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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.

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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.

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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?

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

Arian Smith's ACL Injury Could Be the Beginning of the End for His Time With the Jets

We’re only two games into the season, and injuries have battered the Jets. Before Week 2, New York already had six players on the injured reserve. On

New York Jets News / The Lead / September 23

How Did the Jets’ Stupidity Led to Week 2 Loss This Time?

You don’t know pain until you watch a Jets game with hope in your heart. The Jets were better than the Packers in every category but the one that mattered: the score.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 23

New York Jets Receivers May Break Out Against Detroit Lions

If New York Jets receivers Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell are ever going to break out, this is the week to do it. The wideouts face a battered Detroit Lions team that has played ragged defense in its first two games.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 23

New York Jets Defense is No. 1 in the NFL

The New York Jets defense ranks No. 1 in total defense across the NFL through the first two weeks of the 2026 regular season, allowing an average of just

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 23

Three Jets Who Deserve Praise in Week 2 Loss Against The Packers

The New York Jets returned to the field on Sunday for a showdown with the Green Bay Packers. The Jets looked to open up their season at home the same way they did last week, with a win.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 23

New York Jets PFF Grades Show Where Things Fell Apart in Overtime Loss

The Jets report card is in for Week 2, showing who was good and who was not-so-good. The PFF grades (Pro Football Focus) for the overall individual Jets performances measure a player’s individual performance, contribution, and value on every single play relative to the expected outcome, rather than just relying on standard box-score statistics.

Arian Smith News / Field Level Media / September 23

Jets WR Arian Smith out for season after ACL surgery

Second-year Jets receiver Arian Smith will miss the rest of the season following ACL surgery, New York coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Wednesday. The 2025 fourth-round draft pick sustained the knee injury during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss against Green Bay.