Dan Campbell had high praise for one of Jahmyr Gibbs’ touchdown highlights during the Detroit Lions’ win over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. Gibbs is going through the fourth season of his career with the Lions.
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?
The Lions’ defense entered 2026 with plenty of questions, and injuries have only made things harder. Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, Detroit’s starting safeties, have both missed time, leaving the secondary without two major pieces.
The Lions have endured plenty of questions during their uneven start to 2026. Detroit lost to Buffalo in Week 2, while injuries and defensive struggles created even more concern.
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.
The Detroit Lions once again have one of the best offenses in the league, but it takes more than that to compete for a Super Bowl. After three weeks, Detroit’s defense has emerged as a legitimate weakness, one that will hold the Lions back from being a championship contender.
Here is a transcript of Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's postgame press conference after his team defeated the New York Jets, 31-24, to move to 2-1 on the season.
The Detroit Lions did enough in clutch moments to earn a much-needed win. After a long break following their Week 2 loss, the Lions overcame some adversity to emerge victorious over old friend Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets.
The Detroit Lions moved to 2-1 in the 2026 NFL season on Sunday, toppling the New York Jets 31-24 at home after suffering their first defeat of the year to the Buffalo Bills last week.
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Jahmyr Gibbs dominated, several young Lions made the most of new opportunities, and Detroit’s secondary finally showed signs of settling down in a 31-24 win.
The Detroit Lions bounced back in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, defeating the New York Jets 31-24 at home to move to 2-1. Head coach Dan Campbell’s squad suffered a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills last week, but got the job done this time against another AFC East opponent.
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions returned to action after a long week. They faced another AFC East foe with a familiar name leading the franchise, Aaron Glenn’s New York Jets.
Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns and totaled 164 yards and the Lions made a stop to end a shootout in the final minute to defeat the New York Jets 31-24 on Sunday in Detroit.
Detroit moved to 2-1 after a wild fourth quarter at Ford Field, with Jahmyr Gibbs taking over, Isaac TeSlaa finally flashing and Chuck Clark delivering the play that ended it.
The Detroit Lions entered Sunday's Week 3 contest aiming to limit quarterback Geno Smith and running back Breece Hall on offense, while not letting experienced New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis interrupt their own offense.
The Detroit Lions’ defense is off to a rough start to the 2026 NFL season, especially the secondary. Entering the year, the back end was a major concern for the Lions, and through two games, it hasn’t been pretty.
The Detroit Lions have released their official list of players who are inactive against the New York Jets at Ford Field. Safety Thomas Harper and offensive lineman Ben Bartch were previously ruled out.
The Detroit Lions have entered the picture for a notable cornerback move before the trade deadline. Their interest could add another layer to a developing situation in Pittsburgh.
The Detroit Lions have gone from a speculative fit to a real suitor for Joey Porter Jr. Detroit is one of a handful of teams that have begun making inquiries with the Pittsburgh Steelers about the fourth-year cornerback, league sources told ESPN in a report published Sunday morning, just hours before the Lions host the New York Jets.
The Detroit Lions are not sitting still while their secondary tries to survive on fumes. League sources have told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Detroit has
As the Lions await the eventual return of starting safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, they continue to see attrition in the secondary. Ahead of Detroit’s Week 3 matchup with the Jets, the team placed safety Thomas Harper on injured reserve.
The Detroit Lions announced a series of roster moves for Week 3’s game against the Jets this Sunday. The full list includes: Lions placed S Thomas Harper on injured reserve.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday that two starting offensive linemen sidelined last week are expected back Sunday when the team hosts the New York 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.
The Lions fell to the Bills 41-31 on "Thursday Night Football," and there were some glaring problems on the field. Here's what they need to do to fix it.