New York
Jets
0-2
6
FINAL
28
Detroit
Lions
1-0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions defeated the New York Jets 28-6 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The Lions came into the game looking to assert their dominance, and they did just that, showcasing their offensive firepower and solid defense.
Tyler Huntley led the Lions' offense with two touchdown passes, while D'Andre Swift had a remarkable outing on the ground, racking up an impressive 246 rushing yards. Chase Claypool also made a significant impact in the passing game, finishing with 107 receiving yards, helping to propel Detroit to a comfortable victory.
Defensively, the Lions stifled the Jets' offense, with Jeff Okudah making a key interception that shifted momentum in the first half. The Lions' defense held the Jets to just six points, with Ashtyn Davis's four tackles illustrating the struggles New York faced throughout the contest. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Okudah's interception led to a quick touchdown, allowing Detroit to build a lead they never relinquished.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 14 | 5 | 36% | 117 | 0 | 1 | 36.9 |
| Tyler Huntley | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 110 | 2 | 0 | 153.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 246 | 20.5 | 16 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Le'Veon Bell | HB | 14 | 49 | 3.5 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Huntley | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Claypool | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 80 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Denzel Mims | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 28 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Christopher Herndon IV | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jamison Crowder | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Le'Veon Bell | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Okudah | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn Davis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duron Harmon | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Moseley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javelin Guidry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blessuan Austin | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Thomas III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Maye | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Jones | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayron Kearse | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Poole | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clay Matthews | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry Anderson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Mosley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond Trufant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C.J. Moore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pierre Desir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

