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3 Bold Jets Predictions for Week 3 (Including Aaron Glenn Slowing Down the Lions' Offense)

The odds are not in the Jets' favor this week. Their Week 3 contest against the Lions comes right after Dan Campbell & Co. enjoyed 10 days of rest since their last game.

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NY Jets: Does Frank Reich’s 4th-down explanation deserve props?

“Transparent” is a word you don’t often hear used to describe NFL coaches. New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich displayed transparency in spades during his Thursday press conference.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 25

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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The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

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The 'Walter Payton Man of the Year' quiz

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 24

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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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.

Aaron Glenn News / Field Level Media / September 24

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

Jared Goff 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.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

Jets WR Arian Smith Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

The Jets placed wide receiver Arian Smith on IR with a knee injury on Tuesday. It turns out Smith will not return in 2026. He underwent season-ending surgery on his ACL, head coach Aaron Glenn announced (via Rich Cimini of ESPN).

Jowon Briggs News / Jets X-Factor / September 23

The New York Jets can no longer ignore Jowon Briggs

Ten snaps? It was perhaps the most puzzling storyline from the New York Jets’ Week 1 win. One week later, it’s even more puzzling—except, after what we saw in Week 2, it probably won’t be an issue again.

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / September 23

New York Jets Terminate QB Contract Before Week 3

The New York Jets released quarterback Bailey Zappe from the practice squad Tuesday, a corresponding move as the team signed former Tennessee Titans starter Will Levis, via the NFL transaction wire.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22

Jets Make Several Roster Moves

Dealing with a few serious injuries, the Jets shook up their 53-man roster on Tuesday. The team placed defensive tackle David Onyemata, receiver Arian Smith and linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball on IR, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 22

Jets Place 3 Players on IR, Add 4 to Practice Squad

It’s been a busy few hours for Jets general manager Darren Mougey who added three of his players to injured reserve while adding three more players to his practice squad. Here’s a full rundown of the moves.

Mason Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Jets TE Mason Taylor Week-To-Week With Thumb Injury, Likely Out Week 3

According to Ian Rapoport, Jets TE Mason Taylor suffered a thumb injury and is considered week-to-week. Rapoport notes that Taylor will likely miss Week 3 against the Lions. Taylor, 22, was a three-year starter at LSU.

David Onyemata News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Jets Placing Three Players On IR Including DT David Onyemata

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports the Jets are placing WR Arian Smith, DT David Onyemata and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball on injured reserve. Onyemata, 33, is a former fourth-round pick of the Saints back in 2016 out of Manitoba College.

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / September 22

New York Jets Make Surprising QB Move Before Week 3

The New York Jets entered Sunday’s meeting with the Green Bay Packers believing a 2-0 start was within reach. For three quarters that belief looked justified.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Report reveals if Tomlin could embrace noteworthy career change while with NBC

Report reveals if Mike Tomlin could embrace noteworthy career change while with NBC

He seemingly is enjoying his current schedule that involves not being associated with any one team, and he has already given viewers some viral moments in his new role.

Browns HC Todd Monken fires back at Mike Tomlin after Week 2 win

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

Aaron Glenn News / Yardbarker / September 21

Aaron Glenn doubles down on controversial decision in Jets' loss to Packers

Glenn insisted that he didn't regret how he handled a particular moment of the Week 2 contest.

NFL Week 2 lowlights: Atlanta's 'boo birds,' shaky Aaron Rodgers and more

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record

The '2026 NFL head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20

Packers provide injury update after Jayden Reed exits on stretcher in Week 2 vs. Jets

Reed suffered a scary injury in a road game against the New York Jets on Sunday.

Packers catch a break with Josh Jacobs' potential suspension

The '2023-24 leading receivers' quiz

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Jets Place WR Omar Cooper On IR

The Jets are expected to place rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper on injured reserve due to an ankle sprain, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The first-round pick will now be sidelined until at least Week 5.