Christian Izien critiques Jets after Lions win 31-24
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Detroit Lions secured a 31-24 victory over the New York Jets at Ford Field on September 27. Following the win, Lions defensive back Christian Izien expressed dissatisfaction with allowing 24 points, asserting that the team needs to improve on defense. Izien's remarks highlighted the Lions' struggles with explosive plays this season, despite the game being a response to their prior loss to Buffalo. He emphasized an expectation for the defense to limit opponents to 17 points, reflecting a higher standard. The Lions' defense finished strong, sealing the game with a crucial strip-sack by Chuck Clark late in the fourth quarter.
- •Lions improve to 2-1 with win over Jets
- •Izien states defense should limit points to 17
- •Lions previously allowed 41 points to Buffalo
- •Chuck Clark's strip-sack sealed the victory
- •Geno Smith passed for 326 yards against Detroit
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions DB Christian Izien Throws Shade at Jets
"Lions defensive back Christian Izien had a pointed assessment of the Jets after Detroit's 31-24 victory, saying New York should not have scored 24 points.
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