Jets at Lions
Detroit Lions 45, New York Jets 42 · War Room
Final Score
Jets 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Lions 45 5 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPTaylen Green 459 yds passingBlake Corum 100 yds rushingJakobi Meyers 260 yds receivingNnamdi Madubuike 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 378 · 499Passing yards 195 · 436Rushing yards 183 · 63Completions 12/22 · 28/42Yards per carry 9.6 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 45-42. The victory not only boosts the Lions' confidence but also puts them in a strong position as they continue their quest for playoff contention in the 2026 season.
Lions quarterback Taylen Green was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 459 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his powerful arm and precision under pressure. Meanwhile, Jakobi Meyers had a record-setting performance, racking up 260 receiving yards, providing Green with a reliable target throughout the game. On the ground, Blake Corum led the Jets with 100 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
While the Lions' offense shone brightly, their defense played a crucial role, with Nnamdi Madubuike delivering two pivotal sacks that disrupted the Jets' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Lions' defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs that sealed their victory. This hard-fought win highlights the Lions' potential as they strive for greatness this season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 12/22 | 55% | 208 | 2 | 1 | 98.2 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 28/42 | 67% | 459 | 4 | 1 | 124.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| Blake CorumHB | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 14 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 6 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 11 | 20 | 1.8 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| Tucker KraftTE | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 22 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 14 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 11 | 260 | 23.6 | 108 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 16 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant IIWR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay WalkerSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre CiscoSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Nnamdi MadubuikeDT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas SankerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/1 | 6 | 44 |
| Braden MannP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |