Jets vs Lions: Five Questions with Pride of Detroit

The New York Jets will travel to play the Detroit Lions on Sunday for the third game of their 2026 NFL campaign. Detroit currently holds a 1-1 record after defeating the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in Week 1 and falling 41-31 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. Gang Green Nation connected with Pride of Detroit's Ryan Mathews to analyze the upcoming matchup.

Mathews highlighted that Detroit's defense ranks 31st in the NFL in both yards allowed and points allowed, having conceded points on 11 of their last 14 defensive drives, including 10 touchdowns. Missed assignments and secondary miscommunications have drawn scrutiny toward defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, even as Detroit's offense has scored 31 points in consecutive games.