New York
Jets
1-1
21
FINAL
35
Detroit
Lions
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the New York Jets with a final score of 35-21, marking a significant win for Detroit as they continue to establish their dominance this season. The victory not only boosts their confidence but also solidifies their position in the competitive landscape of the league.
Jared Goff was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for 301 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and leadership. Amon-Ra St. Brown was a key target, racking up 122 receiving yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs added to the offensive firepower with 84 rushing yards. Together, they executed a balanced attack that kept the Jets' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Detroit's defense played a pivotal role in securing the victory, highlighted by Kaiir Elam's nine total tackles and Alim McNeill's impressive 3.5 sacks, which put immense pressure on the Jets' offense. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Kerby Joseph intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in the Lions' favor and allowing them to maintain control for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 27 | 21 | 78% | 301 | 3 | 0 | 150.1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 40 | 22 | 55% | 266 | 0 | 1 | 65.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 84 | 4.7 | 33 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 13 | 45 | 3.5 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 56 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 11 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

