New York
Jets
17-3
42
FINAL
45
Detroit
Lions
16-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling clash for the ages, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the New York Jets 45-42 in the Super Bowl, capping off a sensational 2026 season. Both teams came into the game with high hopes, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious, securing their first championship title in franchise history.
Jared Goff was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 420 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Meanwhile, Jameson Williams was a key target, racking up 196 receiving yards, creating mismatches in the Jets' secondary that proved to be crucial. On the ground, Jonathan Taylor led New York with 82 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Lions' dynamic offensive attack.
Detroit's defense played a pivotal role in this high-scoring affair, with Derrick Moore contributing two sacks that disrupted the Jets' rhythm at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Demario Davis's interception of a Jets drive allowed the Lions to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the championship. As the clock wound down, Detroit's defensive resilience ensured they would lift the Lombardi Trophy in unforgettable fashion.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 35 | 28 | 80% | 420 | 5 | 3 | 120.5 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 320 | 2 | 1 | 109.2 |
| Joshua Dobbs | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | 15 | 0 | 0 | 74.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 82 | 8.2 | 12 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Joshua Dobbs | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 11 | 196 | 17.8 | 81 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 30 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 31 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 21 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 7 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 30 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| London Bridges | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 28 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

