5 stats that stand out following Lions’ Week 3 victory

The Detroit Lions defeated the New York Jets 31-24 on Sunday to improve to a 2-1 record on the season. Head coach Dan Campbell noted that the team's full identity is still developing, but key statistical trends have emerged across the opening three games. Detroit's defense secured the win late when safety Chuck Clark sacked Jets quarterback Geno Smith, forcing a fumble recovered by linebacker Jack Campbell.

Detroit ranks second in the NFL in sacks behind the Minnesota Vikings, helped by 43 blitz calls. Four Lions players—Aidan Hutchinson, DJ Wonnum, Alim McNeill, and Derrick Barnes—have recorded at least two sacks each this season. Additionally, quarterback Jared Goff has thrown eight touchdown passes and zero interceptions across more than 100 pass attempts.