Our Jets vs Lions prediction backs the home side in a game their defence should make uncomfortable. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The New York Jets have conceded three touchdowns all season and held opponents to 23.8% on third down. The Detroit Lions threw four touchdown passes at Buffalo and lost by ten. Both sit at 1-1.
New York Jets @ Detroit Lions
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Jets vs Lions: our editor’s props
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Jets vs Lions: 2026 form so far
One side defends and cannot score; the other scores and cannot defend. Each attack is set against what the opposite defence has allowed.
Jets attack against the Lions defence
| Per game | Jets offence | Lions allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 216.5 | 310.5 |
| Rushing yards | 109.5 | 147.0 |
| Yards per carry | 3.3 | 4.8 |
| Passer rating | 95.8 | 99.7 |
| Touchdowns | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 32.3% | 58.6% |
| Red-zone conversion | 66.7% | 90.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.0 | 3.5 |
Lions attack against the Jets defence
| Per game | Lions offence | Jets allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 246.5 | 131.5 |
| Rushing yards | 115.5 | 65.5 |
| Yards per carry | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Passer rating | 113.2 | 85.8 |
| Touchdowns | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Third-down conversion | 37.5% | 23.8% |
| Red-zone conversion | 77.8% | 60.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Read these as a 2-game sample rather than settled form. Rates this early move a long way on one result.
Detroit have conceded ten touchdowns in two games. The Jets have conceded three, and scored four.
Jets vs Lions injury report and team news
Breece Hall managed 29 rushing yards and 63 receiving against Green Bay, and the Jets lost despite holding the ball for 37:40.
Amon-Ra St. Brown caught nine passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns at Buffalo.
This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land.
New York JetsDetroit LionsThe matchup that settles it: the Jets’ defence against Detroit’s passing game
New York have allowed 263 passing yards in two games combined, which is the single most encouraging number either side brings into this.
Detroit’s answer is volume and accuracy: 52 completions from 77 attempts, six touchdown passes and a 113.2 rating.
The Jets’ problem remains their own half of the field. Four touchdowns in two games and 21 penalties is not a platform for an upset.
Players to watch
- Breece Hall (NYJ, RB): 29 rushing and 63 receiving yards against Green Bay.
- Garrett Wilson (NYJ, WR): Five catches for 57 yards and a touchdown in Week 2.
- Jared Goff (DET, QB): 327 yards and four touchdowns at Buffalo, at a 130.0 rating.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET, WR): Nine catches for 142 yards and two scores in Week 2.
How to watch Jets vs Lions
The game kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 27, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT. CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French-language call, and DAZN carries every game of the season. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Jets vs Lions |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Ford Field, Detroit, MI |
| TV | CTV (regional) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) / CTV.ca |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Jets vs Lions prediction and score projection
Our Jets vs Lions prediction is a Detroit win, 27-20. The Lions score too often, and the Jets have not shown enough at the other end.
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Every Week 3 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Falcons @ Packers | Packers 23-10 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Panthers @ Browns | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Bengals @ Steelers | Bengals 20-13 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Texans @ Colts | Colts 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Chiefs @ Dolphins | Chiefs 31-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Chargers @ Bills | Bills 31-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Patriots @ Jaguars | Patriots 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jets @ Lions | Lions 27-20 | You are here |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Seahawks @ Commanders | Seahawks 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Titans @ Giants | Titans 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Cardinals @ 49ers | 49ers 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Vikings @ Buccaneers | Vikings 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Ravens @ Cowboys | Ravens 30-24 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Raiders @ Saints | Raiders 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Rams @ Broncos | Rams 26-17 | Read |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Eagles @ Bears | Eagles 24-20 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 3 game the same way. Compare the AFC Championship odds and NFC Championship odds as the season develops, and our guide to watching the NFL in Canada covers every window.
Jets vs Lions FAQ
Detroit, at home. Both are 1-1, but the Lions have twice as many touchdowns.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 27, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT.
CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French. DAZN streams it too.
The Jets lost 20-17 at home to Green Bay. Detroit lost 41-31 at Buffalo.
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