New York
Jets
1-1
63
FINAL
33
Detroit
Lions
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Jets dominated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 63-33, marking a decisive victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they aimed to establish early momentum in the season, but the Jets proved they are a force to be reckoned with.
Cade Klubnik was the standout performer for New York, throwing for 280 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Breece Hall put on a remarkable display on the ground, racking up an impressive 259 rushing yards that kept the Lions' defense on its heels. Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions in receiving with 89 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Jets’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Jets made their presence felt, with Micah Parsons recording two sacks and Jamien Sherwood snagging two crucial interceptions. The turning point came early in the second half when Sherwood's interceptions shifted the momentum entirely in favor of New York, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead. The Lions struggled to recover from this defensive onslaught, ultimately sealing their fate in a high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 15 | 11 | 280 | 3 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 36 | 14 | 252 | 2 | 4 | 42.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 259 | 18.5 | 6 | 77 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 22 | 206 | 9.4 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 43 | 2 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 64 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

