New York
Jets
1-1
31
FINAL
59
Detroit
Lions
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the New York Jets with a final score of 59-31. This Week 3 matchup showcased the Lions' offensive prowess and solidified their standing early in the 2026 season, leaving the Jets searching for answers on both sides of the ball.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for three touchdowns while demonstrating efficiency throughout the game. Jahmyr Gibbs was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 160 rushing yards and adding a touchdown. Kendrick Law also made his mark, recording 113 receiving yards that contributed significantly to the Lions' explosive offensive output.
The Lions' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, particularly with Derrick Moore's two sacks and Jack Campbell's interception, which halted a potential Jets comeback. Beanie Bishop Jr. anchored the unit with four total tackles, maintaining pressure on New York's offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Lions scored two quick touchdowns, shifting momentum firmly in their favor and leaving the Jets unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 308 | 2 | 1 | 104.6 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 286 | 3 | 0 | 152.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 160 | 10.0 | 22 | 4 | 35 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Law | WR | 3 | 113 | 37.7 | 54 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 95 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 16 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 15 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 23 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alim McNeill | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 53 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 54 |

