The Detroit Lions turned Week 3 into a statement of force, burying the New York Jets 80-13 at Ford Field in one of the most lopsided results of the young 2026 season. From the opening possession, this was less a competitive football game than a demonstration of what a fully operational offense looks like. The Jets never found a foothold, and Detroit never took its foot off the accelerator. Jared Goff was surgical, carving up New York for 367 yards and seven touchdown passes, spreading the ball to every level of the field. Jameson Williams was the primary beneficiary downfield, piling up 145 receiving yards on a steady diet of explosive plays. On the ground, Jahmyr Gibbs was every bit as devastating, ripping off 224 rushing yards behind a line that controlled the line of scrimmage from the first snap. With both the run and pass humming, the Lions had no bad answers on any down. Detroit's defense made sure the deficit was never survivable. Brian Branch was the difference-maker, picking off two passes and repeatedly cutting short whatever rhythm the Jets tried to build. Aidan Hutchinson added 1.5 sacks off the edge, while Trevon Diggs led the way with seven total tackles in coverage and in run support. The turning point came early, when Branch's takeaways flipped short fields into touchdowns and transformed a Detroit lead into a rout that never slowed down.