Detroit Lions vs New York Jets
New York Jets
Away
24
Detroit Lions
HomeWon
31
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
| Lions | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
NYJ 24DET 31 Final
Passing leader
26.0PPR pts
31/37, 321 YDS, 3 TD
Top fantasy scorer
41.4PPR pts
20 ATT, 99 YDS, 2 TD, 7 REC, 65 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Jets leader
26.7PPR pts
10 REC, 107 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
DJ Wonnum
2 SACK, 2 TKL
Lions 31, Jets 24: Detroit beats New York
Detroit led 10–7 at halftime and outscored New York 21–17 after the break to win 31–24. The Lions finished with a 381–335 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play.
The Jets went 6-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Lions finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +0.5 yards/play DET 6.0 · NYJ 5.5
- +1 turnover margin DET 0 turnovers
- +46 total yards DET 381 · NYJ 335
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Lions Won
Detroit won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.
| Jets | Stat | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 6.0 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 335 | Total yards | 381 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 61 | Plays | 64 |
| 50% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| 28:30 | Time of possession | 31:30 |
Scoring Summary
The Lions scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Jets scored three touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | NYJ | DET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 9:35 | DET | Jake Bates 30-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 5:33 | NYJ | Geno Smith → Kenyon Sadiq, 24-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 7 | 3 |
| 1:36 | DET | Jared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 4-yard TD Takes leadJake Bates XP | 7 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:56 | DET | Jahmyr Gibbs 17-yard TD run Extends leadJake Bates XP | 7 | 17 |
| 6:22 | NYJ | Jason Sanders 42-yard FG | 10 | 17 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:57 | DET | Jahmyr Gibbs 1-yard TD run Extends leadJake Bates XP | 10 | 24 |
| 11:17 | NYJ | Geno Smith → Jeremy Ruckert, 4-yard TD2-pt try failed | 16 | 24 |
| 4:06 | NYJ | Geno Smith → Garrett Wilson, 23-yard TD Ties gameGeno Smith → Sterling Shepard, 2-pt conversion | 24 | 24 |
| 2:25 | DET | Jared Goff → Jahmyr Gibbs, 11-yard TD Game winnerJake Bates XP | 24 | 31 |
Fantasy Points: Jets vs Lions, Week 3 2026
Fantasy leaders
- Jahmyr Gibbs41.4 PTSRB1
- Garrett Wilson26.7 PTSWR3
- Geno Smith26.0 PTSQB3
- Kenyon Sadiq23.5 PTSTE4
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | 26.0 | QB3 | 31/37 | 321 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 129.8 | Start/Sit → |
| Jared Goff | 19.4 | QB18 | 25/32 | 269 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 122.5 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 41.4 | RB1 | RB | 20 | 99 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 65 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Garrett Wilson | 26.7 | WR3 | WR | — | — | — | 13 | 10 | 107 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Kenyon Sadiq | 23.5 | TE4 | TE | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 105 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Jeremy Ruckert | 14.9 | TE9 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 39 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 11.9 | WR36 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 19 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 9.6 | WR45 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 66 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jameson Williams | 8.9 | WR47 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 49 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Breece Hall | 8.5 | RB34 | RB | 13 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Sam LaPorta | 7.4 | TE25 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 44 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Sione Vaki | 4.7 | RB46 | RB | 6 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Braelon Allen | 4.7 | RB45 | RB | 4 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Sterling Shepard | 3.3 | WR92 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Isaiah Williams | 3.1 | WR93 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jelani Woods | 3.0 | TE44 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | |
| Brock Wright | 2.7 | TE46 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jackson Meeks | 1.8 | TE54 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
New York Jets
Snap Share
Target Share36 targets
- Garrett Wilson36%, 13 targets
- Kenyon Sadiq22%, 8 targets
- Jeremy Ruckert14%, 5 targets
- Breece Hall8%, 3 targets
- Braelon Allen8%, 3 targets
- Other11%, 4 targets
Carry Share19 carries
- , 13 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 2 carries
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown26%, 8 targets
- Jahmyr Gibbs26%, 8 targets
- Jameson Williams13%, 4 targets
- Sam LaPorta13%, 4 targets
- Isaac TeSlaa10%, 3 targets
- Other13%, 4 targets
Carry Share30 carries
- , 20 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 4 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | 62 | 94% | 13 | 36% | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | 60 | 92% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Isaiah Williams | 59 | 89% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | 53 | 82% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 48 | 74% | 8 | 26% | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 45 | 69% | 8 | 26% | 20 |
| Brock Wright | 38 | 58% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | 38 | 58% | 8 | 22% | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | 34 | 52% | 3 | 8% | 4 |
| Breece Hall | 32 | 48% | 3 | 8% | 13 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 31 | 48% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Sterling Shepard | 30 | 45% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | 28 | 42% | 5 | 14% | 0 |
| Jelani Woods | 25 | 38% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | 20 | 31% | 1 | 3% | 6 |
| Malik McClain | 18 | 27% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jackson Meeks | 10 | 15% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Tay Martin | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jacob Saylors | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+15.4Jahmyr Gibbs41.4 PTS vs 26.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−4.6Breece Hall8.5 PTS vs 13.1 xFP
- Highest expected volume26.0 xFPJahmyr Gibbs41.4 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB | 41.4 | 26.0 | +15.4 | 69% | 67% car | — | 0 | 20 | 67% | 8 | 26% |
| Garrett WilsonNYJ · WR | 26.7 | 22.7 | +4.0 | 94% | 36% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 36% |
| Geno SmithNYJ · QB | 26.0 | 18.5 | +7.5 | 100% | 37 att | — | 37 | 2 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 19.4 | 17.3 | +2.1 | 100% | 32 att | — | 32 | 4 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 11.9 | 14.0 | −2.1 | 74% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 26% |
| Kenyon SadiqNYJ · TE | 23.5 | 14.0 | +9.5 | 58% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 22% |
| Breece HallNYJ · RB | 8.5 | 13.1 | −4.6 | 48% | 68% car | — | 0 | 13 | 68% | 3 | 8% |
| Jeremy RuckertNYJ · TE | 14.9 | 8.7 | +6.2 | 42% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Braelon AllenNYJ · RB | 4.7 | 7.7 | −3.0 | 52% | 21% car | — | 0 | 4 | 21% | 3 | 8% |
| Jameson WilliamsDET · WR | 8.9 | 7.0 | +1.9 | 82% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Sam LaPortaDET · TE | 7.4 | 7.0 | +0.4 | 92% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Sione VakiDET · RB | 4.7 | 5.4 | −0.7 | 31% | 20% car | — | 0 | 6 | 20% | 1 | 3% |
| Isaac TeSlaaDET · WR | 9.6 | 5.2 | +4.4 | 48% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Brock WrightDET · TE | 2.7 | 3.5 | −0.8 | 58% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Isaiah WilliamsNYJ · WR | 3.1 | 3.5 | −0.4 | 89% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Jackson MeeksDET · TE | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 15% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jelani WoodsNYJ · TE | 3.0 | 1.7 | +1.3 | 38% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Sterling ShepardNYJ · WR | 3.3 | 1.7 | +1.6 | 45% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Jets 36 targets and 19 carries; Lions 31 targets and 30 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Geno Smith Ran hot
31 of 37 passing for 321 yards, 3 touchdowns; 2 carries for 12 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Bears. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Geno Smith →Jared Goff
25 of 32 passing for 269 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 6 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.3 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Panthers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Jared Goff →Garrett Wilson Strong role
13 targets (36% of the team's), 10 catches for 107 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Bears. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (13).
Kenyon Sadiq Ran hot
8 targets (22% of the team's), 7 catches for 105 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Bears. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (8).
