Lions vs Jets Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2026
Last updated: Sep 27, 2026, 5:02PM | Published: Sep 20, 2026, 4:00AM
The Detroit Lions will sqaure off with the New York Jets in NFL Week 3 action at Ford Field on Monday, beginning at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lions vs Jets game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Detroit vs NY Jets NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 72% chance of winning against the Jets at Ford Field.
Lions vs Jets: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Ford Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lions $1.31, Jets $3.60
- Line: Lions -6.5 ($1.91), Jets +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Lions at $1.31 and the Jets at $3.60.
The Lions are 6.5-point favourites against the Jets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Jets (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lions (-6.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Lions vs Jets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Jets at $3.60 with Bet365
- Line: Lions -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Lions vs Jets predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Jets to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Lions vs Jets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lions vs Jets at Ford Field in Week 3 is the Lions winning 28-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Detroit vs NY Jets game in Week 3, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Lions vs Jets: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Lions vs Jets? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first TD in Lions vs Jets.
Gibbs has an 18.4% chance of scoring the first TD at Ford Field, while the Lions RB has a 66.0% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 18.4% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 12.0% probability
- Jameson Williams: 7.0% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 6.7% probability
- Isaac TeSlaa: 3.0% probability
Jets First TD Tips
- Breece Hall: 11.0% probability
- Garrett Wilson: 9.0% probability
- Braelon Allen: 5.4% probability
- Kenyon Sadiq: 4.6% probability
- Isaiah Williams: 3.9% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 66.0% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 50.5% probability
- Jameson Williams: 33.6% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 32.5% probability
- Isaac TeSlaa: 16.3% probability
Jets Anytime TD Tips
- Breece Hall: 43.9% probability
- Garrett Wilson: 37.6% probability
- Braelon Allen: 24.8% probability
- Kenyon Sadiq: 21.5% probability
- Isaiah Williams: 18.5% probability
Lions-Jets Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 258 passing yards. The Jets' Geno Smith is expected to throw for 226 yards.
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 258 projected passing yards
Jets Starting QB
- Geno Smith: 226 projected passing yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 93 projected yards
- Sione Vaki: 14 projected yards
- Jacob Saylors: 5 projected yards
Jets Rushing Yards
- Breece Hall: 63 projected yards
- Braelon Allen: 23 projected yards
- Geno Smith: 14 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 82 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 58 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 49 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 37 projected yards
- Isaac TeSlaa: 22 projected yards
Jets Receiving Yards
- Garrett Wilson: 82 projected yards
- Isaiah Williams: 39 projected yards
- Kenyon Sadiq: 34 projected yards
- Breece Hall: 25 projected yards
- Sterling Shepard: 20 projected yards
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Lions vs Jets: Week 3 Essential Details
The NFL Week 3 game between the Lions and Jets at Ford Field is scheduled to begin at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Detroit Lions vs New York Jets
- Date: Monday 28 September 2026
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Ford Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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