The Detroit Lions held New York to 24 points and beat the New York Jets 31-24 on September 27, 2026 at Ford Field, improving to 2-1, using Gibbs as the clearest part of the result.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
| DET | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
The underdog Jets came to Detroit looking nothing like a team ready to roll over, but Jahmyr Gibbs made sure their comeback stopped one score short. Gibbs piled up 164 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns, including an 11-yard catch from Jared Goff with 2:25 left that broke a 24-24 tie and lifted the Lions to a 31-24 win. Goff was sharp all afternoon, completing 25 of 32 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover, while Isaac TeSlaa provided the biggest splash with a 49-yard reception. Detroit led by 14 early in the fourth, but New York kept swinging until Garrett Wilson’s touchdown and ensuing two-point conversion erased the entire deficit.
Geno Smith gave the Jets a real chance, completing 31 of 37 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Wilson went for 107 yards and a score, while Kenyon Sadiq added 105 yards and another touchdown. Detroit’s defense bent plenty, but its pass rush kept changing possessions, sacking Smith five times. DJ Wonnum led the charge with two sacks, while Chuck Clark, Alim McNeill and Aidan Hutchinson all got involved. New York fought all the way back, but after tying it late, the Jets had no answer for Gibbs when Detroit needed one final punch.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | New York Jets | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 24 | 31 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 335 | 381 |
| Passing Yards | 277 | 250 |
| Rushing Yards | 58 | 131 |
| Total Plays | 61 | 64 |
| Yards Per Play | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| First Downs | 22 | 24 |
| Third Downs | 6-12 | 5-10 |
| Third-Down % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Fourth Downs | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 5 | 2 |
| Penalties | 4 | 4 |
| Penalty Yards | 30 | 41 |
| Time of Possession | 28:30 | 31:30 |
Passing
New York Jets
- Geno Smith — 31/37, 83.8%, 321 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT, 8.7 YPA, 5 SACK, 129.8 RTG
Detroit Lions
- Jared Goff — 25/32, 78.1%, 269 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT, 8.4 YPA, 2 SACK, 122.5 RTG
Rushing
New York Jets
- Breece Hall — 13 CAR, 32 YDS, 2.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 12
- Braelon Allen — 4 CAR, 14 YDS, 3.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 7
Detroit Lions
- Jahmyr Gibbs — 20 CAR, 99 YDS, 5.0 AVG, 2 TD, LONG 17
- Sione Vaki — 6 CAR, 26 YDS, 4.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 7
Receiving
New York Jets
- Garrett Wilson — 10 REC, 13 TGT, 107 YDS, 10.7 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 32
- Kenyon Sadiq — 7 REC, 8 TGT, 105 YDS, 15.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 43
- Jeremy Ruckert — 5 REC, 5 TGT, 39 YDS, 7.8 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 16
- Breece Hall — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 23 YDS, 7.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 12
- Isaiah Williams — 1 REC, 2 TGT, 21 YDS, 21.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 21
Detroit Lions
- Isaac TeSlaa — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 66 YDS, 22.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 49
- Jahmyr Gibbs — 7 REC, 8 TGT, 65 YDS, 9.3 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 13
- Jameson Williams — 4 REC, 4 TGT, 49 YDS, 12.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 21
- Sam LaPorta — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 44 YDS, 14.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 28
- Amon-Ra St. Brown — 4 REC, 8 TGT, 19 YDS, 4.8 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 16
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 9:35 | Detroit Lions | Jake Bates 30-yard field goal | NYJ 0, DET 3 |
| Q2 | 5:33 | New York Jets | Kenyon Sadiq 24-yard pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders kick) | NYJ 7, DET 3 |
| Q2 | 1:36 | Detroit Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown 4-yard pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates kick) | NYJ 7, DET 10 |
| Q3 | 10:56 | Detroit Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs 17-yard run (Jake Bates kick) | NYJ 7, DET 17 |
| Q3 | 6:22 | New York Jets | Jason Sanders 42-yard field goal | NYJ 10, DET 17 |
| Q4 | 14:57 | Detroit Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs 1-yard run (Jake Bates kick) | NYJ 10, DET 24 |
| Q4 | 11:17 | New York Jets | Jeremy Ruckert 4-yard pass from Geno Smith (two-point pass failed) | NYJ 16, DET 24 |
| Q4 | 4:06 | New York Jets | Garrett Wilson 23-yard pass from Geno Smith (Geno Smith pass to Sterling Shepard for Two-Point Conversion) | NYJ 24, DET 24 |
| Q4 | 2:25 | Detroit Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs 11-yard pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates kick) | NYJ 24, DET 31 |
Defense
New York Jets
- Demario Davis — 10 TOT, 7 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Andre Cisco — 6 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Jamien Sherwood — 8 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL
- David Bailey — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 QBH
- Dane Belton — 7 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 PD
- Jowon Briggs — 5 TOT, 1 QBH
- Azareye’h Thomas — 6 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Brandon Stephens — 3 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Harrison Phillips — 4 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 QBH
- Kingsley Enagbare — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO
Detroit Lions
- Christian Izien — 11 TOT, 9 SOLO, 3 TFL, 1 PD
- DJ Wonnum — 2 TOT, 2 SOLO, 2 TFL, 2 SACK, 2 QBH
- Chuck Clark — 7 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Alim McNeill — 2 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 QBH
- Jack Campbell — 6 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 FR
- Derrick Barnes — 8 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 TFL
- D.J. Reed — 8 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 PD
- Roger McCreary — 7 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Trevor Nowaske — 6 TOT, 6 SOLO
- Aidan Hutchinson — 2 TOT, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
Kick Returns
New York Jets
- Isaiah Williams — 4 KR, 95 YDS, 23.8 AVG, LONG 26, 0 TD
Detroit Lions
- Jacob Saylors — 2 KR, 81 YDS, 40.5 AVG, LONG 44, 0 TD
Punt Returns
New York Jets
Not available.
Detroit Lions
- Tom Kennedy — 1 PR, 11 YDS, 11.0 AVG, LONG 11, 0 TD