Jahmyr Gibbs Ran hot
8 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 65 yards and 1 touchdown; 20 carries (67% of the team's) for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 26.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Panthers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Jahmyr Gibbs →Amon-Ra St. Brown
8 targets (26% of the team's), 4 catches for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Panthers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown →Jeremy Ruckert Ran hot
5 targets (14% of the team's), 5 catches for 39 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Bears. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Jeremy Ruckert →Braelon Allen
3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 3 yards; 4 carries (21% of the team's) for 14 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Bears. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Braelon Allen →Stock Up, Stock Down
New York Jets
- Stock up: Braelon Allen led the backfield with 52% of the snaps after trailing Breece Hall before this game.
- Stock up: Kenyon Sadiq played 58% of the snaps, up from a 39% season average.
- Stock up: Isaiah Williams played 89% of the snaps, up from a 71% season average.
Detroit Lions
- Stock up: Brock Wright played 58% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
- Stock down: Amon-Ra St. Brown played 74% of the snaps, down from a 92% season average.
- Stock down: Isaac TeSlaa played 48% of the snaps, down from a 71% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.
| Points allowed to | Jets D | Lions D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.0 | 30.0 |
| RBs | 23.4 | 19.7 |
| WRs | 27.6 | 39.0 |
| TEs | 8.0 | 33.4 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Detroit opened at 70% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Lions win probability
Key Swings
- −25Smith → Sadiq, 24-yd TD75% → 51%Q2 5:33
- +27Goff → Brown, 4-yd TD49% → 75%Q2 1:36
- +18Gibbs 17-yd TD run75% → 93%Q3 10:56
- −44Smith → Wilson, 23-yd TD99% → 55%Q4 4:06
- +45Goff → Gibbs, 11-yd TD54% → >99%Q4 2:25
Swing in Lions win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New York Jets | Measure | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Plays | 64 |
| 69% | Pass rate | 53% |
| 6.6 | Yds / dropback | 7.4 |
| 3.1 | Yds / carry | 4.4 |
| 6/12 | Third downs | 5/10 |
Efficiency edge Detroit ran 3 more plays and gained 0.8 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- NYJ Wilson 36% · Sadiq 22% · Ruckert 14%
- DET Brown 26% · Gibbs 26% · Williams 13%
Possession Results
| Result | NYJ | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 4 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
DET turnover edge: +1
- The Lions opened the scoring on their third possession, a 9-play, 49-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Lions drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 9 | 2:13 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 12:47 | 10 | 35 | 4:35 | Punt |
| NYJ | Q1 8:12 | 9 | 36 | 5:53 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 2:19 | 5 | 9 | 2:02 | Punt |
| NYJ | Q1 0:17 | 3 | -5 | 0:26 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 14:51 | 9 | 49 | 5:16 | Field goal |
| NYJ | Q2 9:35 | 7 | 74 | 4:02 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 5:33 | 12 | 53 | 3:57 | Touchdown |
| NYJ | Q2 1:36 | 7 | 10 | 1:36 | End of half |
| DET | Q3 15:00 | 7 | 80 | 4:04 | Touchdown |
| NYJ | Q3 10:56 | 8 | 44 | 4:34 | Field goal |
| DET | Q3 6:22 | 11 | 62 | 6:25 | Touchdown |
| NYJ | Q4 14:57 | 9 | 80 | 3:40 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 11:17 | 5 | 20 | 2:45 | Downs |
| NYJ | Q4 8:32 | 8 | 54 | 4:26 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 4:06 | 4 | 65 | 1:41 | Touchdown |
| NYJ | Q4 2:25 | 8 | 24 | 1:40 | Fumble |
| DET | Q4 0:45 | 2 | -2 | 0:45 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Jets vs Lions Head-to-Head
The Jets and Lions first met in 1972 and have played 16 times since.
