The New York Jets visit the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, with kickoff scheduled shortly after 1 p.m. The Jets are looking to rebound after surrendering a fourth-quarter lead in a 20–17 loss to Green Bay; Detroit is 1–1.
The Jets led by double digits early in the fourth quarter, but Green Bay scored 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and overtime to win. New York had committed no turnovers for the second consecutive week and forced a Packers turnover.
Detroit opened the season with a 31–30 win over New Orleans before losing 41–31 to Buffalo. The preview names running back Jahmyr Gibbs, receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, tight end Sam LaPorta and Jared Goff among the Lions’ offensive options.
