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Jahmyr Gibbs' explosive performance helped Detroit beat New York 31‑24, with the Lions capitalizing on a second‑half surge while the Jets struggled to close the final quarter, leaving the Lions 2‑1 and the Jets 1‑2.
In a late‑night showdown on Sunday, the Detroit Lions pulled off a narrow 31‑24 victory over the New York Jets, propelling the Lions to a 2‑1 mark in the NFC West and sending the Jets to 1‑2 as they struggled to close out the fourth quarter.
The win was largely built on the extraordinary play of rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who stormed the end zone twice in the second half, added a go‑ahead 11‑yard reception, and finished with a total of 99 rushing yards, 65 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Gibbs' performance, highlighted by a bruising 17‑yard toss sweep to the right and a sharp break to the left for a 17‑yard score, was punctuated by a second‑half surge that saw him rack up a 20‑carry, 60‑yard drive that included a later 10‑yard reception to cap the Lions' rally.
Dan Campbell Praises Jahmyr Gibbs Second Half
Detroit's coach Dan Campbell praised the young back's ability to accelerate once the momentum shifted.
"Gibbs hit another gear once we got him going in the second half," Campbell said. Gibbs, who spoke about the Hall of Famer Barry Sanders' visit to the locker room earlier this season, described the Hall of Famer's presence as a "chicken‑shooting" motivation to give his all. He became the first player in NFL history to reach 300 yards, four rushing touchdowns, 150 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions through his first three games.
Geno Smith Led Jets Furious Comeback Attempt
The Jets, led by quarterback Geno Smith, staged a furious comeback after trailing the opening quarter. With just over two minutes left, Smith connected on a 4‑yard touchdown to Jeremy Ruckert, a 23‑yard pass to Garrett Wilson, and a two‑point conversion to Sterling Shepard to tie the game at 24.
However, a defensive lapse on the Lions' 28 yard line forced the offensive line to falter and the Jets were unable to capitalize when Smith fumbled after a blitz from safety Chuck Clark. Smith finished the outing with 321 passing yards, three touchdowns and no interception, while Wilson caught 10 passes for 107 yards and a score before a head injury kept him from the final play.
Jets Defense Vulnerable To Lions Attack
On defense, the Jets, coached by former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, looked solid for the most part but proved vulnerable to both the passing and rushing attack of Detroit. Goff's 269 passing yards and two touchdowns, along with Gibbs' rusher‑receiver threat, allowed the Lions to methodically kill the clock and seal the win.
While the Jets' rookie Kenyon Sadiq recorded 105 yards from 7 receptions, the injury list took a toll: Breece Hall, Dylan Parham, Adonai Mitchell, Mason Taylor, and Kiko Mauigoa all missed the game with various ailments. Looking ahead, Detroit will face the Carolina Panthers under playoff‑ready conditions, while the Jets will head west to Chicago for their next matchup next Sunday.
Both teams will need to address the lapses that cost them in a game that emphasized the impact of explosive playmakers, turnovers, and the depth of each roster entering the remainder of the 2024 season.
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