New York
Jets
1-1
13
FINAL
55
Detroit
Lions
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display of dominance, the Detroit Lions topped the New York Jets 55-13 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win marks a significant statement for the Lions, solidifying their position as a formidable force early in the campaign while the Jets continue to search for answers.
Tyler Shough led the Lions' offensive onslaught with three touchdown passes, showcasing precision and poise from the pocket. Quinshon Judkins was the standout performer on the ground, racking up an impressive 243 rushing yards, effectively controlling the tempo of the game. Jeff Caldwell contributed significantly in the passing game, finishing with 109 receiving yards, further aiding the Lions' explosive offensive effort.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Kain Medrano making a game-changing impact by securing two interceptions. Will Anderson Jr. added pressure throughout the contest, finishing with 1.5 sacks, while Segun Olubi anchored the defense with five total tackles. The turning point came early in the second half when Medrano's second interception shifted momentum squarely in the Lions' favor, allowing them to extend their lead and keep the Jets at bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 30 | 15 | 50% | 222 | 1 | 3 | 46.1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 175 | 3 | 1 | 109.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 20 | 243 | 12.2 | 66 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 14 | 67 | 4.8 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 48 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 16 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 27 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | SAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 58 |
| Bryan Anger | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 4 | 1 | 52 |

