Lions overcome Jets with late fumble recovery for 31-24 victory

The Detroit Lions secured a 31-24 win against the New York Jets on September 27 at Ford Field. Despite struggling with their defense, the Lions forced a crucial fumble late in the game, helping them manage their second victory of the season. Lions coach Dan Campbell noted that the win was significant for the team as they work on defining their identity this season. The Lions defense remains a concern, ranking low in multiple categories, but they showed improvement by limiting the Jets to just seven first-half points and containing their rushing game. Jahmyr Gibbs was standout with 164 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns, while Jared Goff completed 25 of 32 passes for 269 yards without turnovers.

• 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Lions' leaky defense delivers vs. Jets: 'Just what the doctor ordered'