Lions prepare for Week 3 matchup against Jets with key offensive linemen

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Lions prepare for Week 3 matchup against Jets with key offensive linemen
Summary

The Detroit Lions and New York Jets are set to face off on September 27 at Ford Field in Week 3 of the NFL season. The Lions expect to have all three of their starting offensive linemen available despite injury designations, with Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany returning from previous absences. The Jets have listed several players with injury concerns, including running back Kene Nwangwu and tight end Mason Taylor, who is not expected to play. The Lions have also made adjustments to their secondary due to injuries to Thomas Harper and Avonte Maddox.

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  • •Lions list three starting offensive linemen as expected to play.
  • •Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany return after missing last week.
  • •Lions defensive back Christian Izien shifts to safety due to injuries.
  • •Jets' Kene Nwangwu and Mason Taylor among those with injury issues.
  • •Lions and Jets game scheduled for September 27 at Ford Field.
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  • 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Lions, Jets injury designations: Starting OL expected to play in Week 3
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Checking in on which players carry an injury designation into the Detroit Lions and New York Jets Week 3 matchup.

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