- All-time series
- 9–7Lions lead, 16 meetings since 1972
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Jets win
- 48–172018
- Largest Lions win
- 37–201972
Since 2021
2–0 Lions lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. L = Lions win, J = Jets win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2026 Wk 3 Jets at Lions DET 31 NYJ 24 DET W
- 2022 Wk 15 Lions at Jets, 2022 Wk 15 recap DET 20 NYJ 17 DET W
Season to Date (Through Week 3)
The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Jets | Stat | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Record | 2-1 |
| 21.3 | Points per game | 31.0 |
| 329.0 | Yards per game | 368.3 |
| 5.0 | Yards per play | 5.6 |
| 20.3 | Points allowed per game | 31.7 |
| 258.3 | Yards allowed per game | 416.7 |
Jets vs Lions Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DET −7Push
- Total
- 49.5Over: 55 points scored (by 5.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 28.3 | 31 | +2.8 |
| Jets | 21.3 | 24 | +2.8 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Lions 1–0–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.
Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
New York Jets
- Against the spread
- 2–0–1
- Over/under
- 1–2
- ATS as underdog
- 2–0–1
- ATS on the road
- 1–0–1
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 0–2–1
- Over/under
- 3–0
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 0–1–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Jets and Lions in Fantasy
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Jets vs Lions Game FAQ
Who won the 2026 Jets vs Lions Week 3 game?
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Jets 31–24 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on September 27, 2026. See the Lions' 2026 schedule.
What was the final score of Jets vs Lions?
The final score was Lions 31, Jets 24. The Lions led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Jets 17, Lions 21.
What happened in the Jets vs Lions game?
Detroit led 10–7 at halftime and outscored New York 21–17 after the break to win 31–24. The Lions finished with a 381–335 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Jahmyr Gibbs led all players with 7 catches for 65 yards and a touchdown, plus 20 carries for 99 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Jets committed 1 turnover, the Lions none.
What was the game-winning score in Jets vs Lions?
Jared Goff's 11-yard touchdown pass to Jahmyr Gibbs with 2:25 left in the fourth quarter gave the Lions a 31–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Jets vs Lions?
Jahmyr Gibbs led the game with 41.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 3, on 7 catches for 65 yards and a touchdown, plus 20 carries for 99 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Garrett Wilson was next with 26.7 (WR3). See Jahmyr Gibbs's 2026 game log.
Who led Jets vs Lions in passing, rushing and receiving?
Geno Smith (NYJ) led all passers with 31 of 37 for 321 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) led in rushing with 20 carries for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns. Garrett Wilson (NYJ) led in receiving with 10 catches for 107 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Jahmyr Gibbs score against the Jets?
Jahmyr Gibbs scored 41.4 points in PPR leagues, 37.9 in half-PPR and 34.4 in standard scoring against the Jets in Week 3 of the 2026 season, on 7 catches for 65 yards and a touchdown, plus 20 carries for 99 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 26% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Jets vs Lions?
Jahmyr Gibbs outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 41.4 PPR points on 26.0 xFP (+15.4). Breece Hall fell furthest short, with 8.5 points on 13.1 xFP (−4.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Lions beat the Jets?
The Lions beat the Jets 31–24 because they averaged 6.0 yards per play to 5.5, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 381–335. Jared Goff's 11-yard touchdown pass to Jahmyr Gibbs put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Jets vs Lions?
The Lions won the turnover battle 1–0: the Jets gave the ball away 1 time and the Lions not at all. The Lions won the game.
What is the all-time Jets vs Lions record?
The Lions lead the all-time series 9–7 across 16 meetings since 1972.
When did the Jets and Lions last play before this game?
Before Week 3 of 2026, they last met in the 2022 season on December 18, 2022, when the Lions beat the Jets 20–17.
What was the closing spread for Jets vs Lions?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Lions −7, making the Detroit Lions 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 49.5. That implied about 28.3 points for the Lions and 21.3 for the Jets.
Did Jets vs Lions go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 49.5, and the teams combined for 55 points, 5.5 over the number.
Was Jets vs Lions a push against the spread?
Yes. The Lions closed as 7-point favorites and won by exactly 7, so the spread was a push: neither side covered, and spread bets were refunded.