Detroit hosts the New York Jets in Week 3 after a 10-day break, facing an offense that has avoided turnovers through two games and a defense allowing 4.0 yards per play. The Lions have conceded touchdowns on nine of 10 red-zone possessions.
The Jets have also scored touchdowns on four of six red-zone trips. The preview warns that blitzing Geno Smith could be risky: he is 14-for-18 for 177 yards against blitzes this season; in three starts against Detroit with Seattle, he averaged nearly 350 passing yards.
With former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn calling plays, New York has allowed five conversions on 21 third downs (23.8%), the NFL’s second-lowest rate, despite going 19 straight games without an interception. Detroit converts 37.5% (19th); linemen Christian Mahogany and Blake Miller return after missing the Bills game, while Tate Ratledge is dealing with an elbow injury.
