Lions Edge Jets
Jahmyr Gibbs Scores Three Touchdowns as Detroit Lions Hold Off Late Jets Comeback
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The Detroit Lions beat the New York Jets 31-24 in Detroit, improving to 2-1 after nearly giving up a 14-point fourth-quarter lead. Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns and totaled 164 yards from scrimmage, including the go-ahead score with about 2½ minutes remaining. The Jets tied the game at 24 on Geno Smith touchdown passes to Jeremy Ruckert and Garrett Wilson, but Detroit responded with a quick drive highlighted by Isaac TeSlaa’s 49-yard catch. As New York threatened to force overtime, Chuck Clark sacked and stripped Smith, and Jack Campbell recovered the fumble to seal the victory. Detroit’s late defensive stop secured the win, though the blown lead underscored continuing concerns about the Lions’ defense.
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Gibbs’ two rushing touchdowns moved him past Billy Sims into second place on the Lions’ all-time rushing-touchdown list, behind Barry Sanders; he had six total touchdowns through the first three games of the season.
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A fourth-and-2 decision near midfield became a turning point: Dan Campbell chose to go for it, but Gibbs was stopped for no gain, giving the Jets a short field that they used to score. New York then converted a two-point try to tie the game.
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Geno Smith completed 31 of 37 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns. Garrett Wilson caught 10 passes for 107 yards, while rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq had seven catches for 105 yards and a score.
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The Jets lost running back Breece Hall to a thigh injury in the second half, and Smith’s fumble was New York’s first turnover of the season.
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The game renewed concerns about Detroit’s late-game defense: it was the second time that season the Lions had surrendered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead, after also doing so in their opener.
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