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Detroit Lions Won Again, but Their Biggest Problem Got Worse

The Detroit Lions improved to 2-1 with a 31-24 win over the New York Jets, but quarterback Geno Smith’s 321-yard, three-touchdown performance gave the victory an uneasy finish.

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Tate Ratledge Building a Strong Case as One of the NFL's Top Guards

The Detroit Lions’ offense is off to a flying start in 2026, as the unit has scored 31 points in each of the first three games, and the performance of starting right guard Tate Ratledge is a major reason for their success.

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Lions Bring Back UDFA Tight End, Release CB From Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions have reunited with a familiar face ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Carolina Panthers. On Monday, the team released cornerback Natrone Brooks from the practice squad and signed tight end Miles Kitselman to the practice squad in his place.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 28

3 Lions Players Are Seeing Their Stock Rise After 2-1 Start

The Detroit Lions haven’t made anything easy through three weeks. They needed overtime to beat the New Orleans Saints by a point, lost a 41-31 shootout in Buffalo and held off the New York Jets 31-24 in Week 3.

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Isaac TeSlaa News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Isaac TeSlaa Overcomes Rough Start to Season to Deliver When Lions Needed It Most in Week 3 Win

There may not be a Detroit Lions player who had more hype surrounding him this offseason than wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. TeSlaa had a limited role on Detroit’s offense during his rookie campaign in 2025, but he still made the most of his opportunities by hauling in six receiving touchdowns on 16 catches.

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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.

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The Good, Bad, and Ugly From Detroit Lions Win Over New York Jets

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions returned to the friendly confines of Ford Field, welcoming back former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn’s New York Jets. The Lions came in as favorites, but had the dangerous duo of Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall waiting to challenge the battered Lions defense.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28

Lions Making Two Practice Squad Moves

The Detroit Lions announced they have released DB Natrone Brooks from the practice squad and signed TE Miles Kitselman in a corresponding move. Detroit’s

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Two young Lions defenders just forced their way into a bigger conversation after Sunday’s win and will get more opportunity, says Dan Campbell

A former second-round pick and a little-used linebacker both made the most of expanded opportunities against New York, and Dan Campbell sounds ready to give them more.

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Postgame Buzz: What Detroit Lions Said In Locker Room After Jets Win

The Detroit Lions were able to secure their second victory of the 2026 NFL season, after defeating the New York Jets, 31-24, at Ford Field. Here is a sample of what was said by key contributors postgame at the podium and in the locker room, via the team's social media channel.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 28

One Lions defensive stat has gone from 32nd to 2nd in the NFL, and it’s a massive development, but the Lions need help making it matter

Detroit finished last season with the NFL’s slowest average time to pressure. Three games into 2026, the Lions have climbed all the way to No. 2 while ranking among the league leaders in pressures and sacks.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 28

Jahmyr Gibbs Is Detroit Lions MVP, Can Make Fans Forget About Barry Sanders

No offense to the likes of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Aidan Hutchinson, but there is only one player who can lay claim to being the MVP of the Detroit Lions’ roster today.

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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.

Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 28

Detroit Lions Star Fires Back at NFL Over Insane $60 Million Fine

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown did not hide how he felt after the NFL came calling with a stack of penalties. After Detroit’s 41-31 loss to Buffalo in Week 2, the Lions star was assessed four separate fines for what the league labeled illegal celebrations and vulgar acts.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 28

We graded every Lions player from the Jets game using a new grading method we created — here are the results

M.O.O.N. stands for Measure of On-Field Net-Impact, a 50-point system designed to measure how much each Lions player actually helped or hurt Detroit in a game.

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The box score won’t show it, but Sione Vaki may have finally revealed the Lions’ plan behind Jahmyr Gibbs

Vaki finished with only 37 yards from scrimmage, but his work in pass protection and short-yardage situations showed why Detroit may already have the complement Jahmyr Gibbs needs.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Why aren’t we talking about this? The Lions’ biggest hidden problem over 3 weeks keeps happening in the red zone

From goal-line holds to drive-extending defensive flags, Detroit’s most damaging penalties have repeatedly shown up where every yard matters most. The Detroit Lions are 2-1 through three weeks, and on paper, that’s a solid start.

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What Detroit Lions Snap Counts Against New York Jets Reveal

Here are the snap counts from the Detroit Lions Week 3 home game against the New York Jets. Running back Sione Vaki, who has battled numerous injuries in his career, saw 31 percent of offensive snaps against the AFC East squad.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 28

What the box score didn’t tell you: 2 plays made the Lions defense look much worse than it actually was

Detroit pressured Geno Smith 24 times, sacked him five times and held New York to 58 rushing yards, but two costly flags completely changed how the afternoon looked.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / TWSN / September 28

Jahmyr Gibbs Delivers Late as Detroit Lions Hold Off Jets in 31-24 Thriller

The Detroit Lions would once again prove to be the Cardiac Cats, as they won 31-24 over the New York Jets. This game would be the first meeting since former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn left the team to join the Jets two seasons ago.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 28

The Lions keep forcing themselves to win games twice, and it’s becoming the biggest concern with this 2-1 team

Detroit has already watched two comfortable leads disappear in three weeks, forcing the Lions to close out games a second time after they should have been over.

Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 28

Everything Jared Goff Said After Detroit Lions Defeated Jets

Here is everything Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff said, following a 31-24 Week 3 victory at Ford Field. Where the Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs’s first touchdown with the cutback sits in his memory of all touchdowns Gibbs has scored: “Well, yeah, he wouldn't have got in if I didn't get the block for him, right?