Jets rule out Minkah Fitzpatrick and two others for Lions matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The New York Jets confirmed that safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, tight end Mason Taylor, and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa will not play in their Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Ford Field. Fitzpatrick's absence is significant given the Lions' passing attack, featuring Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Jets, currently 1-1, face injury issues, while their defense will be tested against a struggling Lions offensive line. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Detroit also has injury concerns, having ruled out offensive lineman Ben Bartch.
- •Jets out three key players for Sunday’s game against Lions.
- •Fitzpatrick's absence affects the Jets' secondary.
- •The game starts at 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field.
- •Both teams enter with a 1-1 record.
- •Lions also dealing with injuries to offensive line.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Jets Lose THREE Key Players for Matchup vs. Lions
"The New York Jets have ruled out Minkah Fitzpatrick, Mason Taylor and Kiko Mauigoa for Sunday’s Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions.
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