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New York Jets at Detroit Lions

NFLWeek 3 • regular • 2026
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Lions logo
Lions
Detroit
31
vs
Jets logo
Jets
New York
24
DET 46%54% NYJ
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

New York Jets 54% to win. The biggest signal favoring Jets:

  • Injuries. Jets healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Lions 8 out, 0 doubtful

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VenueFord Field
Detroit, MI

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Jets (away)
Lions (home)
54%
Win probability
46%
1
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Lions defeated the Jets 31-24.

Our model predicted the Jets would win with 54% confidence, but the Lions pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Injuries favored the Jets and was a major factor: Jets healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Lions 8 out, 0 doubtful
  • ELO Rating favored the Lions and was a notable factor: Lions ELO 1544 vs Jets ELO 1403 (diff: +141)
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Lions and was a notable factor: Lions are 1-0 at home this season; Jets are 1-0 on the road
  • The Lions are without 8 player(s) due to injury, which could tilt the matchup.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Lions won 31-24

Lions won comfortably

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Jets at 54%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • InjuriesFavors New York Jets
  • ELO RatingFavors Detroit Lions
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Detroit Lions
  • Rest DaysFavors Detroit Lions
  • Head to HeadNeutral
  • Recent FormNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

NYJ
DET
Injuries
ELO Rating
Home Field Advantage
Rest Days
Favours NYJ|Favours DET

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Lions

Our Model46%

Jets

Our Model54%

Understanding the win probability calculation

Injuries

Jets healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Lions 8 out, 0 doubtful

Jets

2 factors not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 9/28/2026, 8:00:00 AM

Key Players

Jets

No player data available

Lions

Luke AltmyerQB
Jared GoffQB
Joshua DobbsQB
Teddy BridgewaterQB
Tarik BlackWR

Frequently Asked Questions

Lions has a 46% win probability, while Jets has a 54% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers weather conditions, offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI.

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