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Match Report

Darnold recovers from 1st-play pick-6, helps Jets rout Lions

Sam Darnold made a stellar debut despite throwing a pick-6 on his first NFL pass and the New York Jets intercepted five passes while routing the Detroit Lions 48-17 in their season opener Monday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/8/26 @ Kansas City Chiefs L 12-35 NFL
11/1/26 vs Las Vegas Raiders L 33-38 NFL
10/25/26 vs Miami Dolphins L 25-28 NFL
10/18/26 @ New England Patriots L 19-26 NFL
10/11/26 vs Cleveland Browns W 17-12 NFL
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Team Stats

NYJ DET
18
1st Downs
20
10
Passing 1st downs
15
7
Rushing 1st downs
2
1
1st downs from penalties
3
6-14
3rd down efficiency
3-13
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-2
59
Total Plays
67
349
Total Yards
339
5.9
Yards per Play
5.1
12
Total Drives
14
180
Passing
300
16/21
Comp/Att
29/52
7.8
Yards per pass
5.8
1
Interceptions thrown
5
2-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
169
Rushing
39
36
Rushing Attempts
15
4.7
Yards per rush
2.6
1-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
7-49
Penalties
3-15
2
Turnovers
5
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
5
2
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
33:07
Possession
26:53

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Injuries

Detroit Lions

  • Sione Vaki Questionable
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable
  • Cade Mays Out
  • D.J. Reed Out
  • Kerby Joseph Out

New York Jets

  • Nahshon Wright Questionable
  • Harrison Phillips Questionable
  • Joseph Ossai Questionable
  • Jarvis Brownlee Jr. Questionable
  • Trevin Wallace Out

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