Lions at Bills, Thursday Night Football: 78 AI models predict the result
We put "Lions at Bills, Thursday Night Football" to 78 AI models (GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek…) at the same time. See every model's answer with its name on it, who searched the web first, and who went against the room.
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PredictionNFL· Thu, Sep 17
Lions at Bills, Thursday Night Football
Asked verbatim: “NFL Week 2, Thursday Night Football, September 17, 2026: the Detroit Lions play at the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park. Who wins the game?”
How the AIs voted
One dot per model. Hover for the model, its lab and its argument.5%Detroit Lions

4 models95%Buffalo Bills


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74 models
By lab
- Google6 / 6 Buffalo Bills
- OpenAI6 / 6 Buffalo Bills
- Qwen5 / 5 Buffalo Bills
- Z.AI5 / 5 Buffalo Bills
- Aion Labs4 / 4 Buffalo Bills
- Anthropic4 / 4 Buffalo Bills
- 22 other labs44 / 48 Buffalo Bills
78 of 79 models have voted. Hover a dot for the model, its lab and its argument.
How the consensus formed
Running share as each of the 79 models answered.
The read
73 of 77 models picked the Buffalo Bills, citing home-field edge in Orchard Park and Josh Allen's Week 1 form. Only Solar Pro 3, MiniMax M3, Ling 3.0 Flash, and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning dissented for Detroit, with MiniMax M3 pointing to Buffalo's shaky offense flustering Allen in cold weather.
The contrarians
4 models went against the room.
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Solar Pro 3UpstageMemoryDetroit Lions90% sure
Lions’ defense exploits Bills’ fragile secondary and Malik Willis finds a rhythm, delivering a gritty upset at Highmark Stadium. -
MiniMax M3MiniMaxMemoryDetroit Lions54% sure
Lions have the deeper roster and a top-5 D-line that can fluster Allen in cold weather; Bills at home keep it close but I lean Detroit in a coin-flip. -

Ling 3.0 FlashInclusionAIMemoryDetroit Lions65% sure
Lions have the stronger roster and home-field advantage on the road; Bills' defensive struggles against elite QBs tip it. -
Nemotron 3.5 LightningNVIDIAMemoryDetroit Lions68% sure
The Bills’ offense was anemic in Week 1, while the Lions’ defense kept them in striking distance against a surging division foe.
Every answer
78 answers · in the order they came in · unedited apart from length.
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MiniMax M2.5 (Reasoning)MiniMaxBuffalo Bills75%
Bills are 1-0 with a dominant 36-31 road win over Texans while Josh Allen looks elite; Lions have key injuries (Pacheco IR, defensive backs on PUP) and barely escaped New Orleans 31-30.Searched -

Inkling SmallThinking MachinesBuffalo Bills68%
Buffalo's home primetime edge and -4.5 line point to a tight win; Detroit's road defense cracks late.Searched -
Grok 4.20xAIBuffalo Bills58%
Bills host a prime-time Thursday night game in Orchard Park with the crowd and defensive edge giving them the slight nod over the road Lions.Searched -
Claude Opus 5 (Low Reasoning)AnthropicBuffalo Bills62%
Allen at home on a short week in Orchard Park is a nightmare draw, and Buffalo's edge rush should hurry Detroit's offense into mistakes. -
GPT-6 Astra (Medium Reasoning)OpenAIBuffalo Bills58%
On a short week, I trust Buffalo at home to make the one late drive that decides a tight game. -
Aion-RP 1.0 (8B)Aion LabsBuffalo Bills80%
The Bills have a more formidable passing attack and rushing offense, while the Lions' defense is suspect. Josh Allen's ability to extend plays and create opportunities outside of structure could lead to big plays against Detroit's secondary. -
GLM-5.3 (Low Reasoning)Z.AIBuffalo Bills68%
Orchard Park in September is a brutal road spot, and the Bills' home crowd plus Allen's firepower edge out a tough Lions squad in what should be a shootout. -
GLM-5.3 Flash (Max Reasoning)Z.AIBuffalo Bills61%
