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New York Jets 24, Detroit Lions 31: final score and stats

Detroit Lions beat New York Jets, New York Jets 24 to Detroit Lions 31, on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Ford Field, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Lions vs New York Jets.

NFLSunday, September 27, 2026
DateSep 27, 2026
Start time1:00 PM ET
VenueFord Field, Detroit, MI
TVFox
Attendance63,193

Line score

Team1234T
New York Jets0731424
Detroit Lions01071431

Team comparison

New York JetsDetroit Lions
Points per game
20.2
27.8
Points allowed per game
24.8
23.6
1-2Record2-1
3rd in AFC EastStanding2nd in NFC North
1-4Road record / home record4-0
LLLLWLast 5WWWWL
L4StreakW4

Team stats

New York JetsDetroit Lions
1st Downs
22
24
Passing 1st downs
16
14
Rushing 1st downs
5
9
1st downs from penalties
1
1
6-123rd down efficiency5-10
1-14th down efficiency1-2
Total Plays
61
64
Total Yards
335
381
Yards per Play
5.5
6.0
Total Drives
9
9
Passing
277
250
31/37Comp/Att25/32
Yards per pass
6.6
7.4
Interceptions thrown
0
0
5-44Sacks-Yards Lost2-19
Rushing
58
131

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Jets
VJ Payne S · Knee - Bruise
Injured Reserve
Trevin Wallace LB · Groin - Not Specified
Questionable
Garrett Wilson WR · Concussion - Concussion
Questionable
Nahshon Wright CB · Back - Not Specified
Questionable
Joseph Ossai DE · Ankle - Not Specified
Questionable
Detroit Lions
Kerby Joseph S · Knee - Not Specified
Out
DJ Wonnum LB · Concussion - Concussion
Questionable
D.J. Reed CB · Hip - Not Specified
Questionable
Jacob Saylors RB · Neck - Not Specified
Questionable
Cade Mays C · Ankle - Sprain
Questionable

Box score

New York Jets Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Geno Smith31/373218.7305-4481.6129.8
Team31/372778.7305-44--129.8

New York Jets Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Breece Hall13322.5012
Braelon Allen4143.507
Geno Smith2126.0011
Team19583.1012

New York Jets Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Garrett Wilson1010710.713213
Kenyon Sadiq710515.01438
Jeremy Ruckert5397.81165
Breece Hall3237.70123
Isaiah Williams12121.00212
Jelani Woods12020.00201
Sterling Shepard133.0031
Braelon Allen331.0073
Team3132110.434336

New York Jets Fumbles

PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Geno Smith110
Team110

New York Jets Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Demario Davis10711010
Jamien Sherwood8401000
Dane Belton7400100
Andre Cisco6511010
Azareye'h Thomas6300000
David Bailey5401010
Jowon Briggs5000010
Harrison Phillips4100010
Team703825150

New York Jets KickReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Isaiah Williams49523.8260
Jamaal Pritchett12727.0270
Team512224.4270

New York Jets Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Jason Sanders1/1100.0421/14
Team1/1100.0421/14

New York Jets Punting

PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Austin McNamara313043.30157
Team313043.30157

Detroit Lions Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Jared Goff25/322698.4202-1965.9122.5
Team25/322508.4202-19--122.5

Detroit Lions Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jahmyr Gibbs20995.0217
Sione Vaki6264.307
Jared Goff461.506
Team301314.4217

Detroit Lions Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Isaac TeSlaa36622.00493
Jahmyr Gibbs7659.31138
Jameson Williams44912.30214
Sam LaPorta34414.70284
Amon-Ra St. Brown4194.81168
Sione Vaki11111.00111
Jackson Meeks188.0081
Brock Wright273.5052
Team2526910.824931

Detroit Lions Fumbles

PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Jack Campbell001
Team001

Detroit Lions Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Christian Izien11903100
D.J. Reed8500100
Derrick Barnes8501000
Roger McCreary7400000
Chuck Clark7311010
Trevor Nowaske6600000
Jack Campbell6400000
DJ Wonnum2222020
Team694458370

Detroit Lions KickReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Jacob Saylors28140.5440
Tom Kennedy12323.0230
Team310434.7440

Detroit Lions PuntReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Tom Kennedy11111.0110
Team11111.0110

Detroit Lions Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Jake Bates1/1100.0304/47
Team1/1100.0304/47

Detroit Lions Punting

PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Jack Fox28542.50143
Team28542.50143

Recent form

Nov 8, 2026 · at Kansas City ChiefsL 12-35
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Las Vegas RaidersL 33-38
Oct 25, 2026 · vs Miami DolphinsL 25-28
Oct 18, 2026 · at New England PatriotsL 19-26
Oct 11, 2026 · vs Cleveland BrownsW 17-12
Nov 8, 2026 · at Miami DolphinsW 19-9
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota VikingsW 19-15
Oct 25, 2026 · vs Green Bay PackersW 20-17
Oct 11, 2026 · at Arizona CardinalsW 45-21
Oct 4, 2026 · at Carolina PanthersL 26-32

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions won, 31-24, on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

What was the final score of New York Jets vs Detroit Lions?

New York Jets 24, Detroit Lions 31.

Where is New York Jets vs Detroit Lions played?

Ford Field, Detroit, MI.

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