Ennis Rakestraw Jr. active for Detroit Lions against New York Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Detroit Lions are facing the New York Jets in a Week 3 matchup on September 27 at Ford Field. The Lions, who have a record of 1-1, are missing several key players, including safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, and center Cade Mays. Detroit has listed six players as inactive for the game. Corner Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is active for the first time this season, following the placement of safety Thomas Harper on the injured list. The game is currently in progress.
- •Lions currently hold a 1-1 record in the season.
- •Six players are inactive for the game against the Jets.
- •Rakestraw makes his season debut as Detroit shores up its secondary.
- •Thomas Harper was placed on the injured list before the game.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ennis Rakestraw Jr. active for depleted Lions in Week 3 game vs New York Jets
"The Detroit Lions put six players on their inactive list for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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