Two 1-1 teams will clash when the Jets head to Detroit for a cross-conference Week 3 game.
The Jets and Lions will kick off at 1 p.m. ET today, Sept. 27.
New York comes into this week after dropping a tight 20-17 overtime decision to Green Bay in Week 2, following their solid Week 1 victory against Tennessee. Geno Smith and co. look to pull off a statement road upset and advance to 2-1, leaning on Breece Hall and an aggressive front seven to force turnovers and control field position.
Watch Jets vs. Lions for free
- When: Sept. 27, 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- Channel: FOX
The game will also be Jets head coach Aaron Glenn’s first time back in Detroit since he left the Lions coaching staff to join the Jets organization in 2024.
Coming off a high-scoring 41–31 road shootout loss to Buffalo in Week 2, the Lions enter Sunday aiming to defend home turf, relying on Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and a dynamic backfield to unleash continuous pressure on New York’s defense.
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Jets vs. Lions start time
Jets vs. Lions is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET today, Sept. 27.
How to watch Jets vs. Lions for free
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NY Jets schedule 2026
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Detroit Lions | Sept. 27 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 4 | Chicago Bears | Oct. 4 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 5 | Cleveland Browns | Oct. 11 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 6 | New England Patriots | Oct. 18 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 7 | Miami Dolphins | Oct. 25 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 8 | Las Vegas Raiders | Nov. 1 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | Nov. 8 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 10 | Buffalo Bills | Nov. 15 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 11 | Los Angeles Chargers | Nov. 22 | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 12 | Miami Dolphins | Nov. 29 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 13 | BYE WEEK | |||
| 14 | Denver Broncos | Dec. 13 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 15 | Arizona Cardinals | Dec. 20 | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 16 | New England Patriots | Dec. 27 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 17 | Minnesota Vikings | Jan. 3 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 18 | Buffalo Bills | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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