DAMAGE The Buffalo Bills lead 21-14 at the half, and a former Detroit Lions draft pick is enjoying a historic first half in his return to Ford Field. Running back Ty Johnson had a crucial role in sabotaging the Lions’ victory in Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game as quarterback and MVP contender Josh Allen glanced his way early and
Allen led 21–14 at the half after completing 14–19 throws for 254 yards and two rushing scores, although his favourite target was Johnson.
Allen’s favoured target was Johnson, but he completed 14–19 throws for 254 yards and two rushing scores, giving him a 21–14 lead at the half.
In the 2019 draft, the 27-year-old tailback was chosen 186th overall in the sixth round. Before being signed off waivers by the New York Jets in 2020, Johnson spent two seasons with the Lions. Johnson joined the Bills in 2023 after a few seasons, where he was replacing James Cook as the starting quarterback. Let’s see how the second half unfolds in what commentators have dubbed a Super Bowl preview between the two titans, with the Lions in a possible shootout.