Jets vs Lions predictions, graded
New York Jets at Detroit Lions · Week 3, 2026 · Sun, Sep 27 · Final: Jets 24, Lions 31 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Jets vs Lions? Of 12 pundits with a call on record, 11 take the Lions and 1 takes the Jets. 5 named a score; the median has the Lions by 7. The Lions won 31-24, so 11 of 12 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 86 out of 100.
Who the room took
12 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callJets vs Lions picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 3 Lions
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Lions
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Lions
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Lions 4, Jets 1.
Jets vs Lions score predictions
5 pundits named a score; the median call is Lions by 7, and the final was Lions by 7.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Mitchell EisensteinLions 37, Jets 13Close · 60
- Richard ShermanLions 24, Jets 21Hit · 90
- Tyler SullivanLions 33, Jets 21Hit · 88
- Pete PriscoLions 28, Jets 23Hit · 95
- John BreechLions 31, Jets 24Hit · 100
Jets at Lions: how they came in
The Jets are 1-1; the Lions are 1-1. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Jets at 5.2 wins on average, and 13 pundits put the Lions at 10.4 wins on average.
Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Record coming in
- 1-1 · 40 scored, 30 allowed
- Last games
- L 17-20 vs Packers Week 2
- W 23-10 at Titans Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 15th, defense 21st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 9 pundits · average 5.2 · 0 to 8 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 2 Jets games
- Record coming in
- 1-1 · 62 scored, 71 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 5th, defense 11th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 10.4 · 3 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 2 Lions games
Jets and Lions players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Jets
- Geno SmithStarting QB · QB
2,078 passing yards · 12 TD, 3 INT · 67.5% completions · 9 games · 10th in the NFL in passing yards
Geno Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“Smith's lane to begin the season as the starter is clear.” the article →
- Braelon AllenRB1 · RB
598 rushing yards on 120 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 102 · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in rushing yards
Braelon Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Allen played 40.3% of the Jets' offensive snaps in Week 1 and is the handcuff to Breece Hall.” the article →
Braelon Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“Braelon Allen will be New York's lead back this week.” the article →
- Garrett WilsonWR1 · WR
43 catches for 527 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 22nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Garrett Wilson to stay with New York Jets
“I could see them trading some down the line guy, but I don't... I just don't see it being Garrett Wilson.” the article →
“Jets WR Garrett Wilson will probably be back from a concussion this week (Week 10)” the article →
- Kenyon SadiqTE1 · TE
21 catches for 235 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 107th in the NFL in receiving yards
- David BaileySack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 26 solo tackles · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Defensive Rookie of the Year — Mike Kadlick: David Bailey, edge, Jets” the article →
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“If the 2026 regular season ended today, Jets defensive end David Bailey should be the undisputed choice as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.” the article →
- Dane BeltonTackle leader · S
1 sack · 40 solo tackles · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in solo tackles
Lions
- Jared GoffStarting QB · QB
2,134 passing yards · 15 TD, 2 INT · 67.8% completions · 8 games · 9th in the NFL in passing yards
Jared Goff to stay with Detroit Lions
“QB Jared Goff, Lions ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (An 11th round pick in real time ADP)
“It's Jared Goff... So I love Goff. And, you know, you bypass a quarterback... to load up on other positions in the early rounds and then just take a steady quarterback.” the article →
- Jahmyr GibbsRB1 · RB
847 rushing yards on 177 carries · 11 TD · 34 catches for 285 · 8 games · 3rd in the NFL in rushing yards
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“He was my RB1. I've moved Gibbs to the top spot now.” the article →
Jahmyr Gibbs to win Offensive Player of the Year
“Offensive Player of the Year — Mike Kadlick: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions” the article →
- Amon-Ra St. BrownWR1 · WR
61 catches for 657 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in receiving yards
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“As the Lions' No.1 offensive weapon, he forces defensive playcallers to make tough decisions” the article →
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown remains Detroit's clear-cut No. 1 WR.” the article →
- Sam LaPortaTE1 · TE
35 catches for 399 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 36th in the NFL in receiving yards
Sam LaPorta to sign a new deal
“As he alluded to, LaPorta will likely have a big payday this offseason, whether it's with the Lions or someone else. ... As long as LaPorta continues to produce, he will surely have a robust market if he becomes a free agent this offseason.” the article →
Sam LaPorta to move to Detroit Lions
“If a tight end is to finally break that $20 million threshold, it could be either Bowers or Detroit Lions weapon Sam LaPorta, who are next in line to receive life-changing money.” the article →
- Alim McNeillSack leader · DT
5.5 sacks · 8 solo tackles · 8 games · 12th in the NFL in sacks
- Jack CampbellTackle leader · LB
30 solo tackles · 7 games · 48th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Jets at Lions
1–12 of 12
New York Jets to beat Lions
You know who doesn't have a good defense? The Detroit Lions... You just have the jets beating the lions. Straight up.
Detroit Lions to beat Jets
I like the Lions this week, Chris... I think the Jets lose by a touchdown.
Detroit Lions to beat Jets
I think Detroit's gonna come out so angry... I think Detroit's gonna show everybody that there's still a good football team... we're gonna kick the shit out of the Jets at home.
Detroit Lions to beat Jets
Yeah. I I think so too. I I think they're racing for a 40 burger potentially in this game.
Detroit Lions to beat Jets
I'll go with the Lions. I I I think the defense plays a little bit better, but, like, I think this is an offensive driven game for them, and they scored, like, 35 points.
Detroit Lions 24 — Jets 21
And I got the Detroit Lions winning this game. 24 to 21.
Detroit Lions 37 — Jets 13
The Detroit Lions are going to put 37 on the board. It's going to be 37-13. The Lions win in dominant fashion.
Detroit Lions 33 — Jets 21
Projected score : Lions 33, Jets 21
Detroit Lions 28 — Jets 23
Pick: Lions 28, Jets 23
Detroit Lions 31 — Jets 24
Lions 31-24 over Jets
Detroit Lions to beat Jets
the next three before the bye are objectively winnable: Jets, at Panthers, at Cardinals. If all goes well, they’ll be 4-1
Detroit Lions to beat Jets
The Lions host the Jets next week... I suspect the Lions will win. But not easily.