New York
Jets
0-2
28
FINAL
31
Detroit
Lions
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 31-28. This game was pivotal for both teams as they sought to establish their dominance early in the season, and the Lions managed to hold off a late rally from the Jets to secure the victory.
Trevor Lawrence had a standout performance for New York, throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. However, it was Bijan Robinson of the Lions who stole the show with an astonishing 254 rushing yards, proving to be an unstoppable force on the ground and a key factor in Detroit's offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial plays to maintain their lead, with Donte Jackson leading the team with eight total tackles. A pivotal moment came when Xavier McKinney intercepted a crucial pass from Lawrence, stifling a potential scoring drive and shifting momentum back to Detroit. Additionally, Javon Hargrave's sack added pressure to the Jets' passing game, contributing to the Lions' overall defensive success in this tight contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 35 | 19 | 200 | 3 | 2 | 75.8 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 16 | 11 | 96 | 1 | 2 | 65.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 27 | 254 | 9.4 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | HB | 18 | 113 | 6.3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Kmet | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 38 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

