The numbers lean Detroit Lions Detroit Lions edge 5–0 on season record, scoring margin, recent form and recent meetings. 8 meetings in NFL on record. A read of the stats, not a tip.
Dead level all time: 4 wins each from 8 games since 2000. 2026: Detroit Lions 5–2, New York Jets 2–6. Detroit Lions have the better margin, +3.3 a game to -2.3. Detroit Lions have won the last 2 against New York Jets. Last five: Detroit Lions 4 wins, New York Jets 1. Detroit Lions are on a 3-game winning run. New York Jets are on a 3-game losing run. Detroit Lions average more pass attempts per game: 35.4 to 29.9. Detroit Lions’ biggest win in the rivalry: 31–24 in 2026, by 7. New York Jets’ biggest win in the rivalry: 48–17 in 2018, by 31. Head to head 4 8 games 4
28 Sept 2026 · Ford Field, Detroit 31 24 19 Dec 2022 · MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford 20 17 11 Sept 2018 · Ford Field, Detroit 17 48 29 Sept 2014 · MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford 24 17 8 Nov 2010 · Ford Field, Detroit 20 23 23 Oct 2006 · Giants Stadium, East Rutherford 24 31 18 Nov 2002 14 31 18 Dec 2000 · Giants Stadium 10 7 2026 season Per game, this season.
29 203 total Scored per gameper game 21.3 170 total
25.7 180 total Conceded per gameper game · lower is better 23.5 188 total
35.4 248 total Pass attemptsper game 29.9 239 total
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