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Lions vs. Jets Prediction, Odds, Pick For NFL Week 3

Get the latest odds, prediction and pick for the Week 3 Lions vs. Jets game, as well as information on how to watch.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 7:42 AM
Lions vs. Jets Prediction, Odds, Pick For NFL Week 3
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Lions host the New York Jets on Sunday in Week 3, with both teams holding 1-1 records.
  • Detroit ranks fourth in NFL scoring offense at 31.0 points per game but 31st in scoring defense.
  • The New York Jets enter the matchup leading the NFL in total defense, allowing 197.0 yards per game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Lions will host the New York Jets on Sunday in an NFL Week 3 matchup broadcast on FOX. Both franchises enter the contest with 1-1 records following Week 2 defeats. Detroit opened its season with a 31-30 victory over the New Orleans Saints before losing 41-31 to the Buffalo Bills, while New York suffered a 20-17 overtime defeat against the Green Bay Packers.

Statistically, the Lions boast the league's fourth-highest scoring offense at 31.0 points per game, though their defense ranks 31st by allowing 35.5 points per game. Conversely, the Jets feature the NFL's top-ranked total defense, yielding only 197.0 yards per contest. Detroit holds a 17-6 record in regular-season games following a loss under head coach Dan Campbell since 2022.

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