Preseason: Bills 24, Lions 20

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Detroit Lions players react after they recover a fumble in the first half against the Buffalo Bills in the teams ' third preseason game on Aug. 23, 2019 at Ford Field. The Lions lost, 24-20.
Detroit Lions players react after they recover a fumble in the first half against the Buffalo Bills in the teams' third preseason game on Aug. 23, 2019 at Ford Field. The Lions lost, 24-20.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to pass in the first half.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to pass in the first half.
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Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) tackles Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) in the first half.
Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) tackles Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) in the first half.
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Lions running back Ty Johnson, right, heads for the end zone with Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) trailing him in the second quarter.
Lions running back Ty Johnson, right, heads for the end zone with Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) trailing him in the second quarter.
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Lions running back Ty Johnson (38) heads for the end zone with Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) trailing him in the second quarter.
Lions running back Ty Johnson (38) heads for the end zone with Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) trailing him in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) comes over to celebrate with running back Ty Johnson (38) after Johnson ' s touchdown in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) comes over to celebrate with running back Ty Johnson (38) after Johnson's touchdown in the second quarter.
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Lions offensive guard Frank Ragnow (77) celebrates with running back Ty Johnson, right, after Johnson ' s touchdown in the second quarter at Ford Field.
Lions offensive guard Frank Ragnow (77) celebrates with running back Ty Johnson, right, after Johnson's touchdown in the second quarter at Ford Field.
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Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis is helped off the field in the first quarter.
Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis is helped off the field in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes under pressure by Bills' Shaq Lawson, right, in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes under pressure by Bills' Shaq Lawson, right, in the first quarter.
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Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds tackles Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) in the first half.
Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds tackles Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) in the first half.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes in the first half.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes in the first half.
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Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) runs the ball in the first quarter with Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) defending.
Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) runs the ball in the first quarter with Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) defending.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass in the first quarter.
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Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95) brings down Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first quarter.
Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95) brings down Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first quarter.
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Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks a field goal in the first quarter.
Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks a field goal in the first quarter.
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Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs tackles Bills running back Frank Gore (20) in the first half.
Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs tackles Bills running back Frank Gore (20) in the first half.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass in the first quarter.
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Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) and cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) bring down Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) in the first quarter.
Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) and cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) bring down Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) in the first quarter.
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Lions linebacker Christian Jones (52) is called for roughing the passer on this play with Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first quarter. The penalty cost the Lions possession after an interception on this play.
Lions linebacker Christian Jones (52) is called for roughing the passer on this play with Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first quarter. The penalty cost the Lions possession after an interception on this play.
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Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) is saving something while Lions center Graham Glasgow (60) reacts after he is called for a penalty in the first quarter.
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) is saving something while Lions center Graham Glasgow (60) reacts after he is called for a penalty in the first quarter.
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Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) tackles Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) in the first half.
Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) tackles Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) in the first half.
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Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) tackles Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) in the first half.
Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) tackles Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) in the first half.
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Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) helps the official separate a couple players in the first half.
Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) helps the official separate a couple players in the first half.
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Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) runs the ball in the first quarter.
Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) runs the ball in the first quarter.
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Lions head coach Matt Patricia coaches from behind the bench in the first half.
Lions head coach Matt Patricia coaches from behind the bench in the first half.
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Bills defensive back Levi Wallace (39) tries to tackle Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) in the first half.
Bills defensive back Levi Wallace (39) tries to tackle Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) in the first half.
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Lions staff look at offensive lineman Frank Ragnow in the second quarter.
Lions staff look at offensive lineman Frank Ragnow in the second quarter.
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Lions offensive guard Frank Ragnow (77) is helped off the field in the second quarter.
Lions offensive guard Frank Ragnow (77) is helped off the field in the second quarter.
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Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, center, talks with quarterbacks Matthew Stafford (9) and David Fales, right, in the second quarter.
Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, center, talks with quarterbacks Matthew Stafford (9) and David Fales, right, in the second quarter.
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Lions defensive end Mitchell Loewen (70) reacts with Garret Dooley (58) after making a tackle in the third quarter.
Lions defensive end Mitchell Loewen (70) reacts with Garret Dooley (58) after making a tackle in the third quarter.
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Bills wide receiver Duke Williams (82) manages to hold on to this catch over Lions defensive back Andre Chachere (36) in the third quarter.
Bills wide receiver Duke Williams (82) manages to hold on to this catch over Lions defensive back Andre Chachere (36) in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback David Fales heads to the sidelines in the third quarter.
Lions quarterback David Fales heads to the sidelines in the third quarter.
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Josh Johnson landed the Lions' backup quarterback job.
Josh Johnson landed the Lions' backup quarterback job.
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Lions running back Mark Thompson (49) heads for the end zone in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Mark Thompson (49) heads for the end zone in the fourth quarter.
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Lions tight end Jerome Cunningham (86) celebrates with running back Mark Thompson (49) after Thompson ' s touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Lions tight end Jerome Cunningham (86) celebrates with running back Mark Thompson (49) after Thompson's touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Alfred Casab Jr., left, and Alfred Casab III, of Commerce Township show their spirit before the Lions play the Bills.
Alfred Casab Jr., left, and Alfred Casab III, of Commerce Township show their spirit before the Lions play the Bills.
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Lions head coach Matt Patricia, left, talks with Lions president Rod Wood before the game.
Lions head coach Matt Patricia, left, talks with Lions president Rod Wood before the game.
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Lions head coach Matt Patricia signals to the stands before the game.
Lions head coach Matt Patricia signals to the stands before the game.
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Lions general manager Bob Quinn, left, and head coach Matt Patricia stand on the sidelines before the game.
Lions general manager Bob Quinn, left, and head coach Matt Patricia stand on the sidelines before the game.
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