New York
Jets
1-1
38
FINAL
51
Detroit
Lions
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the New York Jets 51-38 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered this game hungry for a win, but it was the Lions who showcased their offensive firepower and emerged victorious on their home turf.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 327 yards and four touchdowns, displaying pinpoint accuracy and command of the offense. Jahmyr Gibbs dominated the ground game with 147 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams was a standout in the receiving department, racking up a staggering 259 yards and finding the end zone multiple times. This trio was instrumental in establishing a commanding lead for the Lions throughout the contest.
Detroitβs defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Aidan Hutchinson making his presence felt by not only recording a sack but also snagging an interception. Jerome Baker led the team in tackles with four, helping to stifle the Jets' offensive efforts when it mattered most. The turning point came when Hutchinson's interception in the second quarter thwarted a potential scoring drive, allowing the Lions to extend their lead and maintain control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 327 | 4 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 37 | 17 | 46% | 265 | 3 | 2 | 74.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 23 | 147 | 6.4 | 23 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 10 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | β | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 9 | 259 | 28.8 | 87 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 71 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Braxton Berrios | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 63 |
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 48 |

