​DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 15: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 15, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images The last time the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions squared off, Josh Allen and Buffalo’s offense won a shootout at Ford Field, prevailing 48-42 in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season.Coming off Week 1 performances where both the Bills and Lions eclipsed 30 points in season-opening victories—Buffalo beat Houston 36-31 while Detroit held off New Orleans 31-30 in overtime—Thursday night’s home opener and debut of the new Highmark Stadium between these two prolific offenses should once again feature plenty of points.Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as the Bills look to start the season 2-0 for the sixth time in the last eight years.Check out the assessments below and then let us know your thoughts on the game in the comments section.Bills vs. Lions storylines to watchLinked below: Breaking down the key story lines to watch, including how Josh Allen and the Buffalo offense should be poised for plenty of big plays against a Lions defense missing three quarters of its starting secondary; what defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard plans to do to fix the “very correctable” issues that plagued Buffalo in its season-opening win; and the unique challenges presented by a high-flying Lions offense led by quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown; and how the Bills and Lions have found success turning to a trick play: the hook-and-lateral.We also hear from Allen, outside linebacker Greg Rousseau, wide receiver Khalil Shakir, linebacker Dorian Williams, right tackle Spencer Brown, and linebacker Joe Andreessen on what they’re looking forward to from Buffalo’s first game inside its new stadium.Buffalo Bills vs. Lions: What to know about Detroit ahead of Thursday Night Football – newyorkupstate.comTop storylines for Bills vs. Lions – BuffaloBills.comBills, Lions look ready to light up Highmark Stadium in shootout – Democrat & ChronicleBills get their first test run on new Highmark Stadium grass field – Buffalo News (subscription required)Jim Leonhard on Bills defense debut as prep begins for Lions: ‘We’re closer than it looked’ – newyorkupstate.comBills’ defense escaped Houston. Detroit may not be so forgiving – Democrat & ChronicleBills notebook: Jim Leonhard sees Buffalo defense as ‘very correctable’ – Buffalo News (subscription required)Three Things Buffalo Bills Must Improve in Week 2 vs. Detroit Lions – Sports Illustrated Buffalo BillsBuffalo Bills ready to break in Highmark Stadium in Thursday night opener against Lions – WGRZGreg Rousseau On What To Expect From Thursday Night Football Against The Detroit Lions – BuffaloBills.comJosh Allen Talks The Excit