​ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills stands for the national anthem prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) GettyIt was quite a grand opening for the Buffalo Bills in Highmark Stadium, but the Detroit Lions lets down the casual NFL fans. The Thursday Night Football game was expected to be a matchup potentially featuring two of the best NFL teams.Instead, the Bills made short work of the Lions, at least in the first half. The Lions may want to stay off social media for a bit.Fans were not pleased with the Lions’ inability to keep the game competitive. Buffalo quickly jumped out to a 27-10 lead heading into halftime.“The Bills look capable of scoring 70 on this Lions defense,” NFL Blue Book’s Charles Robinson noted on X. “This is beyond brutal.”The Lions were dealing with multiple injuries, and appeared unable to perform at a high level without several key players.“Challenging situation for Lions defense to be without both starting safeties, playing short-week road game against high-scoring Bills after playing 86 defensive snaps in overtime win Week 1 against Saints,” NFL reporter Ed Werder remarked.“Bills up 14-0 after two possessions while opening new stadium.”NFL Fans Are Frustrated With Lions-Bills Blowout on Thursday Night Football While we have seen remarkable comebacks in the NFL, the Lions face an uphill battle, especially with the Bills opening their new stadium. The Lions take on the New York Jets in Week 3.“The Bills are treating the Lions like they’re a HS team,” Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame said. “An unfair fight.”For Buffalo, the team’s offense has looked quite impressive. Yet, it is not all good news for the Bills as the team is dealing with multiple wide receiver injuries as DJ Moore and Keon Coleman both exited the game.“Bills are shredding in 12 personnel tonight,” Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice explained. “Lions have matched with their Base defense every time and the Bills have ripped 149 yards in 15 plays with an 80% success rate, per @NextGenStats.” The Lions Are Getting Torched on Social Media Amid Slow Start vs. Bills on TNF Fans flooded the Lions’ social media posts expressing their displeasure. “At least I don’t have to stay up now,” one fan optimistically admitted. “What did this team even do in the offseason,” another person wondered. “Do we have to play the second half?” asked another fan.Like HEAVY’s content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Everyone Is Saying the Same Thing About Lions-Bills Game on Thursday Night Football appeared first on HEAVY.