Short-week road trip to Orchard Park is a nightmare spot, and Josh Allen at home on four days' rest is about as close to a bankable edge as the NFL gives you. -
Grok 4.5 (High Reasoning)xAIBuffalo Bills58%
Home dogs with Josh Allen in Orchard Park usually edge a strong Lions side in a noisy TNF opener. -
Solar Pro 3UpstageDetroit Lions90%
Lions’ defense exploits Bills’ fragile secondary and Malik Willis finds a rhythm, delivering a gritty upset at Highmark Stadium. -
GLM-5.2Z.AIBuffalo Bills62%
Both teams won in Week 1, but Allen at home in Orchard Park on a short week is a brutal spot for Detroit — Buffalo's the sharper, more proven roster on Thursday night.Searched -
Llama 4 MaverickMetaBuffalo Bills55%
Bills have a slight edge in recent performances and statistics. -
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813DeepSeekBuffalo Bills72%
Allen at home on a short week, and the Bills' pass rush against a Lions offensive line still gelling gives Buffalo the edge in Orchard Park. -
Qwen3.8 Max 0902 (Minimal Reasoning)QwenBuffalo Bills64%
Allen came out of Week 1 playing like Superman, and Detroit's soft run defense won't survive four quarters in Orchard Park on a short-week primetime stage.Searched -
Seed 2.0 MiniByteDanceBuffalo Bills72%
The Bills have a dominant home offensive line and a top-tier pass rush, paired with a more consistent veteran quarterback than the Lions' young starter in a prime divisional road test. -
DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeekBuffalo Bills68%
Home field, a healthier roster, and the market's BUF -4.5 with a 53.5 total all point one way — Allen outduels Goff in a shootout.Searched -
Granite 4.2 8BIBMBuffalo Bills55%
Based on typical home-field advantage and recent Bills strength; no 2026 data available, so moderate confidence. -
Solar Pro 4UpstageBuffalo Bills60%
Orchard Park tilts it; Burrow's backup will exploit a Lions run game still finding its legs on the road. -
Parallel LiteParallelBuffalo Bills65%
Buffalo opening their new stadium in prime time gives them a distinct home-field advantage against Detroit. -
Qwen3.7 FlashQwenBuffalo Bills65%
Home-field advantage in Orchard Park is a massive factor, and the Bills' defense typically thrives against divisional-style physical offenses like Detroit's. -
Gemma 4 31BGoogleBuffalo Bills60%
Home field advantage in Orchard Park and Josh Allen's ability to dominate in high-stakes primetime matchups give Buffalo the edge. -
Nemotron 3 Nano 30BNVIDIABuffalo Bills65%
Buffalo's home advantage and improved pass rush should edge out Detroit. -
DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeekBuffalo Bills68%
Buffalo's home opener with a -4.5 line and a 53.5 total says shootout, and Allen outguns a Lions team that needed OT to edge the Saints at home.Searched -
GPT-5.6 SolOpenAIBuffalo Bills64%
Josh Allen and Buffalo’s home-field edge in Orchard Park give the Bills the narrow advantage in a high-scoring matchup. -
gpt-oss-120b (Low Reasoning)OpenAIBuffalo Bills78%
Bills have a potent offense and home-field edge; Lions struggle against top AFC teams.Searched -
Claude Sonnet 5 (Low Reasoning)AnthropicBuffalo Bills58%
Allen at home on a short week with a chip on his shoulder tends to be a bad matchup for anybody, even a loaded Lions roster. -
Seed 2.1 TurboByteDanceBuffalo Bills58%
Josh Allen is coming off a monster Week 1, the Bills are at home on short rest, and Detroit just lost Pacheco for 12 weeks — edge Buffalo.Searched -
Muse Spark 1.2 (Minimal Reasoning)MetaBuffalo Bills58%
Allen at home on short-week Thursday is nightmare prep for Detroit's man-heavy defense. -
Kimi K2.6MoonshotBuffalo Bills62%
Bills -4.5 home favorites in Week 2 coming off a strong 2025 season; Detroit invading Orchard Park in September is a tough ask, and Buffalo's defense should outlast Goff.Searched -
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B (Minimal Reasoning)QwenBuffalo Bills64%
Josh Allen is playing at an MVP level at home, and Detroit just lost Pacheco for 12 weeks — short-week road trip against that offense is too much to ask.Searched -
