Lions 31, Jets 24: Gibbs Goes OFF + Detroit Defense Shows Progress

The Detroit Lions improve to 2-1 with a 31-24 win over the New York Jets.

Joe Chapp breaks down Jahmyr Gibbs’ huge three-touchdown performance, Jared Goff’s efficient afternoon, Detroit’s five-sack defensive effort and the improvements the Lions showed after a difficult start to the season.

We also discuss Christian Izien’s impact at safety, Blake Miller’s strong performance, the Lions’ improved pass protection and the defensive concerns that remain after New York scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.

Topics include:

• Jahmyr Gibbs: 99 rushing yards, 65 receiving yards and 3 total TDs • Jared Goff and Detroit’s passing offense • Lions offensive line and Blake Miller • Detroit’s 5 sacks and 7 QB hits • Christian Izien and the Lions secondary • Kelvin Sheppard’s defensive adjustments • Detroit’s red-zone defense • The Jets’ fourth-quarter comeback • What the Lions need to improve before facing Carolina

Detroit Lions News Podcast covers Lions news, analysis, previews and postgame reactions throughout the 2026 NFL season.

00:00 Lions Beat Jets 31-24 — Postgame Reaction 01:26 Detroit Wins Time of Possession & Controls the Game 03:09 Jahmyr Gibbs Takes Over — 3 Total Touchdowns 05:24 Lions Defense Shows Progress 06:55 Kelvin Sheppard & Second-Half Defensive Concerns 08:45 Red Zone Defense Still Needs Improvement 09:55 Christian Izien’s Huge Game at Safety 12:47 Ennis Rakestraw & Lions Secondary Step Up 13:53 Jets’ 14-Point Fourth-Quarter Comeback 14:21 Gibbs Scores the Go-Ahead Touchdown 15:48 Jared Goff’s Efficient Performance 16:29 Blake Miller Shuts Down David Bailey 17:51 Lions Stop the Jets’ Run Game 18:53 Looking Ahead to Panthers on Sunday Night Football 21:55 Why Detroit’s Defense Still Needs Time 22:59 Jared Goff Joins Elite NFL Company 23:38 Skyler Gill-Howard Gets Offensive Snaps 25:20 Final Thoughts on Lions 31, Jets 24