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Lions Host Jets After Tough Losses

The Detroit Lions (1-1) will host the New York Jets (1-1) in a Week 3 NFL matchup on Sunday as both teams seek to rebound from Week 2 losses.

The Lions, who rank 4th in scoring (31.0 PPG), fell to the Bills 41-31 after beating the Saints 31-30. Despite their offensive prowess, Detroit's defense ranks last in the NFL in total yards allowed (457.5 YPG) and scoring defense (35.5 PPG).

The Jets also enter this game coming off a tough loss, falling to the Packers 20-17 in overtime after leading 17-7 in the fourth quarter. New York's defense leads the NFL in total yards allowed (197.0 YPG) and ranks second against both the pass and run. Historically, Dan Campbell's Lions are 17-6 in regular-season games following a loss, winning those games by an average of 14.1 points. slot-chickenroad.org