Gibbs’ late touchdown lifts Lions past Jets 31-24

The Detroit Lions beat the New York Jets 31-24 on Sunday at Ford Field, overcoming a fourth-quarter comeback before Jahmyr Gibbs caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff with 2:25 remaining. Detroit improved to 2-1, while the Jets fell to 1-2. Gibbs scored three touchdowns and totaled 164 yards from scrimmage, with 99 rushing yards and 65 receiving yards. His late reception put Detroit back in front after New York had erased a 14-point deficit to tie the game at 24. Goff completed 25 of 32 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns, with no turnovers. The Jets answered Detroit’s early lead with a productive fourth quarter. Geno Smith threw touchdown passes to Jeremy Ruckert and Garrett Wilson, and New York added a two-point conversion to level the score. Smith finished 31 of 37 for 321 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. He was sacked five times. New York had another opportunity after Gibbs’ go-ahead score, reaching Detroit’s 28-yard line. The drive ended with Smith losing a fumble on a play described in the game accounts as involving a sack. The turnover ended the Jets’ chance to tie or take the lead.