Final2026 Week 3

Ford Field, Detroit, MI

Detroit Lions vs New York Jets

New York Jets

Away

24

Detroit Lions

HomeWon

31

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jets0731424
Lions01071431

NYJ 24DET 31 Final

  • Passing leader

    Geno Smith

    NYJ · QB

    26.0PPR pts

    31/37, 321 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jahmyr Gibbs

    DET · RB

    41.4PPR pts

    20 ATT, 99 YDS, 2 TD, 7 REC, 65 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Jets leader

    Garrett Wilson

    NYJ · WR

    26.7PPR pts

    10 REC, 107 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    DJ Wonnum

    DET

    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

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Why the Lions Won

Detroit won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Jets vs Lions
JetsStatLions
5.5Yards per play6.0
1Turnovers0
335Total yards381
Other team stats
61Plays64
50%Third-down conversion50%
28:30Time of possession31:30

Scoring Summary

The Lions scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Jets scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Jets vs Lions
TimeTeamPlayNYJDET
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
9:35DETJake Bates 30-yard FG Takes lead03
5:33NYJGeno Smith → Kenyon Sadiq, 24-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP73
1:36DETJared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 4-yard TD Takes leadJake Bates XP710
3rd quarter
10:56DETJahmyr Gibbs 17-yard TD run Extends leadJake Bates XP717
6:22NYJJason Sanders 42-yard FG1017
4th quarter
14:57DETJahmyr Gibbs 1-yard TD run Extends leadJake Bates XP1024
11:17NYJGeno Smith → Jeremy Ruckert, 4-yard TD2-pt try failed1624
4:06NYJGeno Smith → Garrett Wilson, 23-yard TD Ties gameGeno Smith → Sterling Shepard, 2-pt conversion2424
2:25DETJared Goff → Jahmyr Gibbs, 11-yard TD Game winnerJake Bates XP2431

Fantasy Points: Jets vs Lions, Week 3 2026

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jahmyr GibbsDETRB41.4 PTSRB1
  2. Garrett WilsonNYJWR26.7 PTSWR3
  3. Geno SmithNYJQB26.0 PTSQB3
  4. Kenyon SadiqNYJTE23.5 PTSTE4

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Geno SmithNYJQB26.0QB331/37321302120129.8Start/Sit →
Jared GoffDETQB19.4QB1825/3226920460122.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB41.4RB1RB2099287651Start/Sit →
Garrett WilsonNYJWR26.7WR3WR———13101071Start/Sit →
Kenyon SadiqNYJTE23.5TE4TE———871051Start/Sit →
Jeremy RuckertNYJTE14.9TE9TE———55391Start/Sit →
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR11.9WR36WR———84191Start/Sit →
Isaac TeSlaaDETWR9.6WR45WR———33660Start/Sit →
Jameson WilliamsDETWR8.9WR47WR———44490Start/Sit →
Breece HallNYJRB8.5RB34RB1332033230Start/Sit →
Sam LaPortaDETTE7.4TE25TE———43440Start/Sit →
Sione VakiDETRB4.7RB46RB626011110Start/Sit →
Braelon AllenNYJRB4.7RB45RB41403330Start/Sit →
Sterling ShepardNYJWR3.3WR92WR———1130
Isaiah WilliamsNYJWR3.1WR93WR———21210Start/Sit →
Jelani WoodsNYJTE3.0TE44TE———11200
Brock WrightDETTE2.7TE46TE———2270Start/Sit →
Jackson MeeksDETTE1.8TE54TE———1180Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

New York Jets

Snap Share

  1. Garrett WilsonWR62 snaps94%
  2. Isaiah WilliamsWR59 snaps89%
  3. Kenyon SadiqTE38 snaps58%
  4. Braelon AllenRB34 snaps52%
  5. Breece HallRB32 snaps48%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Garrett Wilson36%, 13 targets
  2. Kenyon Sadiq22%, 8 targets
  3. Jeremy Ruckert14%, 5 targets
  4. Breece Hall8%, 3 targets
  5. Braelon Allen8%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Breece Hall68%, 13 carries
  2. Braelon Allen21%, 4 carries
  3. Geno Smith11%, 2 carries

