 28
- Score
- 17-14
(:05) 2-T.Bass 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 17-14
END QUARTER 2
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 9:11Safety Jared GoffPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 97
- Score
- 19-14
(9:11) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (91-E.Oliver).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:52TD DJ CharkPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 19-20
(13:52) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 4-D.Chark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:47Safety D'Andre SwiftPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 19-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-D.Swift rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:44TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 25-22
(2:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:28FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 33
- Score
- 25-25
(:28) 17-M.Badgley 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:07FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 27
- Score
- 28-25
(:07) 2-T.Bass 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:02FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 35
- Score
- 28-25
2-T.Bass kicks 46 yards from BUF 35 to DET 19. 11-K.Raymond to DET 30 for 11 yards. FUMBLES, touched at DET 28, and recovers at DET 28. 11-K.Raymond to DET 32 for 4 yards. Lateral to 38-C.Moore to DET 32 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at DET 32, RECOVERED by BUF-85-Q.Morris at DET 32.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +11.63 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 2Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +6.23 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +5.21 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4Isaiah McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +4.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 6
Gabe Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 7Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 8St. Brown · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
A. St.Brown — DET · Receiving
A. St.Brown posted the highest total EPA (+11.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
A. St.Brown's top snap (+2.34 EPA): (1:55) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.60 EPA): Jonathan Allen — (10:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Anzalone (44-M.Rodriguez) [96-I.Buggs] at DET 4. 34-A.Anzalone to DET 8 for 4 yards (26-D.Singletary).
Quarterback report card
Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 53 dropbacks · 45.3% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.21 total EPA
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · -3.2% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.090 | +0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.098 | +0.175 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.186 | -0.034 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.09, Detroit Lions +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.09 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.06 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +8.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +4.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — Isaiah McKenzie (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen
- Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass)
- Detroit Lions — DJ Chark (Jared Goff pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 6:44) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q1 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 6-I.McKenzie for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 1:58) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 13–13. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen to DET 8 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DET 8. 17-J.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 7:55) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the BUF 15 (Q2 1:52) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 2-T.Bass 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 2–0. Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the BUF 97 (Q3 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (91-E.Oliver)..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 12–11. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 13:52) — (13:52) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 4-D.Chark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q4 13:47) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-D.Swift rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the BUF 33 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 17-M.Badgley 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 2-T.Bass 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BUF 35 (Q4 0:02).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:45) — (:45) 14-A.St. Brown right end pushed ob at BUF 42 for 7 yards (21-J.Poyer).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 17-M.Badgley 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep right to 4-D.Chark.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs to DET 39 for 36 yards (5-D.Elliott).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Anzalone (44-M.Rodriguez) [96-I.Buggs] at DET 4. 34-A.Anzalone to DET 8 for 4 yards (26-D.Singletary).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Anzalone (44-M.Rodriguez) [96-I.Buggs] at DET 4. 34-A.Anzalone to DET 8 for 4 yards (26-D.Singletary).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) 30-Ja.Williams left tackle to BUF 41 for no gain (91-E.Oliver; 47-C.Benford). FUMBLES (91-E.Oliver), touched at BUF 41, RECOVERED by BUF-91-E.Oliver at BUF 42.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) 17-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 6-I.McKenzie for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 6:47 · BUF 2 · Score 0-6
(6:47) (Shotgun) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:44 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 2:04 · DET 19 · Score 6-7
(2:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 6-I.McKenzie for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 1:58 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 8:00 · DET 3 · Score 13-7
(8:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen to DET 8 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DET 8. 17-J.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 7:55 · DET 15 · Score 14-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · BUF 1 · Score 14-13
(1:55) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 1:52 · BUF 15 · Score 14-14
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · DET 28 · Score 17-14
(:05) 2-T.Bass 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 17-14
END QUARTER 2 - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q3 9:11 · BUF 97 · Score 19-14
(9:11) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (91-E.Oliver). - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:52 · BUF 1 · Score 19-20
(13:52) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 4-D.Chark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 13:47 · BUF 2 · Score 19-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-D.Swift rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 2:44 · DET 5 · Score 25-22
(2:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:28 · BUF 33 · Score 25-25
(:28) 17-M.Badgley 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · DET 27 · Score 28-25
(:07) 2-T.Bass 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · BUF 35 · Score 28-25
2-T.Bass kicks 46 yards from BUF 35 to DET 19. 11-K.Raymond to DET 30 for 11 yards. FUMBLES, touched at DET 28, and recovers at DET 28. 11-K.Raymond to DET 32 for 4 yards. Lateral to 38-C.Moore to DET
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A.St. Brown (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions on 2022-11-24?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions 28-25 in Week 12, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 13, Detroit Lions 13; Q3: Buffalo Bills 2, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 12, Detroit Lions 11; Final: Buffalo Bills 28, Detroit Lions 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:47) Buffalo Bills touchdown — I. McKenzie (J. Allen pass) (Q1 2:04) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q2 8:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q2 1:55) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Chark (J. Goff pass) (Q4 13:52) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q4 2:44) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 0:28, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 45.3% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.21 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 57.5% completion, -3.2% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions?
A.St. Brown (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.63 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.34 EPA): (1:55) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Buffalo Bills won 28-25 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
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