Lions at Bills 12/16/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The Buffalo Bills remain at home for Week 15 and will host the Detroit Lions. The Bills are 4-9 on the season and 3rd in the AFC East. Buffalo has been elminated from any Wildcard hopes and are riding a two game losing streak. The Bills lost at home to the Jets last week. Buffalo is 2-4 on their home field.

The Bills have relied heavily on their defense this season. Buffalo ranks 1st in the NFL in both yards allowed per game and passing yards allowed per game. The Bills are a home favorite in this game. QB Sam Darnold threw for 170 yards last week with 1 interception and 1 touchdown. The Detroit Lions have not been eliminated from any Wildcard hopes but will need a miracle. The Lions beat the Cardinals on the road last week and are 2-4 as a visitor this season. Detroit is 5-8 on the season and 4th in the NFC North. The Lions are 2-3 over their last five games.

QB Matthew Stafford has thrown for over 3100 yard this season and 18 touchdowns. Stafford did not throw a touchdown in last weeks win but completed 15 of 23 passes. The Detroit Lions last played the Bills in 2014 when they loss 17-14.