New York
Jets
2-0
21
FINAL
0
Detroit
Lions
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Jets shut out the Detroit Lions with a final score of 21-0, further solidifying their position in the early season of the 2026 campaign. This victory not only reflects their strong offensive capabilities but also highlights their defensive prowess as they look to make a statement in the league.
Breece Hall led the Jets' ground attack with 79 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and control the tempo of the game. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for 222 yards for the Lions, but struggled to find the end zone, while Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed with 73 receiving yards. Despite the Lions' offensive efforts, it was the Jets' balanced attack that ultimately carried them to victory.
Defensively, the Jets were relentless, with Jarvis Brownlee Jr. making his presence felt with seven total tackles and an interception, while David Bailey added two sacks to the mix. The turning point came early in the second half when Brownlee Jr.'s interception halted a promising Lions drive, allowing the Jets to extend their lead and seize control of the game. The combination of a dominant defense and efficient offense ensured a shutout victory for New York.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 32 | 20 | 63% | 222 | 0 | 2 | 57.0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 83 | 0 | 1 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 17 | 79 | 4.6 | 36 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 15 | 75 | 5.0 | 27 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 8 | 6 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 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 | 73 | 12.2 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Ya-Sin | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

