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3 Matchups That Will Decide Jets’ Week 3 Game Against Lions

The Jets will look to put their disastrous Week 2 loss to the Packers behind them on Sunday when they travel to Detroit to take on the Lions. Like New

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New York Jets Need Their Coach to Change the Story in Detroit

The New York Jets do not need a flawless afternoon at Ford Field Sunday, September 27, but they cannot give away another late-game opportunity. Head coach Aaron Glenn returns to face the Detroit Lions with his clock management under scrutiny after the Jets’ Week 2 loss to Green Bay.

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Lions ready to get defensive, welcome Aaron Glenn, Jets

Even though the Lions are averaging 31 points per game, there are no assurances Detroit will be the best offense on the field any given Sunday. Improbable as it sounds, Detroit's first two opponents averaged five touchdowns, 147 rushing yards, 310.5 passing yards, 58.6% on third-down conversions and 35.5 points.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 24

New York Jets Azareye'h Thomas Growing as a Key Player

One of the pleasant surprises on a dominating New York Jets defense this year has been the strong play of cornerback Azareye’h Thomas. Thomas was a Round 3 (No.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 24

New York Jets Strong Defense Gets Big Test With High-Powered Detroit Lions

What happens when the irresistible force meets the immovable object? We may find out this weekend when the top-rated New York Jets defense collides with the impressive offense of the Detroit Lions. The 1-1 Jets have the top-ranked defense in the NFL through two games, allowing 197.0 yards per game.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Geno Smith News / Athlon Sports / September 24

New York Jets Quarterback Geno Smith Has Surprisingly Good Stats

If New York Jets fans were being honest, no one was particularly thrilled when the team acquired quarterback Geno Smith for the second time. Too many remember his rocky first stint with the team in 2013-2016.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 24

New York Jets Injury Report Adds Mason Taylor, David Bailey

The injuries are starting to pile up for the New York Jets after just two weeks of the season, leaving some positions dangerously thin. The Jets confirmed that receiver Arian Smith is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered against Green Bay.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 24

It's Time for Jets to Unleash Jowon Briggs After David Onyemata Undergoes Surgery

Week 3's showdown with the Lions is still a few days away, and the Jets are already dealing with adversity. Gang Green started off the week by sending multiple banged-up players to the injured list, including linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball and wide receiver Arian Smith.

Aaron Glenn News / A to Z Sports / September 24

Aaron Glenn has completely transformed the New York Jets defense through two weeks, but one major question still remains

The New York Jets are first in total yards allowed and second in both passing and rushing yards allowed through 2 games. The question is whether the defense is legit or a product of early-season matchups.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 24

5 Jets Offseason Moves Already Paying Dividends (David Bailey, Dane Belton & More)

The Jets are 1-1 and in the eyes of some of their loyal fans, things couldn't be more dire. That's what happens when you blow a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to a perennial playoff team in the Packers and lose in your home opener.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Lions' Goff sends strong message to 'vultures' before Week 3 game

Lions QB Jared Goff sends strong message to 'vultures' before Week 3 game vs. Jets

Detroit escaped with a 31-30 overtime win over the 1-1 New Orleans Saints at home in Week 1 and lost to the 2-0 Buffalo Bills, 41-31, on the road in Week 2.

Lions get fresh trade message regarding Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.

The '2015 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 24

The stat that must feel incredibly unusual for NY Jets fans

NFL games are won and lost through the air. That’s the way it’s been for decades now. Gone are the days of “three yards and a cloud of dust”, when teams could win without a semblance of an aerial attack.