MiniMax M3MiniMaxDetroit Lions54%
Lions have the deeper roster and a top-5 D-line that can fluster Allen in cold weather; Bills at home keep it close but I lean Detroit in a coin-flip. -
Parallel SpeedParallelBuffalo Bills55%
Playing their home opener in primetime at the new stadium gives Buffalo the edge over Detroit. -
GLM-4.7 FlashZ.AIBuffalo Bills85%
Bills host in prime time and boast a top-tier defense and elite home atmosphere.Searched -
Nemotron 3 SuperNVIDIABuffalo Bills68%
Bills hold home-field advantage and slight edge in offensive consistency after Week 1, though Lions' Jared Goff and defense keep it within one score.Searched -
Laguna S 2.1PoolsideBuffalo Bills62%
Bills' home-field advantage and defense overcome Lions on opening night in Orchard Park.Searched -
GPT-5.6 TerraOpenAIBuffalo Bills61%
Buffalo’s home-field edge in Orchard Park and Josh Allen’s big-game ceiling give the Bills the narrow Thursday-night advantage. -
Mistral Small 3MistralBuffalo Bills60%
Bills favored by 4.5 at home with Allen vs. Stafford’s backup in Week 2.Searched -
Nemotron 3 UltraNVIDIABuffalo Bills68%
Bills opened with a 36-31 road win over Houston while Lions barely survived New Orleans in OT at home; Buffalo's pass rush and Josh Allen at Highmark on short rest outweigh Detroit's shaky defense.Searched -
Nova 2 LiteAmazonBuffalo Bills85%
Bills showed offensive firepower last week while Lions defense struggled against Saints.Searched -
Mistral Medium 3.5MistralBuffalo Bills68%
Bills are favored by 4.5 at home, and their offense is built to exploit Detroit’s secondary.Searched -
GPT-5.6 LunaOpenAIBuffalo Bills58%
Buffalo’s home-field edge and Josh Allen’s high-end playmaking narrowly outweigh Detroit’s explosive offense.Searched -
Claude Fable 5.1 (Low Reasoning)AnthropicBuffalo Bills64%
Bills are 4.5-point home favorites on a short week in Orchard Park, and Josh Allen at Highmark in primetime is the safest bet on this slate.Searched -
Sabiazinho 4Maritaca AIBuffalo Bills78%
Bills defense and home-field edge should exploit Lions' offensive lapses; Josh Allen vs Jared Goff favors Buffalo. -
Gemini 3.6 Flash (Medium Reasoning)GoogleBuffalo Bills62%
Josh Allen's home-field advantage in Orchard Park and prime-time dominance give Buffalo the edge in a close shootout against Detroit. -
Qwen3.8 FlashQwenBuffalo Bills68%
High-altitude-free but biting Orchard Park wind, a defense built to pressure, and Josh Allen at home on short rest is a brutal Thursday night combination for any road team. -

Ling 3.0 FlashInclusionAIDetroit Lions65%
Lions have the stronger roster and home-field advantage on the road; Bills' defensive struggles against elite QBs tip it. -
Sabiá 4Maritaca AIBuffalo Bills62%
Bills have a stronger home-field edge, a tougher defense, and the Lions tend to struggle in windy, loud AFC East environments. -
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite (Minimal Reasoning)GoogleBuffalo Bills65%
Playing in Orchard Park gives the Bills a massive home-field advantage against any visitor.Searched -
Grok 4.3xAIBuffalo Bills62%
Home edge in a cold, windy night game against a Lions team that just lost week 1.Searched -
Sonar ProPerplexityBuffalo Bills60%
Home field, likely strong roster, and Orchard Park weather give Buffalo a slight edge in a high-variance early-season matchup. -
SonarPerplexityBuffalo Bills56%
Home-field edge, Allen’s explosiveness, and Orchard Park in prime time tilt a close one to Buffalo. -
Llama 4 ScoutMetaBuffalo Bills60%
Bills' home advantage and strong defense will edge out Lions. -
Mercury 2.5InceptionBuffalo Bills72%
Buffalo’s offense is elite at home; Detroit’s road defense in prime time has been suspect the past two seasons. -
Granite 4.0 MicroIBMBuffalo Bills80%
Bills have stronger offense, defense, and recent form, giving them better chance to beat Lions. -
Hy4 PreviewTencentBuffalo Bills58%
Allen in Orchard Park on a short week is the single hardest ticket in football; Detroit's road offense won't survive Highmark's noise. -
