Get ready, NFL fans, because as the Detroit Lions gear up to face the Buffalo Bills, everyone's buzzing about the key to victory for the Lions offense! Recently, we surveyed die-hard Lions supporters as part of our SB Nation Reacts initiative, a weekly exploration into fan sentiments and predictions surrounding the team.

Fan Confidence and Predictions

In our latest installment, we posed two important questions:

1. Are you confident that the Lions are on the right path this season?

2. How many points do you think the Lions offense needs to score to secure a win against the formidable Bills?

The confidence among Lions fans took a small hit last week, dipping from an impressive 99% to 91%, which still reflects strong faith in the team's upward trajectory. This came on the heels of another thrilling victory, marking the Lions' second win over the Packers this season. With a record of 12-1, the Lions are riding high on not only their impressive win streak—11 games in a row—but also their second consecutive postseason berth.

The Upcoming Clash with the Bills

But what does this mean for their upcoming clash with the Bills? The critical question looms: Will their confidence rebound after another victory, or will the challenge posed by the Bills have fans worried?

Scoring Predictions

When it comes to scoring, last week’s poll accurately predicted that the Lions would need to reach between 30 and 34 points to topple the Packers, which is precisely what they did with a nail-biting 34-31 victory. Now, fans are tasked with determining the Lions' scoring needs against the Bills.

Here are the options to consider:

- 19 or fewer points

- 20 to 24 points

- 25 to 29 points

- 30 to 34 points

- 35 or more points

Intriguing Matchup Analysis

This matchup is particularly intriguing as the Bills have been on a scoring spree during their seven-game win streak, routinely posting between 30 and 35 points. In their recent loss against the Rams, they even managed to score 42 points! The Bills lead the league in offensive scoring, averaging 30.5 points per game—an impressive feat, but the Lions are hot on their heels, boasting an average of 32.1 points per game.

On the defensive side, both teams showcase resilience, with the Lions holding a top-two scoring defense that allows an average of just 18 points per game. The Bills also present a tough defensive line, ranking eighth in scoring defense with an average of 20.6 points allowed per game.

Conclusion and Call to Action

With the potential for a high-scoring affair, fans are buzzing with anticipation. How will you vote, Lions fans? Will you take a risk and predict a blowout, or do you think it's going to be a defensive showdown? One thing is certain: the outcome of this poll could set the stage for what's sure to be an electrifying game! Keep an eye out for the poll results, and let’s see how accurate the fans can be this week! Don't miss out—make your voice heard!