New York
Jets
1-1
45
FINAL
63
Detroit
Lions
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane Week 3 showdown, the Detroit Lions outlasted the New York Jets with a final score of 63-45, improving their record as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game with momentum, but it was the Lions who seized control, showcasing their explosive offensive capabilities.
Jared Goff was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 562 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Lions' aerial assault. Jameson Williams was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 211 receiving yards, while the rest of the receiving corps also contributed to the massive yardage. Meanwhile, the Jets struggled to keep pace, with Jonathan Taylor only managing 48 rushing yards, highlighting the challenges they faced on the ground.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, notably with Keith Abney II's interception. The Jets attempted to respond but couldn't overcome the Lions' relentless pressure, which included a strong pass rush led by David Bailey's 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Goff connected with Williams for a long touchdown, giving the Lions a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 27 | 23 | 85% | 562 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 416 | 4 | 3 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 48 | 3.4 | 21 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 211 | 35.2 | 24 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 9 | 159 | 17.7 | 40 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 62 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 44 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 41 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 8 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 52 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 37 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| London Bridges | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 47 |