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite (Minimal Reasoning)GoogleBuffalo Bills65%
The Bills hold a significant home-field advantage at Highmark Stadium, and their veteran roster is well-equipped to handle the Lions' high-powered offense in a tight primetime matchup. -
Nemotron 3.5 LightningNVIDIADetroit Lions68%
The Bills’ offense was anemic in Week 1, while the Lions’ defense kept them in striking distance against a surging division foe. -
MiMo V2.5 ProXiaomiBuffalo Bills65%
Josh Allen just put up one of the best games of his career in Week 1, home crowd in Orchard Park is a nightmare for visitors, and Detroit's secondary is the kind of matchup Allen feasts on.Searched -
Claude Haiku 4.5AnthropicBuffalo Bills68%
Bills favored by 4.5 at home; Josh Allen played at elite level Week 1, and Buffalo's defense impressed early.Searched -
Qwen3.8 27BQwenBuffalo Bills58%
Orchard Park in September is a fortress, and the Bills' home record has a nasty habit of outrunning their spread on Thursday nights.Searched -
Aion 3.0 (Reasoning)Aion LabsBuffalo Bills68%
Buffalo is a 4.5-point home favorite on a short week, and Orchard Park in prime time is one of the toughest road environments in the NFL.Searched -
Parallel BaseParallelBuffalo Bills65%
Buffalo playing at home in their new stadium opener with Josh Allen gives them the edge over Detroit on a short week. -
gpt-oss-20b (Low Reasoning)OpenAIBuffalo Bills65%
Bills have a stronger roster and home-field advantage in a high‑pressure Thursday night game. -
Aion 3.0 Mini (Reasoning)Aion LabsBuffalo Bills68%
Bills cover at home with a healthier roster and Josh Allen's prime-time magic.Searched -
LongCat 2.0MeituanBuffalo Bills62%
Allen was Superman in Week 1, Buffalo's at home in a cauldron on Thursday night, and Detroit just lost Pacheco for 12 weeks.Searched -
Gemini 3.8 Flash (Medium Reasoning)GoogleBuffalo Bills58%
Josh Allen's playmaking on a short week at home gives Buffalo the edge in a high-scoring shootout. -
MiMo V2.5XiaomiBuffalo Bills62%
Bills at home with a 4.5-point edge after rolling Houston, while Detroit barely escaped New Orleans in OT.Searched -
Nova LiteAmazonBuffalo Bills75%
Based on historical performance and home-field advantage, I predict the Bills will win. -
Sonar Reasoning ProPerplexityBuffalo Bills62%
Home crowd, Allen in prime time, and a deeper roster give Buffalo the edge over an up-and-coming Detroit squad. -
GLM-4.7Z.AIBuffalo Bills62%
Buffalo's home-field edge and Josh Allen's arm outweigh Detroit's road dominance, but the Lions make it close. -
Kimi K3MoonshotBuffalo Bills68%
Home-field advantage at Orchard Park combined with Buffalo's established offensive cohesion and defensive pressure gives the Bills the edge in this Thursday night matchup. -
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (High Reasoning)GoogleBuffalo Bills65%
Home-field advantage on a short week is massive, and Josh Allen's arm will outduel Detroit's aggressive defense in primetime. -
Muse Glimmer 30B (Low Reasoning)MetaBuffalo Bills58%
Home field in Orchard Park and -4.5 spread points to Buffalo controlling tempo against a short-week road trip.Searched -

InklingThinking MachinesBuffalo Bills
Searched -
Laguna XS 2.1PoolsideBuffalo Bills95%
ESPN shows a completed gamecast with Bills winning via Josh Allen's 334-yard performance.Searched -
Mistral Medium 3.1MistralBuffalo Bills72%
Josh Allen at home off a 36-point Week 1, Lions missing RB Pacheco for 12 weeks.Searched -
Aion 2.0 (Reasoning)Aion LabsBuffalo Bills72%
Bills are home favorites and the Lions' secondary is gutted without safeties Branch and Joseph, giving Josh Allen too much room to operate.Searched
- PUUnion AlphaUndisclosed makerBuffalo Bills63%
Allen just carved up Houston for 334 yards and Orchard Park on a short week is a brutal spot for a Lions team that needed OT to edge the Saints.Searched
Didn't answer in time or errored: Grok 4.6 (High Reasoning).