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

  1. Sam LaPortaTE60 snaps92%
  2. Jameson WilliamsWR53 snaps82%
  3. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR48 snaps74%
  4. Jahmyr GibbsRB45 snaps69%
  5. Brock WrightTE38 snaps58%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Amon-Ra St. Brown26%, 8 targets
  2. Jahmyr Gibbs26%, 8 targets
  3. Jameson Williams13%, 4 targets
  4. Sam LaPorta13%, 4 targets
  5. Isaac TeSlaa10%, 3 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Jahmyr Gibbs67%, 20 carries
  2. Sione Vaki20%, 6 carries
  3. Jared Goff13%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Garrett WilsonNYJWR6294%1336%0
Sam LaPortaDETTE6092%413%0
Isaiah WilliamsNYJWR5989%26%0
Jameson WilliamsDETWR5382%413%0
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR4874%826%0
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB4569%826%20
Brock WrightDETTE3858%26%0
Kenyon SadiqNYJTE3858%822%0
Braelon AllenNYJRB3452%38%4
Breece HallNYJRB3248%38%13
Isaac TeSlaaDETWR3148%310%0
Sterling ShepardNYJWR3045%13%0
Jeremy RuckertNYJTE2842%514%0
Jelani WoodsNYJTE2538%13%0
Sione VakiDETRB2031%13%6
Malik McClainNYJWR1827%00%0
Jackson MeeksDETTE1015%13%0
Tay MartinDETWR23%00%0
Jacob SaylorsDETRB23%00%0
Andrew BeckNYJRB23%00%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB41.426.0+15.469%67% car—02067%826%
Garrett WilsonNYJ · WR26.722.7+4.094%36% tgt—000%1336%
Geno SmithNYJ · QB26.018.5+7.5100%37 att—37211%00%
Jared GoffDET · QB19.417.3+2.1100%32 att—32413%00%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR11.914.0−2.174%26% tgt—000%826%
Kenyon SadiqNYJ · TE23.514.0+9.558%22% tgt—000%822%
Breece HallNYJ · RB8.513.1−4.648%68% car—01368%38%
Jeremy RuckertNYJ · TE14.98.7+6.242%14% tgt—000%514%
Braelon AllenNYJ · RB4.77.7−3.052%21% car—0421%38%
Jameson WilliamsDET · WR8.97.0+1.982%13% tgt—000%413%
Sam LaPortaDET · TE7.47.0+0.492%13% tgt—000%413%
Sione VakiDET · RB4.75.4−0.731%20% car—0620%13%
Isaac TeSlaaDET · WR9.65.2+4.448%10% tgt—000%310%
Brock WrightDET · TE2.73.5−0.858%6% tgt—000%26%
Isaiah WilliamsNYJ · WR3.13.5−0.489%6% tgt—000%26%
Jackson MeeksDET · TE1.81.7+0.115%3% tgt—000%13%
Jelani WoodsNYJ · TE3.01.7+1.338%3% tgt—000%13%
Sterling ShepardNYJ · WR3.31.7+1.645%3% tgt—000%13%

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

NYJ · QB · 26.0 pts on 18.5 expected

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

DET · QB · 19.4 pts on 17.3 expected

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

NYJ · WR · 26.7 pts on 22.7 expected

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).

Start/Sit: Garrett Wilson →

Kenyon Sadiq Ran hot

NYJ · TE · 23.5 pts on 14.0 expected

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).

Start/Sit: Kenyon Sadiq →

Jahmyr Gibbs Ran hot

DET · RB · 41.4 pts on 26.0 expected

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

DET · WR · 11.9 pts on 14.0 expected

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

NYJ · TE · 14.9 pts on 8.7 expected

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

NYJ · RB · 4.7 pts on 7.7 expected

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.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jets defense and Lions defense
Points allowed toJets DLions D
QBs15.030.0
RBs23.419.7
WRs27.639.0
TEs8.033.4

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

Lions win probability by game minuteLions started at 70%, stood at 75% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −25Smith → Sadiq, 24-yd TD75% → 51%Q2 5:33
  2. +27Goff → Brown, 4-yd TD49% → 75%Q2 1:36
  3. +18Gibbs 17-yd TD run75% → 93%Q3 10:56
  4. −44Smith → Wilson, 23-yd TD99% → 55%Q4 4:06
  5. +45Goff → Gibbs, 11-yd TD54% → >99%Q4 2:25

Swing in Lions win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jets vs Lions
New York JetsMeasureDetroit Lions
61Plays64
69%Pass rate53%
6.6Yds / dropback7.4
3.1Yds / carry4.4
6/12Third downs5/10

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

How each possession ended, Jets vs Lions
ResultNYJDET
Touchdowns34
Field goals11
Punts32
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs01

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
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NYJQ1 15:00392:13Punt
DETQ1 12:4710354:35Punt
NYJQ1 8:129365:53Punt
DETQ1 2:19592:02Punt
NYJQ1 0:173-50:26Punt
DETQ2 14:519495:16Field goal
NYJQ2 9:357744:02Touchdown
DETQ2 5:3312533:57Touchdown
NYJQ2 1:367101:36End of half
DETQ3 15:007804:04Touchdown
NYJQ3 10:568444:34Field goal
DETQ3 6:2211626:25Touchdown
NYJQ4 14:579803:40Touchdown
DETQ4 11:175202:45Downs
NYJQ4 8:328544:26Touchdown
DETQ4 4:064651:41Touchdown
NYJQ4 2:258241:40Fumble
DETQ4 0:452-20:45End 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

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Jets vs Lions
JetsStatLions
1-2Record2-1
21.3Points per game31.0
329.0Yards per game368.3
5.0Yards per play5.6
20.3Points allowed per game31.7
258.3Yards allowed per game416.7

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

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Lions28.331+2.8
Jets21.324+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

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Jet or a Lion, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

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.