🏈 DETROIT LIONS vs. NEW YORK JETS: WHERE TO WATCH — GAME TIME, TV CHANNEL, AND STREAMING DETAILS
Football fans in Detroit, New York, and around the NFL are getting ready for an important Week 3 matchup as the Detroit Lions host the New York Jets at Ford Field on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
The game brings together two teams entering the matchup at 1–1, making this an early-season opportunity for both sides to move above .500. The Lions opened the season with a dramatic 31–30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints before falling 41–31 to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. The Jets, meanwhile, defeated the Tennessee Titans 23–10 in Week 1 before losing a 20–17 overtime decision to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2.
Now, all attention turns toward Ford Field.
📅 GAME DATE AND TIME
Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Week: Week 3
TV: FOX
For viewers in Detroit, kickoff comes at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The early Sunday afternoon window means fans will have a full slate of NFL action surrounding the matchup.
The Lions are returning home after their difficult road trip to Buffalo, while the Jets will travel to Detroit looking to rebound from their overtime loss to Green Bay.
📺 WHAT CHANNEL IS THE GAME ON?
The Lions-Jets matchup will be broadcast nationally in the United States on FOX.
That makes FOX the primary television destination for fans watching the game through a traditional TV provider. The official Lions schedule lists the game for 1:00 p.m. EDT on FOX, while the Jets’ official schedule also confirms the same time and network.
Because FOX’s Sunday afternoon NFL broadcasts can be distributed regionally, viewers should check their local FOX listing or broadcast map to confirm availability in their area.
For fans who prefer traditional over-the-air television, a local FOX affiliate may also carry the game where the matchup is available in the market.
📱 HOW TO STREAM LIONS vs. JETS
Fans who do not have traditional cable or satellite television have several options for following FOX’s NFL coverage.
In 2026, FOX One is the main streaming destination for live FOX programming, including NFL games televised by FOX. FOX Sports says FOX One carries live FOX Sports programming and NFL games and is available across supported televisions, connected devices, mobile devices, and the web.
That means viewers can use FOX One to watch eligible FOX NFL games without relying on a traditional cable box.
NFL+ is another option for eligible viewers on mobile devices. FOX Sports’ 2026 NFL viewing guide notes that NFL+ carries live local regular-season games on phones and tablets, while out-of-market Sunday afternoon games are handled through NFL Sunday Ticket.
Fans should also remember that streaming availability can depend on location, device, subscription, and local broadcast rights.
🦁 A CRITICAL HOME GAME FOR DETROIT
The Lions enter Week 3 at 1–1 after two very different games.
Detroit opened the season with an extraordinary 31–30 overtime victory against New Orleans at Ford Field. The Lions then traveled to Buffalo for a Thursday night meeting with the Bills and suffered a 41–31 defeat.
Returning to Ford Field gives Detroit another opportunity to establish momentum early in the season.
The Lions’ official schedule notes an additional storyline surrounding this matchup: Jets head coach Aaron Glenn returns to Detroit. Glenn previously served as the Lions’ defensive coordinator from 2021 through 2024 before becoming New York’s head coach. He will now face his former team in his return to Ford Field.
That connection adds another layer to an already intriguing Week 3 matchup.
✈️ THE JETS LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK
New York also arrives in Detroit with a 1–1 record.
The Jets began the season with a 23–10 victory over Tennessee, but their Week 2 home opener ended in a 20–17 overtime loss to Green Bay.
The Jets’ official schedule identifies several players to watch on offense, including quarterback Geno Smith, running back Breece Hall, wide receiver Garrett Wilson, and rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq.
For New York, the trip to Detroit represents an opportunity to respond immediately after a narrow loss.
🔥 WHY THIS GAME MATTERS
Neither team enters Week 3 with an undefeated record, but both have already shown the ability to play competitive football.
Detroit has demonstrated explosive potential while also giving up 41 points against Buffalo. New York has opened the season with a convincing road victory but then lost a close overtime game at home.
That combination creates an intriguing early-season matchup at Ford Field.
The stakes are straightforward: both teams are 1–1, and the winner will move to 2–1.
For Lions fans, it is a chance to see their team respond in front of the home crowd. For Jets fans, it is an opportunity to watch Aaron Glenn lead New York back into the stadium where he once helped build Detroit’s defense.
The stage is set.
Sunday, September 27.
1:00 p.m. ET.
Ford Field.
FOX.
The DETROIT LIONS and NEW YORK JETS are ready for Week 3 — and football fans will not want to miss the opening kickoff.
